Description:
Overview:We are looking for a Commercial Real Estate Attorney experienced in retail lease review to join our national tenant representation team. This role involves high-volume, fast-paced review of leases for franchise and multi-unit retail tenants.
Responsibilities:
- Review, redline, and negotiate retail leases and related documents (e.g., amendments, renewals, estoppels, SNDAs).
- Identify and mitigate business and legal risks while ensuring alignment with client and franchisor requirements.
- Advise Transaction Managers and clients on lease provisions, such as exclusives, co-tenancy, assignment rights, personal guarantees, and CAM calculations.
- Coordinate with external counsel, franchisors, and landlords to resolve issues efficiently.
- Maintain consistent communication with internal teams to track document progress and approvals.
- Assist in developing lease review templates, checklists, and internal training materials for the operations team.
Qualifications:
- Juris Doctor (JD) degree and active license to practice law in at least one U.S. state (Texas preferred).
- 3–7 years of experience in commercial real estate leasing, preferably on the tenant side.
- Strong understanding of retail leases, shopping center operations, and franchise occupancy structures.
- Ability to manage multiple lease reviews simultaneously (targeting 200–300 per year).
- Exceptional communication and contract drafting skills.
- Highly organized with strong attention to deadlines and detail.
What we offer:
- Competitive compensation based on experience and throughput volume.
- Opportunity to work with national retail and franchise brands.
- Flexible work structure with potential for remote work.
- Collaborative, tech-enabled legal environment supporting a fast-growing real estate platform.
