Leasing Counsel

Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A major real estate company in Cape Town is seeking an experienced legal professional to draft and negotiate lease agreements. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 7 years of experience in negotiating complex retail and office lease documents. Strong negotiation and communication skills are required to effectively support the leasing team. This is a fully on-site role with competitive compensation and an annual bonus.

Benefits

Discretionary annual bonus

Qualifications

• 7+ years experience negotiating and drafting complex retail and office lease documents.
• Big law firm and in-house experience preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and interact diplomatically.

Responsibilities

• Draft and negotiate leases and related documents.
• Assist in tenant lease negotiations.
• Provide legal advice to avoid disputes.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Analytical capability

Oral/written communication

Detail-oriented

Organizational skills

Education

Member of the California Bar

Strong academic credentials

Job description

Do you want to help revolutionize a major industry?

At Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield (URW), you'll have the opportunity to impact the future of real estate by developing innovative and engaging places that reinvent being together.

Come join a team that builds excitement about working at URW.

You'll get to work with leaders who are passionate about tackling changing consumer behavior with innovative experiences.

All this bold vision means the company culture embraces evolution and change.

We believe there is no "perfect" candidate and want to encourage applying even if all the requirements listed aren't met.

If you're passionate about URW and looking to learn and grow, then we look forward to reviewing your application.

Responsibilities

• Draft and negotiate leases, letters of intent, subleases, amendments, assignments, temporary license agreements, and other related leasing documents.
• Assist the leasing teams in tenant lease negotiations.
• Identify and discuss legal and business issues and assist the teams in resolving such issues in the best interest of the Company.
• Provide advice to the business to avoid legal disputes, including landlord/tenant legal issues, tenant leases, tenant defaults and other miscellaneous legal matters.
• Participate in the development and interpretation of company operating policies and procedures.
• Provide guidance and advice on legal aspects of leasing and other general real estate matters.
• Provide guidance to paralegals and coordinators to process lease documentation through execution.
• Provide general legal advice related to leasing matters that may arise from time to time.

Qualifications

• Member of the California Bar in good standing.
• Strong academic credentials preferred.
• "Big law firm" and in-house experience preferred.
• Experience with REITs and/or retail real estate companies preferred.
• 7+ years prior experience negotiating and drafting complex retail, office and/or mixed-use lease documents, preferably in regional or flagship mixed-use retail development settings.
• Excellent reading, oral/written communication skills, strong analytical capability, negotiation skills and concise grammatical skills, detail oriented with strong organizational skills.
• Strong work ethic with a positive, can-do attitude.
• Strong initiative and ability to manage multiple projects as well as strong follow-through skills.
• Ability to work well with others in a fast paced, team-oriented and dynamic environment.
• Ability to complete projects timely and accurately and to interact and communicate diplomatically with others.

Compensation

Exempt - Fully on-site role based out of our Century City corporate office. Will only consider local candidates / no relocation package attached to the role$ , – $ ,/ year + Discretionary Annual Bonus

What Is Important To Us

Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield (URW) is driven by an entrepreneurial foundation of talented and ambitious employees who embrace change, strive for innovation, and know when to venture into uncharted terrain.

Teams within URW are collaborative and thrive by working together to seize opportunity and solve challenges.

Employees receive mentorship and guidance while being empowered to drive their initiatives, embracing their individuality and unique backgrounds.

URW's flagship destinations are interwoven into the community fabric, and we give employees the power to be impactful in their work and lead meaningful change in our communities through volunteering, DE&I programming and leading ESG efforts.

URW is an innovator and trend setter in experiential entertainment and is making bold moves to be a brand that creates inspiring consumer experiences in-person and digitally.

Breaking beyond conventional beliefs, URW is surprising and delighting customers by reinventing being together and creating memorable moments.

Our company purpose – to Reinvent Being Together – is about reimagining how individuals and communities come together, socialize, and enjoy dynamic experiences alongside one another in entirely new ways.

We are at our best when we are TOGETHER safely and joyfully.

EEO Statement

Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield is an equal opportunity employer that embraces diversity of backgrounds, perspectives, experience, and skills. We believe that diversity plays an important part in the success of our business, and we are committed to creating an environment which respects, values, celebrates and makes the most of people's differences. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, and other legally protected characteristics.

Join us in Creating Sustainable Places That Reinvent Being Together.