In-House Legal Counsel (Real Estate Leasing)

Page Executive; United Kingdom; On-site; Confidential; Full time

Job summary

A global retail company is seeking an In-House Legal Counsel focused on real estate leasing in Charlotte, North Carolina. This role will involve providing legal support for new store openings, negotiating leases, and collaborating with internal teams. The position offers a competitive salary of $120,000 to $154,000 and a comprehensive benefits package, making it an excellent opportunity for legal professionals looking to grow in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits package

Generous holiday leave

Opportunities for professional growth

Qualifications

• Proven ability to draft and negotiate leases.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external counsel effectively.
• Desire to develop with a rapidly growing international retailer.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist real estate legal advice.
• Manage relationships with external counsel as needed.
• Work with the legal department to ensure strategic alignment.

Skills

Strong knowledge of leasing and real estate matters

Excellent communication skills

Ability to draft and negotiate contracts

Proactive and detail-oriented approach

Hands-on and versatile

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school

Admission to the bar in at least one U.S. state

Job description

Overview

Fantastic in-house real estate leasing Legal Counsel role. Global retailer looking to hire a new in-house attorney.

About Our Client

The company is a well-established and highly successful global retailer with a large presence across Europe. The organization is preparing to expand into the US market and is looking to make their first in-house legal appointment in the US, specializing in retail leasing and real estate contract matters. This is an unusual in-house opportunity to join a global brand as they expand into the US market. This will be a career-defining experience and an excellent role for professional development within a global organization.

Job Description

The In-House Legal Counsel, Real Estate Leasing will have varied responsibilities:

• Work directly with the new store opening and real estate team to review leases and provide specialist real estate legal advice
• As the first attorney hired in the US, work with the wider legal team overseas and the local business to provide wider legal support / supervise outside counsel (up to 20% of the time, until the local legal team expands)
• Draft, review, and negotiate leases
• Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of contracts and agreements
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure adherence to legal and regulatory requirements
• Manage relationships with external counsel as needed for specialized legal matters
• Work closely with the legal department overseas to ensure alignment and a consistent approach to legal strategy and risk management in the US
• Support corporate governance initiatives and other legal projects as required

Candidate information and company background

Page Executive is the specialist search arm to PageGroup/ Michael Page International; other brands include Michael Page, Page Personnel and Page Outsourcing. Listed on the London Stock Exchange, we have local specialist search consultants in 37 countries worldwide. Founded in 1976, originally focusing on Financial Services, we now recruit across multiple practice groups with legal and professional services search consultants worldwide.

Candidates must be based in Charlotte, North Carolina and able to work from the Charlotte office at least 4 days per week, and have US work authorization now and indefinitely. The client will consider applicants looking to relocate to Charlotte from elsewhere in the US - must have a U.S. state bar in good standing.

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

The Successful Applicant

The successful Legal Counsel, In-House Leasing Attorney should have demonstrable skills:

• A Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school
• Admission to the bar in at least one U.S. state (in good standing)
• Strong knowledge of leasing and real estate matters, preferably in the retail industry
• Proven ability to draft and negotiate leases, real estate and commercial contracts and agreements effectively
• Hands-on, versatile approach to partnering with the business and real estate retail expansion team
• Excellent communication skills and collaborative approach to working with internal teams and external counsel
• A proactive and detail-oriented approach to managing varied legal matters
• The desire to develop with this highly successful, rapidly growing international retailer

What’s on Offer

The In-House Legal Counsel, real estate leasing Attorney will benefit from:

• Competitive salary range of $120,000 to $154,000 base salary (depending on relevant experience)
• Comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance and 401(k) match
• Generous holiday leave and paid time off
• Opportunities for professional growth and development
• Highly collaborative work environment in a rapidly growing international retail organization

If you’re seeking a rewarding role and a pivotal career opportunity as In-House Legal Counsel (leasing/ real estate expansion focus) in Charlotte, North Carolina, apply today! Interviews commence mid-September with a view to starting in October.