Assoc General Counsel

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Business

At Brookfield Properties, we believe retail should be anything but typical. It’s why we’re integrating shopping, dining, entertainment, and more to reimagine retail experiences everywhere. Because for us, retail isn’t just about managing properties or redeveloping malls. It’s about creating inspiring spaces that draw consumers in. It’s about helping our tenants build their brand in a big way. It’s about contributing to our communities. And, more than anything, it’s about bringing people together.

If you’re ready to be a part of our team, we encourage you to apply.

Job Description

Position Summary

Assoc General Counsel proactively supports the company's financing and refinancing activities. The company law department provides to its varied client base a broad range of legal expertise, experience and practical knowledge in all facets of business. The law department's focus on partnering with its clients, strong commitment to quality legal representation and collegial team atmosphere make this an outstanding place to practice sophisticated commercial real estate law. 

Responsibilities

• Proven ability to independently structure, draft, negotiate, manage and close sophisticated real estate finance transactions

• Manage and close sophisticated sales, acquisition, loan and leasing commercial real estate transactions. These transactions shall include but are not limited to:

  • Acquisitions of property for new projects and expansions

  • Municipal financings, including TIPs, tax abatement agreements and grants

  • Department store REAs purchase and sales agreements, leases and supplemental agreements

  • Ground and big box leases

Qualifications  

• High School diploma or GED required

• J.D. from a leading law school with proven academic success

• 5 years of relevant commercial real estate and lending experience with a law firm or corporation (retail experience a plus)

• Outstanding client management skills with an ability to inspire confidence and trust with a variety of clients

• Excellent interpersonal skills with an ability to interface with people at all levels by virtue of professional competence, personal integrity and personal style

• Flexibility and strong analytical ability

• Proven success in managing multiple tasks and priorities

• Dedication and commitment to practicing law in a fast-paced, team-focused environment

• 1 - 3 years of supervisory experience preferred 

Benefit Information

• Competitive compensation

• Medical, Dental and Vision beginning day 1

• 401(k) Company matching

• 401(k) Vests on Day 1

• Career development programs

• Charitable donation matching

• Generous Paid Time Off (vacation, personal holidays, paid sick time)

• Paid Volunteer Hours

• Paid Parental Leave

• Family planning assistance including IVF, surrogacy and adoption options

• Wellness and mental health resources

• Pet insurance offering

• Childcare Assistance

• Commuter benefits

• A culture on our values of Act with Integrity, Build Mutual Trust, Take Initiative and Win Together.

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