Leasing Counsel

Overview

Draft, negotiate, and manage complex commercial lease agreements and provide legal advice.

Key Responsibilities

• lease negotiation
• document drafting
• legal advice
• policy development
• staff guidance
• dispute prevention

Tasks

-Assist the leasing teams in tenant lease negotiations. Must be able to identify and discuss legal and business issues and assist the teams in resolving such issues in the best interest of the Company. -Draft and negotiate leases, letters of intent, subleases, amendments, assignments, temporary license agreements, and other related leasing documents. -Provide advice to the business in the avoidance of 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 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. -Provide guidance and advice on legal aspects of leasing and other general real estate matters.

Requirements

• california bar
• 7+ years
• negotiation
• reits
• team‑oriented
• positive attitude

What You Bring

-Excellent reading, oral/written communication skills, strong analytical capability, negotiation skills and concise grammatical skills, detail oriented with strong organizational skills -Member of the California Bar in good standing. -Strong initiative and ability to manage multiple projects as well as strong follow through skills. -Ability to complete projects timely and accurately and to interact and communicate diplomatically with others. -Ability to work well with others in a fast paced, team-oriented and dynamic environment. -Strong academic credentials 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. -Strong work ethic with a positive, can-do attitude. -“Big law firm” and in-house experience preferred. Experience with REITs and/or retail real estate companies preferred.

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Benefits

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. 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! -Will only consider local candidates / no relocation package attached to the role -Exempt - Fully on-site role based out of our Century City corporate office -$150,000 – $195,000/year + Discretionary Annual Bonus

About Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield

-A major player in global retail and commercial real estate development. -Specializes in creating landmark retail, leisure, and mixed-use spaces that blend with their communities. -Owns and operates iconic shopping centers, office buildings, and residential properties across Europe and the US. -A history of high-profile developments, including flagship Westfield centers in major cities worldwide. -Focuses on transforming large-scale properties into dynamic destinations that draw in visitors and create lasting value. -With a portfolio spanning major cities like Paris, London, and New York, it is a cornerstone of the global retail landscape. -Pioneers in integrating innovative design, technology, and customer experience in every project. -In recent years, has expanded into residential developments and mixed-use urban projects to adapt to changing market demands.

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