Senior Real Estate Development Counsel

Simon Property Group; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Simon Property Group is seeking an experienced attorney to join its cutting-edge development team in Indianapolis. The role focuses on corporate transactional real estate for shopping centers, office, hotels and more, requiring creative, entrepreneurial problem-solving and strong client interaction.

Must have a JD from an accredited law school, an active license in the state, and 10+ years in corporate transactional real estate, including shopping center leasing and related agreements.

Qualifications

• JD and active license to practice law in Indiana.
• 10+ years of corporate transactional real estate experience.
• Experience with shopping center leasing and related agreements.
• Ability to interact with clients directly in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Drafts necessary legal documents and develops conclusions and recommendations.
• Assists clients in addressing situations of high legal exposure or risk; understands overall business risk tolerance and considers it in the context of risk management strategies and actions.
• Creates practical and effective solutions to legal issues with no established precedent; develops creative solutions to unique legal problems.
• Takes the lead role in negotiations that are extremely complex, strategic or sensitive in nature.
• Delivers difficult messages or news, or challenges the client when necessary; responds to client challenges to advice directly and effectively.
• Establishes a wide network of relationships; builds rapport with associates at all levels within the General Counsel department and the business client.
• May train or mentor less experienced attorneys or paralegals on procedural or legal issues.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Negotiation

Client communication

Real estate knowledge

Complex project management

Education

JD Degree from an accredited law school

Active Indiana law license

Job description

Simon Property Group is seeking an experienced attorney to join its cutting-edge development team in Indianapolis. The role focuses on corporate transactional real estate for shopping centers, office, hotels and more, requiring creative, entrepreneurial problem-solving and strong client interaction.

Must have a JD from an accredited law school, an active license in the state, and 10+ years in corporate transactional real estate, including shopping center leasing and related agreements.