Director, Senior Corporate Counsel – Real Estate

Overview

This position serves as a strategic legal partner to Real Estate, Store Development, Construction, and Property Management teams, supporting the organization’s retail real estate strategy and store portfolio. The attorney provides practical, business-oriented counsel on transactions covering new store development, lease negotiations and renewals, remodels, relocations, portfolio optimization, and store closures.

Responsibilities

• Draft, negotiate, and oversee documentation for retail real estate transactions, including:
  • Leases and complex lease amendments
  • Construction contracts
  • Architectural/design agreements
  • Reciprocal easement agreements
  • Purchase and sale agreements
  • SNDA and estoppel documents, along with related ancillary documentation
• Provide legal counsel to internal teams by:
  • Monitoring compliance with real estate-related contractual obligations and addressing non-compliance (including negotiating and drafting amendments to resolve issues)
  • Supporting Real Estate, Development, Construction, Facilities, and Real Estate Management departments
  • Advising management on real estate matters
• Manage third-party relationships related to the real estate portfolio by:
  • Overseeing outside counsel in the preparation and negotiation of real estate transaction documentation
  • Reviewing and managing outside counsel fees to predetermined budgets
  • Providing support, and where necessary managing, real-estate-related litigation (including mechanics’ liens and construction cost disputes)

Qualifications

• Advanced Degree
• JD
• 5–7 years experience
• 8+ years of experience practicing law, preferably in a law firm, corporate legal department, or a relevant regulatory agency (e.g., SEC)
  • OR a demonstrated distinguished record of handling complex matters that correlates to the level of practice experience described above

Virtual Interview Requirements

To protect the integrity and security of the hiring process, candidates must:

• Keep cameras on during all virtual interviews
• Not use AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT or others) during any part of the interview process
• Undergo a background check, which may include ID verification

Compensation & Benefits

• Targeted Pay Range: $127,000.00 - $237,800.00
• This role is part of a competitive total rewards package, which could include other components such as incentive, equity, and benefits.
• Individual pay is determined by factors including experience, location, internal pay equity, and other relevant business considerations.
• The organization reviews teammate pay regularly to help ensure competitive and equitable compensation.
• The organization complies with all state paid leave requirements and offers a generous suite of benefits.