Senior Counsel

Talently; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 150,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Talently is seeking a Senior Counsel - Commercial Leasing in Indianapolis, Indiana. This role involves negotiating and advising on complex retail and commercial leasing transactions, supporting a diverse real estate portfolio.

The ideal candidate will have a JD degree, over 10 years of experience in corporate transactional real estate law, and strong expertise in shopping center leasing practices. The position offers a competitive salary and bonus structure.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in corporate transactional real estate law focused on commercial retail real estate.
• In-depth knowledge of shopping center leasing and real estate transactions.
• Strong oral and written communication skills for interaction with all management levels.

Responsibilities

• Draft legal documents and develop conclusions for varied real estate matters.
• Advise clients on high exposure situations and align legal strategies with business objectives.
• Negotiate complex real estate transactions and create innovative legal solutions.

Skills

shopping center

retail

commercial

leasing

leases

easement

agreements

dispositions

real estate

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school

Job description

Job Title: Senior Counsel - Commercial Leasing

Location: On Site - Indianapolis, Indiana, United States

Salary: $150,000-$180,000 + Bonus

Skills: shopping center, retail, commercial, leasing, leases, lease, easement, agreements, dispositions, real estate

About the Opportunity:

Join a publicly traded commercial real estate company and become part of a collaborative legal team supporting a diverse portfolio of high-profile retail and mixed-use properties. In this role, you will play a key part in negotiating and advising on complex retail and commercial leasing transactions while partnering closely with business leaders to support strategic real estate initiatives.

Responsibilities:

• Draft necessary legal documents and develop thoughtful conclusions and recommendations for varied real estate matters.
• Advise clients on high exposure or risk situations, aligning legal strategies with business risk tolerance and objectives.
• Create practical and innovative solutions to complex legal issues, often with no established precedent.
• Lead negotiations for complex, strategic, or sensitive real estate transactions, understanding long-term business impacts.
• Deliver challenging messages and provide direct, effective counsel to clients, even in contentious situations.
• Establish and leverage a broad network of relationships across the legal and business organization.
• Mentor and train less experienced attorneys or paralegals on legal procedures and best practices.
• Coordinate and lead cross-functional projects involving multiple business lines.

Must-Have Skills:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school and active license to practice law in Indiana.
• 10+ years of experience in corporate transactional real estate law, with a focus on commercial retail real estate.
• In-depth knowledge of shopping center leasing, reciprocal easement and operating agreements, development agreements, and property dispositions.
• Demonstrated experience handling a wide variety of complex real estate transactions in fast-paced environments.
• Strong oral and written communication skills for interaction with all levels of management and clients.
• Subject matter expertise in shopping center real estate transactions and practices.
• Proven ability to both manage and lead negotiations on high-stakes deals.

Nice-to-Have Skills:

• Experience with team coaching, development, and cross-functional leadership.
• Business acumen and understanding of key commercial real estate goals and priorities.
• Motivation and influence skills in team building contexts.
• Prior experience advising on the transformation and redevelopment of retail properties into mixed-use spaces.
• Knowledge of the Indianapolis real estate market or similar urban environments.