Senior Leasing Counsel

Phillips Edison & Company; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading real estate firm is seeking a Senior Leasing Counsel based in Atlanta, GA or Cincinnati, OH. The ideal candidate will provide legal guidance and support to a leasing team and ensure data integrity in retail real estate leases. Qualifications include a Juris Doctorate, 6+ years of relevant experience, and strong communication and negotiation skills. This full-time role requires collaboration and mentorship within the legal team.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 years of experience practicing law with a focus on retail real estate leasing.
• Good standing in at least one state.
• In-house experience working with leasing agents is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal guidance and support to a regional leasing team.
• Maintain data integrity and accurate documentation.
• Mentor and provide guidance to a junior attorney.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Strong problem-solving abilities

Outstanding contract negotiation and drafting skills

Education

Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school

Job description

Overview

Senior Leasing Counsel at Phillips Edison & Company. The Senior Counsel will be responsible for providing legal guidance and support to a regional leasing team and will maintain data integrity in the preparation, review and negotiation of retail real estate leases for the region. This position is expected to build strong working partnerships internally and will provide guidance and mentoring to a junior attorney. The role can be located in Cincinnati, OH or Atlanta, GA.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal guidance and support to a regional leasing team in the preparation, review, and negotiation of retail real estate leases for the designated region.
• Maintain data integrity and accurate documentation throughout the leasing process.
• Build and maintain strong internal partnerships and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Mentor and provide guidance to a junior attorney as part of the legal team.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience practicing law with a focus on retail real estate leasing; in-house experience working with leasing agents is strongly preferred.
• Good standing in at least one state.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and strong problem-solving abilities.
• Outstanding contract negotiation and drafting skills.
• Demonstrated poise, tact, diplomacy, and the ability to build effective internal and external relationships.

Details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Legal
• Location: Cincinnati, OH or Atlanta, GA

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