Real Estate Counsel: Leases & Property Use

Phillips Edison & Company LTD

Cincinnati (OH)

On-site

USD 120,000 - 180,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

Phillips Edison & Company is seeking a real estate attorney to lead the legal work for a growing portfolio of specialty leasing and property-level transactions at our Cincinnati, Ohio headquarters. You will structure, draft, and negotiate leases, licenses, easements, and other agreements, coordinating with Leasing, Development, Asset Management, and Finance teams to enable transactions and manage risk.

Candidates should have a law degree and active bar membership, with 1-3+ years of commercial

Qualifications

JD or equivalent law degree from an accredited school.
Active bar membership is required.
1–3+ years of commercial real estate experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary legal partner for specialty leasing and property transaction opportunities generated by the Property Management Team.
Structure, draft, review and negotiate leases, licenses, easements, and other legal agreements.
Handle transactions for common areas and alternative property uses including solar, EV charging stations, ATMs, telecommunications facilities, and similar uses.
Coordinate with Leasing, Development, Asset Management, Property Management, Finance, and other internal stakeholders.
Provide legal advice on use rights, access, site control, revenue structures, and risk mitigation.
Support transaction execution including internal approvals and cross-functional coordination.
Manage multiple transactions in a deadline-driven environment.