Associate, Counsel

Brookfield Properties (USA) LLC; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Tuition reimbursement

Summer Fridays

Paid maternity leave

Employee referral program

Job summary

BGRE, the U.S. Logistics legal team for Brookfield Properties, seeks an Associate, Counsel in Atlanta, GA. The role supports the General Counsel and capital markets team, advising on leasing, development, and financing of industrial properties.

Candidate should have ABA-law degree, 3+ years in real estate law, and strong collaboration skills to work with asset management and regulatory teams.

Qualifications

• Graduate of ABA Accredited Law School with strong academic credentials.
• Minimum of three years of relevant work experience at a law firm, REIT or other major commercial real estate owner.
• Broad understanding of legal issues relating to institutional investment in real estate, including development and financing.
• Pragmatic, business-oriented lawyer with client-service mindset.

Responsibilities

• Supervise outside leasing counsel and guide asset management teams on leasing and tenancy.
• Assist in monitoring leasing and operational issues, including disputes or litigation.
• Assist in financing and refinancing of industrial properties within the portfolio.
• Support development projects from NDA to construction contract administration.

Skills

Strong communication

Client-service orientation

Project management

Team collaboration

Adaptability

Education

ABA Accredited Law School

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

AI tools

Job description

Location Atlanta - 1180 Peachtree St. NE, Suite 1575

Our Company BGRE is a premier, global real estate partner to the world’s most ambitious businesses. It operates and develops the real estate they rely on to grow with conviction across markets and sectors. The company combines global scale with deep local expertise, managing more than 260 MSF of office, logistics, hospitality, retail and living space in gateway markets around the world on behalf of Brookfield. Supported by thousands of employees worldwide, BGRE is committed to building strong partnerships, operating sustainably and creating places where people can work, live, connect and thrive. For more information, visit bgre.com.

Job Description Logistics moves the world. BGRE Keeps it moving – on-the-ground teams across continents, with the proven operating expertise and responsiveness needed to take businesses wherever their growth leads. We are seeking an Associate, Counsel to join BGRE in Atlanta, GA. In this role, you will play a key role in inspiring change and continual improvement. If you are committed to excellence and ready to contribute to a dynamic culture, we would love to meet you. The Associate, Counsel will be a member of the Brookfield Properties U.S. Logistics legal team and will support the team’s General Counsel, Deputy General Counsel and Vice President, Counsel. In collaboration with other members of the legal team, the Associate Counsel will provide support for and assistance with portfolio and corporation operations.

Role & Responsibilities:

• Leasing and Portfolio Operations Supervise outside leasing counsel and provide guidance to asset management teams in navigating issues relating to leasing and tenancy of industrial portfolio
• Assist in monitoring leasing and operational issues, including disputes or litigation, within U.S. Logistics portfolio, in coordination with asset management and property management teams
• Assist in the financing and refinancing of industrial properties within the U.S. Logistics portfolio
• Development Assist in all phases of development projects, including the negotiation of NDAs, land purchase agreements, due diligence, entitlements, negotiation and administration of design and construction agreements, easements, REAs, license and/or access agreements. Negotiate agreements with design consultants and contractors, advise development team members in connection with negotiations and disputes relating to such agreements, and propose and implement updates to construction and design contract forms (such as AIA 201, AIA 101, AIA 102) Monitor due diligence activities and prepare due diligence memoranda in connection with acquisition of land sites for development Coordinate closings and other portfolio-facing activities for industrial projects under development to be acquired under forward contracts; track PSA deadlines and obligations for development acquisitions
• Construction Financing Assist Vice President, Counsel and Capital Markets team to facilitate the negotiation and closing of debt financing for ground up development projects, including forward acquisitions Coordinate compliance with loan documents, communication with lenders and monitoring of post-closing covenant performance with applicable team
• Corporate Secretarial & Team Operations Assist in the management of the team’s compliance program, including anti-bribery and corruption, anti-money laundering, responsible contractor principles, risk management, including participation in any required risk reporting Assist members of the legal and development teams in the design, modification and implementation of the team’s procurement, contracting and vendor management policies Coordinate with legal and regulatory teams from across Brookfield to ensure coherence with Brookfield protocols Assist in the review and drafting of various contracts and agreements related to the operation of the U.S. Logistics team, such as field office leases, non-disclosure agreements and vendor agreements

Your Qualifications:

• Graduate of ABA Accredited Law School, with strong academic credentials
• Minimum of three years of relevant work experience at a law firm, REIT or other major commercial real estate owner
• Broad understanding of legal issues relating to institutional investment in real estate, including development, construction contracting, portfolio management and financing
• Pragmatic, business-oriented lawyer with a strong understanding of investment and real estate fundamentals
• Collegial and collaborative teammate, with a client-service approach to legal work
• Meticulous attention to detail, and exceptional organizational and project management skills
• Excellent interpersonal and written and verbal communication skills
• Strong ability to work well under pressure, handle multiple tasks, function independently with minimal supervision and to prioritize workload
• High level of ethics and integrity, including attentiveness to issues of confidentiality and data privacy
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint, and ability to become quickly familiar with new or specialized applications or software and AI tools
• Willing to travel occasionally, including to other U.S. Logistics offices in Chicago, Dallas, Los Angeles and New Jersey and to Brookfield corporate offices in New York and Toronto

Your Career @ BGRE:

At BGRE, your career progression is important to us. As a successful employee, you will have the opportunity to grow within your team, department, and across the Brookfield organization. Our leadership teams are dedicated to the accomplishments of their employees. We also invest time into training and developing our people.

Why BGRE?

End your job search and find your career today, at BGRE. We imagine, create, and operate on a foundation of values to build a better world, together. BGRE strives to create spaces where going to work never feels routine. As a BGRE employee, you will enjoy many benefits such as 401K matching, tuition reimbursement, summer Fridays, paid maternity leave and more. There is also a generous employee referral program because we want our existing team members to help us build a more diverse workplace through their networks.

Compensation & Benefits:

Salary Type: Exempt Pay Frequency: Bi-weekly

• Medical & Pharmacy Coverage: Yes, under Brookfield Medical Plan
• Dental Coverage: Yes, under Brookfield Medical Plan
• Vision Coverage: Yes, under Brookfield Medical Plan
• Retirement: 401(k)
• Insurance: Employer-paid life & short/long term disability

We are proud to create a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

We are grateful for your interest in this position, however, only candidates selected for pre-screening will be contacted.

#BPUS BGRE is a premier, global real estate partner to the world’s most ambitious businesses. It operates and develops the real estate they rely on to grow with conviction across markets and sectors. The company combines global scale with deep local expertise, managing more than 260 MSF of office, logistics, hospitality, retail and living space in gateway markets around the world on behalf of Brookfield. Supported by thousands of employees worldwide, BGRE is committed to building strong partnerships, operating sustainably and creating places where people can work, live, connect and thrive. For more information, visit bgre.com.