Leasing Counsel

Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield; New York (NY); On-site; USD 155,000 - 205,000; Full time

Job summary

Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield in New York seeks a Leasing Counsel to draft and negotiate leases and related documents for high-volume retail and mixed-use developments.

You will advise the business on landlord/tenant issues, support leasing teams, and ensure execution-ready documentation while upholding URW's standards and ESG commitments.

The role offers a senior level position with discretionary bonus and a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Member of the NY, NJ, MD or IL Bar, in good standing.

Responsibilities

• Draft and negotiate leases, LOIs, subleases, amendments, assignments, and related documents.
• Assist leasing teams in tenant negotiations and address legal/business issues.
• Provide legal advice to avoid disputes in landlord/tenant matters.
• Guide paralegals and coordinators through lease documentation and execution.
• Contribute to policy development and ensure compliance with company standards.

Skills

Leasing negotiation

Lease drafting

Legal advisory

Communication skills

Multitasking

Team collaboration

Risk assessment

Education

Bar admission (NY/NJ/MD/IL)

Job description

Do you want to help revolutionize a major industry? At Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield (URW), you’ll have the opportunity to impact the future of real estate by developing innovative and engaging places that reinvent being together. Come join a team that builds excitement about working at URW. You’ll get to work with leaders who are passionate about tackling changing consumer behavior with innovative experiences. All this bold vision means the company culture embraces evolution and change. We believe there is no "perfect" candidate and want to encourage applying even if all the requirements listed aren’t met. If you're passionate about URW and looking to learn and grow, then we look forward to reviewing your application!

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Leasing Counsel

What We Offer

If you thrive on taking on exciting challenges and want to make a meaningful impact in a high-volume, fast-paced environment, this role is designed for you. Here, you'll have the chance to work on groundbreaking deals, challenge the status quo, embrace innovation, and drive bold changes that redefine our standards and processes. Become part of a team where outstanding legal documentation and creative problem-solving are the norm, and where leveraging AI tools to boost efficiency is actively encouraged. This is your opportunity to advance your career, contribute to forward-thinking legal solutions, and be at the forefront of industry innovation.

Scope

• Draft and negotiate leases, letters of intent, subleases, amendments, assignments, temporary license agreements, and other related leasing documents.
• Assist the leasing teams in tenant lease negotiations. Must be able to identify and discuss legal and business issues and assist the teams in resolving such issues in the best interest of the Company.
• Provide advice to the business in the avoidance of legal disputes including landlord/tenant legal issues, tenant leases, tenant defaults and other miscellaneous legal matters.
• Other responsibilities shall include, without limitation:

• Participate in the development and interpretation of company operating policies and procedures.
• Provide guidance and advice on legal aspects of leasing and other general real estate matters.
• Provide guidance to paralegals and coordinators to process lease documentation through execution.
• Provide general legal advice related to leasing matters that may arise from time to time.

Qualifications

• Member of the NY, NJ, MD or IL Bar, in good standing.
• Strong academic credentials preferred.
• Law firm and in-house experience preferred. Experience with REITs and/or retail real estate companies preferred.
• 6+ years prior experience negotiating and drafting complex retail and/or mixed-use lease documents, preferably in regional or flagship mixed use retail development settings.
• Excellent reading, oral/written communication skills, strong analytical capability, negotiation skills and concise grammatical skills, detail oriented with strong organizational skills
• Strong work ethic with a positive, can-do attitude.
• Strong initiative and ability to manage multiple projects as well as strong follow through skills.
• Ability to work well with others in a fast paced, team-oriented and dynamic environment.
• Ability to complete projects timely and accurately and to interact and communicate diplomatically with others.

Compensation

• Exempt
• $155,000 – $205,000/year + Discretionary Annual Bonus

What Is Important To Us

Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield (URW) is driven by an entrepreneurial foundation of talented and ambitious employees who embrace change, strive for innovation, and know when to venture into uncharted terrain. Teams within URW are collaborative and thrive by working together to seize opportunity and solve challenges. Employees receive mentorship and guidance while being empowered to drive their initiatives, embracing their individuality and unique backgrounds. URW‘s flagship destinations are interwoven into the community fabric, and we give employees the power to be impactful in their work and lead meaningful change in our communities through volunteering, DE&I programming and leading ESG efforts. URW is an innovator and trend setter in experiential entertainment and is making bold moves to be a brand that creates inspiring consumer experiences in-person and digitally. Breaking beyond conventional beliefs, URW is surprising and delighting customers by reinventing being together and creating memorable moments.

Our company purpose – to Reinvent Being Together – is about reimagining how individuals and communities come together, socialize, and enjoy dynamic experiences alongside one another in entirely new ways. We are at our best when we are TOGETHER safely and joyfully.

Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield is an equal opportunity employer that embraces diversity of backgrounds, perspectives, experience, and skills. We believe that diversity plays an important part in the success of our business, and we are committed to creating an environment which respects, values, celebrates and makes the most of people’s differences.

We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, and other legally protected characteristics.

Join us in Creating Sustainable Places That Reinvent Being Together.