In-House - Real Estate Attorney

Overview Seeking an experienced commercial real estate attorney for the position of Real Estate Counsel for its Charlotte, NC office. The Real Estate Counsel position requires a professional who takes a thoughtful, solutions-oriented approach to issues within the company's business directives. This position will report to the company's Vice President - Legal and provide real estate-related legal services to the company, primarily for the leasing of a portfolio of shopping centers throughout the Southeast, Midwest, and West. This is a tremendous in-house opportunity with a growing company.Responsibilities Assist in the development and implementation of the company's existing lease forms andDraft, negotiate and review commercial retail lease documentsReview and interpret existing leases, easements and declarations to assist the leasing, outparcel development and disposition departments in those projects and activitiesWork with outparcel development department in initial reviews of real estate-related due diligenceDraft and negotiate broker listing agreements for both purchase and sale of real estate and for commercial leasingProtect the company's interests in producing non-disclosure/confidentiality agreements for sensitive financial mattersDraw up right of entry agreements, declaration amendments and easements when neededWork with tenant lenders in preparing Landlord Waiver Agreements to assist tenants in obtaining financing loans while protecting the company's interest in being able to dispose of abandoned collateralDraft lease amendments and review lease enforcement documentation such as notices of default and notices to quitDrive the continuous improvement of legal processes and functions; specifically, as those processes and functions relate to the company's existing form leases and amendmentsPrepare reports and provide consistent updates on the status of all transactions to company executives and other departments within the company such as leasing and constructionQualifications JD from an accredited law schoolLicensed to practice law in at least one state3-7 years of real estate experience with a fair amount of focus on commercial leasing (retail preferred, but office or warehouse leasing is acceptable)Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and to manage and prioritize a complex workload appropriately in conjunction with other team members and departmentsAbility to work well independently or in collaboration with other departments and individualsAbility to identify opportunities to create and improve process systems without directionMust be proficient in Word (experience with Salesforce software a plus)#J-18808-Ljbffr