Legal Counsel – Real Estate

• Supervise and complete the negotiation, drafting and administration of contracts for the purchase, sale and lease of real property
• Analyze due diligence materials to identify and resolve title, survey, environmental, zoning and design issues to determine feasibility of real property purchases and leases for new store growth locations
• Prepare legal documents for the acquisition of real property interests and construction of improvements, including contracts, easements, development agreements and indemnification agreements
• Supervise completion of contract/lease contingencies and conditions during contingency period of purchase contracts and leases
• Coordinate closing of real estate purchase and sale contracts and finalizing leases
• Negotiate with outside parties for the acquisition of real property, including purchase contracts, leases and amendments thereto
• Assure compliance with laws and regulations affecting real property purchase and development activities, including environmental compliance
• Research laws affecting real property interests and provide advice and counseling to the officers and senior management of the company
• Collaborate with Site Acquisitions team in drafting and editing acceptable Letters of Intent for contracts for the lease or purchase of real property
• Work with Contract Negotiations group on issues and drafting of acceptable real estate purchase contracts
• Work with Lease Negotiations group on the drafting and negotiation of leases
• Work with Property Management team to resolve landlord-tenant disputes, lease administration issues, and managing litigation
• Provide such additional and further professional services to promote the best interests of the Company and as assigned by the General Counsel, or Associate General Counsel/Senior Director of Legal Services

• Juris doctorate from an accredited law school
• Current license to practice law in at least one state
• 5+ years legal experience in private practice or as in-house counsel
• 3+ years transactional real estate experience, including commercial leasing and land/building acquisitions
• Excellent analytical and drafting skills
• Strong negotiating and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Experience dealing with and managing outside vendors and attorneys
• Ability and desire to work independently and cross-functionally
• Ability to manage tight deadlines and excel in a fast-paced, high volume environment

Experience in environmental law, construction law, land use and zoning, resolution of commercial property management issues and real estate litigation

• Competitive Wages & Paid Time Off
• Stock Purchase Plan & 401k with Employer Contributions Starting Day One
• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance with Optional Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Team Member Health/Wellbeing Programs
• Tuition Educational Assistance Programs
• Opportunities for Career Growth