Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of retail leasing and commercial agreements for real estate initiatives, including, leases, lease amendments, and other related documents concerning rent audits, co-tenancy, construction, store maintenance, store operations, vendor services, and landlord/tenant disputes.
Analyze lease materials to assess legal and reputational risk to support cross-functional business partners and brand initiatives.
Perform legal due diligence and recommend practical, creative solutions that balance legal risk with business and/or operational impact.
Influence business decisions through smart, practical legal input and thoughtful risk management.
Build and maintain effective cross-functional partnerships.
Problem solve and manage high impact leasing and property management matters and escalate issues as needed.
8+ years of retail leasing and commercial contracts experience in-house with a corporate legal department or at a law firm.
Demonstrated ability to effectively navigate complex legal issues and influence others and drive good decision-making.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strong interpersonal skills with demonstrated ability to lead others in an ambiguous environment to achieve high levels of performance and deliver consistent results.
Calm under pressure, with a growth mindset and high integrity.
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