Restaurant Real Estate Counsel — Tenant-Side Growth

Savory Fund; Draper (UT); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Savory Fund is seeking an experienced Real Estate Counsel to support the growth of a multi-brand restaurant portfolio. You will lead leasing, development, and related legal work, reporting to the General Counsel and partnering with real estate, development, and brand teams.

Ideal candidates hold a J.D. with Utah eligibility, 5–10 years of CRE experience focusing on retail leases, and a strong drafting/communication skill set. Restaurant/hospitality experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• J.D. degree and active U.S. state bar membership (Utah admission or eligibility preferred).
• 5–10 years of commercial real estate experience with a focus on retail lease negotiation.
• Tenant-side retail leasing experience strongly preferred.
• Restaurant, hospitality, franchise, multi-unit retail, or private equity experience a plus.
• Exceptional attention to detail and strong drafting and communication skills.
• A collaborative, solutions-oriented mindset with the ability to manage competing priorities and tight deal timelines.
• Comfort with technology, lease administration tools, and document management systems.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate and draft letters of intent, commercial retail leases, and lease amendments for tenant brands.
• Handle lease-related documents including renewals, extensions, assignments, subleases, and estoppels.
• Support site selection and development activity including title, surveys, zoning, and entitlement review.
• Lead real estate due diligence for acquisitions, brand transactions, refinancings, and exits.
• Support lease administration by tracking critical dates, options, exclusives, and obligations.
• Develop and maintain lease templates, playbooks, and negotiation standards for consistency.
• Independently manage a high volume of real estate matters, escalating as needed.
• Support the Office of General Counsel on corporate matters, financing transactions, and vendor contracts.

Skills

Attention to detail

Drafting

Communication

Negotiation

Collaborative mindset

Time management

Technology proficiency

Education

J.D. degree

Job description

Savory Fund is seeking an experienced Real Estate Counsel to support the growth of a multi-brand restaurant portfolio. You will lead leasing, development, and related legal work, reporting to the General Counsel and partnering with real estate, development, and brand teams.

Ideal candidates hold a J.D. with Utah eligibility, 5–10 years of CRE experience focusing on retail leases, and a strong drafting/communication skill set. Restaurant/hospitality experience is a plus.