Counsel – Real Estate & Operations

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Macdonald & Company is excited to partner with a leading public real estate investment trust in appointing a Counsel – Real Estate & Operations .

This attorney will work closely with the Senior Division Counsel, as well as across internal business teams, to advise on a wide range of legal matters and transactions related to property development and management, contracts, risk mitigation, and dispute management.

The Firm:

Our client is a leading owner, operator, and developer of high-end retail and mixed-use properties. Their diverse 25 million square foot portfolio includes a range of retail assets, from large grocery-anchored shopping centers and lifestyle centers to collections of street retail and urban mixed-use properties. This position offers a hybrid schedule and is based in the DC metro area, with relocation support available.

The Duties:

• Oversee legal matters that impact properties, including property management, risk management and disputes, and contracts with vendors, consultants, and other third parties.
• Review and negotiate contracts with vendors, consultants, and other third parties supporting Property Operations, Marketing, Accounting, Tenant Coordination, Construction and Development, and Specialty/Temporary Leasing.
• Review and negotiate access agreements, easement agreements, and related documents for company properties.
• Prepare or respond to default claims asserted by or against tenants; draft notices and letter amendments to leases; research issues related to property operations, construction, and use restrictions; and interpret lease language as requested.
• Manage and oversee resolution of claims asserted by or against the trust (excluding collection and eviction matters), including insured and uninsured litigation, mechanics liens, and third-party claims.
• Partner with and advise Asset Management, Property Operations, Lease Administration, and Leasing on a variety of landlord-tenant disputes.
• Partner with and advise Property Operations and Marketing on property management issues, coordinating with property and asset managers as needed.
• Oversee risk management and insurance programs related to property operations; coordinate with third-party adjusters and insurers on general liability and property management claims and litigation, including evaluation and resolution.
• Engage and manage outside counsel as necessary.
• Interface with the company’s third-party environmental consultant.
• Manage the design, development, and construction contract preparation process for company properties.
• Prepare, update, and implement corporate legal operations policies and procedures.

Your Qualifications:

• J.D. from an accredited law school; active bar admission in any U.S. jurisdiction.
• 7+ years’ legal experience in commercial/retail real estate law.
• Demonstrated effectiveness as a strategic advisor and collaborative business partner.
• Litigation experience or litigation oversight is a plus.
• Ability to work cooperatively, efficiently, and collaboratively with others in a team environment.
• Commitment to excellence and outstanding performance.
• Demonstrated ability to take ownership of areas within scope of responsibility, prioritize and organize work effectively to meet deadlines, and remain dedicated to consistent growth and improvement.
• Proven track record of creating effective legal strategies.
• Must be able to take initiative and navigate independently to a viable solution.
• Proven decision-making capabilities and sound judgment, with the ability to analyze situations and information.
• Excellent negotiating skills, with the proven ability to influence and persuade others.
• Outstanding interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• High degree of professional ethics and integrity.
• Experience managing a process or group.
• Proficient in computer systems, with intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Legal

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401(k)

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Paid paternity leave

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