Valvoline Instant Oil Change
It All Starts with Our People
As the leader in automotive preventive maintenance, Valvoline has a proven track record of growth. We continue to invest in our people, processes, and technology to strengthen our ability to efficiently deliver Quick, Easy, Trusted service across all our stores – every day. We're not just in the car business; we're in the people business. And we're looking for humble, hungry, and smart people to help us shape the future of mobility. If you're hungry to drive change and seek a dynamic, collaborative environment that fuels both personal and professional growth, you've found your place with us.
Our highest priority is creating a welcoming workplace with team members from a wide variety of diverse backgrounds and experiences.
The Opportunity
The Counsel (Real Estate) is responsible for commercial real estate leasing, acquisitions, and general real estate law to support Valvoline Instant Oil Change store development and growth. This role will also manage other real estate transactions including office space leases and existing store/property portfolio maintenance. This role will work closely with acquisition, development, asset management and tax professionals within the company and with outside counsel. In the role, you would be responsible for: Drafting, negotiating and finalizing commercial ground leases for Valvoline Instant Oil Change stores and for office leases supporting Valvoline Instant Oil Change, as well as other types of agreements for a broad range of real estate transactions including acquisitions, leasing, and dispositions. Working closely with the Property Management/Lease Administration team to handle post-lease execution issues and landlord/tenant relationships. Effectively negotiates resolution of issues. Analyzing and providing legal advice on real estate transactions, strategies, and other issues affecting large portfolio of retail locations, with a focus on problem solving. Working on ad hoc legal real estate related projects, including but not limited to, revising and updating LOI and ground lease policies, trainings, templates and processes. Working in conjunction with other attorneys on acquisitions and divestitures to include due diligence, drafting and negotiation of deal documents. Other duties and responsibilities as determined by Valvoline from time to time in its sole discretion. What You’ll Need
Bachelor's Degree, a Juris Doctorate (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school; and a license from a state bar (i.e., have passed at least one bar exam) Minimum of six years (eight preferred) experience practicing commercial real estate law with a strong emphasis on commercial leasing required (law firm and in-house experience preferred) Extensive experience drafting and negotiating leases, supervising lease due diligence and resolving title, survey and entitlement issues Extensive experience with general contract law Ability to translate complex legal requirements into simple streamlined compliance processes Strong verbal and written communication skills Strong interpersonal skills; ability to build effective relationships, listen effectively and collaborate with others Strong presentation, advocacy and negotiation skills Capable of working both autonomously and collaboratively; effective at juggling and prioritizing multiple competing tasks in a fast-paced, challenging environment Must be authorized to work in the U.S. What Will Set You Apart
Experience with real estate acquisitions Experience within a retail industry Experience with ground leasing of out parcel developments Experience with construction contracts We Take Care of the WHOLE You
Health insurance plans (medical, dental, vision) HSA and flexible spending accounts 401(k) Incentive opportunity* Life insurance Short and long-term disability insurance Paid vacation and holidays* Employee Assistance Program Valvoline Instant Oil Change discounts Tuition reimbursement* Adoption assistance* *Terms and conditions apply, and benefits may differ depending on position
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The Counsel (Real Estate) is responsible for commercial real estate leasing, acquisitions, and general real estate law to support Valvoline Instant Oil Change store development and growth. This role will also manage other real estate transactions including office space leases and existing store/property portfolio maintenance. This role will work closely with acquisition, development, asset management and tax professionals within the company and with outside counsel. In the role, you would be responsible for: Drafting, negotiating and finalizing commercial ground leases for Valvoline Instant Oil Change stores and for office leases supporting Valvoline Instant Oil Change, as well as other types of agreements for a broad range of real estate transactions including acquisitions, leasing, and dispositions. Working closely with the Property Management/Lease Administration team to handle post-lease execution issues and landlord/tenant relationships. Effectively negotiates resolution of issues. Analyzing and providing legal advice on real estate transactions, strategies, and other issues affecting large portfolio of retail locations, with a focus on problem solving. Working on ad hoc legal real estate related projects, including but not limited to, revising and updating LOI and ground lease policies, trainings, templates and processes. Working in conjunction with other attorneys on acquisitions and divestitures to include due diligence, drafting and negotiation of deal documents. Other duties and responsibilities as determined by Valvoline from time to time in its sole discretion. What You’ll Need
Bachelor's Degree, a Juris Doctorate (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school; and a license from a state bar (i.e., have passed at least one bar exam) Minimum of six years (eight preferred) experience practicing commercial real estate law with a strong emphasis on commercial leasing required (law firm and in-house experience preferred) Extensive experience drafting and negotiating leases, supervising lease due diligence and resolving title, survey and entitlement issues Extensive experience with general contract law Ability to translate complex legal requirements into simple streamlined compliance processes Strong verbal and written communication skills Strong interpersonal skills; ability to build effective relationships, listen effectively and collaborate with others Strong presentation, advocacy and negotiation skills Capable of working both autonomously and collaboratively; effective at juggling and prioritizing multiple competing tasks in a fast-paced, challenging environment Must be authorized to work in the U.S. What Will Set You Apart
Experience with real estate acquisitions Experience within a retail industry Experience with ground leasing of out parcel developments Experience with construction contracts We Take Care of the WHOLE You
Health insurance plans (medical, dental, vision) HSA and flexible spending accounts 401(k) Incentive opportunity* Life insurance Short and long-term disability insurance Paid vacation and holidays* Employee Assistance Program Valvoline Instant Oil Change discounts Tuition reimbursement* Adoption assistance* *Terms and conditions apply, and benefits may differ depending on position
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