Assistant General Counsel

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial leasing documents, including leases, amendments, assignments, letter agreements, SNDAs, and access agreements
• Advise internal teams on lease interpretation issues, tenant defaults, and compliance with use restrictions and co-tenancy provisions
• Manage and coordinate bankruptcy-related matters, including review of filings, proofs of claim, assumption/rejection motions, and other proceedings affecting landlord rights
• Collaborate with outside counsel on operational matters
• Support transactional legal matters, including acquisitions, dispositions, financings, and joint ventures

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from a top law school with current bar admission
• Strong academic credentials
• Meaningful years of relevant experience at a law firm or in-house legal department focused on commercial real estate; law firm training strongly preferred
• Demonstrated ability to independently manage a complex transaction load and deliver results on tight timelines
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and sound legal judgment
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with a high level of professionalism

Preferred Qualifications

• A commercially minded lawyer who delivers practical, solutions-oriented advice to facilitate the efficient execution of well-structured deals, rather than focusing solely on identifying risk
• Experience in retail real estate is a plus
• Familiarity with the legal and business dynamics of commercial leasing, including open-air shopping centers and urban retail properties, is a significant plus
• Experience with tenant bankruptcies or litigation is a significant plus

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