Sr Director, Sr Real Estate Counsel

Tailored Brands, Inc.; Dublin (CA); On-site; USD 162,000 - 270,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Wellbeing program

Employee merchandise discounts

Job summary

Tailored Brands, Inc. seeks a Sr Director, Sr Real Estate Counsel to lead the retail store portfolio’s real estate legal function across the U.S. and Canada.

You will draft, review, and negotiate leases, LOIs, amendments, and related documents with landlords and brokers while supervising the Real Estate Counsel team for timely delivery. You will partner with SVP Real Estate & Construction, Real Estate Directors, and cross-functional teams in deals strategy, store growth, remodels, and closures.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school and active U.S. bar admission.
• At least 10 years of legal experience in commercial real estate with retail leasing.
• Ability to independently negotiate and close leases, amendments, and related agreements.
• Experience managing a team of Real Estate Counsel.
• Strong organizational, written, and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the real estate legal function across the U.S. and Canada.
• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial leases, LOIs, amendments, and related agreements.
• Supervise Real Estate Counsel team and ensure timely, high-quality work.
• Partner with Construction, Store Operations, and Finance on portfolio strategy.
• Maintain up-to-date lease files and reporting; advise on disputes and landlord defaults.
• Manage outside counsel and control time and costs.

Skills

Negotiation

Leadership

Contract management

Communication

Organization

Risk assessment

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school

Tools

Contract lifecycle management tools

Lease administration systems

Job description

Tailored Brands is a leading specialty retailer of menswear, including suits, formalwear, sportswear, and a broad selection of business casual offerings. Our brands include Men's Wearhouse, Jos. A. Bank, Moores and K&G Fashion Superstore, which offers merchandise for the entire family. We help people love the way they look and feel for their most important moments by delivering personalized products and services through our convenient network of stores and e-commerce sites.About the JobWe currently have an exciting opportunity for an attorney to join our Corporate Legal team as Sr Director, Sr Real Estate Counsel. This individual will be responsible for legal aspects of Tailored Brands' retail store real estate portfolio and lead a team of Real Estate Counsel supporting lease transactions across the U.S. and Canada.What You’ll DoLead and manage the Company's real estate legal function, overseeing all legal aspects of the retail store portfolio, including new leases, amendments, renewals, assignments, subleases, and terminations across the U.S. and Canada.Draft, review, and negotiate commercial leases, letters of intent, amendments, and related real estate agreements directly with landlords, brokers, and outside counsel, ensuring terms align with Company standards and protect Company interests (e.g., exclusive use, co-tenancy, and kick-out remedies).Manage lease negotiations to closing within established timing expectations, driving accountability for initial comments, redlines, and draft turnaround.Supervise, coach, and manage the workload of the Real Estate Counsel team, reviewing work product, setting timing expectations, and holding the team accountable for quality and on-time delivery.Partner closely with the SVP, Real Estate & Construction and Real Estate Directors on deal strategy, lease structure, and portfolio decisions to support store growth, relocations, remodels, and closures.Maintain accurate, up-to-date lease files and status reporting (e.g., document status logs, deal recaps), proactively flagging timing risk or landlord issues to leadership.Advise on lease disputes, landlord defaults, and other real estate legal matters in coordination with the broader Legal Department.Partner with cross-functional business teams, including Construction, Store Operations, and Finance, to support real estate transactions and portfolio initiatives.Manage outside counsel on real estate matters as needed, with an eye toward driving business goals while effectively managing time and cost.What You’ll BringJuris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law schoolMembership in good standing with at least one U.S. State Bar10+ years of legal experience in commercial real estate, with substantial experience in retail leasing (in-house and/or law firm)Demonstrated experience independently negotiating and closing commercial leases, amendments, and related real estate agreementsPeople management experience, with the ability to lead, coach, and hold a team accountable for quality and timely work productStrong organizational skills and the ability to manage a high-volume portfolio of active lease matters simultaneouslyExcellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to build effective relationships with landlords, brokers, and internal business partnersSound business judgment and the ability to balance legal risk with business needs in a fast-paced retail environmentProficiency with contract lifecycle management (CLM) tools and lease administration systems a plusPlease note that you do not need to qualify for all requirements to be considered. We encourage you to apply if you can meet most of the requirements and are comfortable opening a dialog to be considered.Work Environment, Physical & Mental DemandsAbility to sit and work at a computer keyboard for extended periods of timeAbility to stoop, kneel, bend at the waist, and reach dailyAble to lift and move up to 25 pounds occasionallyMust utilize visual acuity, speech and hearing, hand and eye coordination and manual dexterity necessary to operate a computer and office equipmentHours regularly 40 hours per week, as work dictates, from a hybrid office location near our New York, Texas or California Corporate Office or a remote locationBenefitsThis role is eligible for health, dental and vision insurance, prescription drug, retirement savings (401k, employer-funded retirement plans, deferred compensation, and other defined-benefit or defined-contribution), life insurance, accident and disability, paid time off for sick leave, vacation, bereavement, jury duty, holidays (9 days per year), wellbeing program, commuter, adoption assistance, legal services, and employee merchandise discounts.Work-Life BalanceWe understand the demands of work, school, family, and personal responsibilities. Through our work-life resources and programs we offer services for every stage of life to help you manage the day-to-day needs. We offer programs such as:Meeting-Free Fridays (encouraged) | so you can catch up on work and self-developmentSummer Fridays | from Memorial Day to Labor Day so you can enjoy a head-start to the weekendHoliday Early Departure | close out early the business day before a company observed holidayThe base pay range is $162,302-$270,400. Base pay information is based on market location and may be subject to prevailing wage laws, if applicable. Actual compensation within this range will be determined based on factors such as skills, experience, and qualifications. Other compensation may include a 25% Annual Incentive Plan (AIP) bonus, and a 25% Long Term Incentive Plan bonus paid out according to policy. Base pay information is based on market location and may be subject to prevailing wage laws, if applicable.Note: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities or qualifications associated with this job.