Real Estate Counsel

Job description:

Primary Responsibilities

- Responsible for drafting and negotiating contracts and advising on
property-level operational issues; supervising litigation, including
insurance defense matters, landlord tenant disputes and bankruptcy
matters; and leasing along with other legal work.

- Advise Senior Management on legal issues and participate in the
daily management and operation for a shopping center portfolio
consisting of approximately 17 million square feet of leasable
space.

- Advise asset management and operations staff on a broad spectrum of
contract and litigation issues.

- Perform legal research.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:Administrative Staff

OTHER QUALITIES:Ability to manage a high volume of legal matters in a
fast-paced work environment. Strong interpersonal skills along with
excellent oral and written communication skills. Ability to negotiate
effectively.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:The work environment is equivalent to a general office
environment. The work environment characteristics described here are
representative of those an employee encounters while performing the
essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made
to enable individual with disabilities to perform the essential
functions.

Qualifications:

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS: Juris Doctorate (J.D.)

EXPERIENCE:At least three years' legal experience with a focus on
contracts, landlord-tenant law and commercial litigation. Knowledge of
leasing, secured transactions and bankruptcy helpful.

Must be admitted to practice law in New York or be eligible for
registration as In-House Counsel under 22 NYCRR 522.

Why is This a Great Opportunity:

Established company with covered benefits