Description:

Description:
Join our team:
Bridge33 Capital is a rapidly growing, vertically integrated real estate private equity firm focused on open-air retail real estate. The Company recently raised $458 MM in its latest opportunistic fund, marking a key milestone in the Company's growth.

We are looking to hire a motivated and enthusiastic COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE ATTORNEY, LEASING & OPERATIONS, responsible for providing legal counsel and support to the company's real estate operations, supporting a range of critical activities in various business units including Leasing, Property Management, Tenant Coordination, Construction, and Asset Management. An integral aspect of this role includes high-paced, high-volume drafting, negotiating, and interpreting various retail lease documents. This position is on-site 4-5 days a week at Bridge33's downtown Chicago office, one of several Bridge33 national corporate offices.

Mission:
We build relationships and create value where others don't.

Key Principles
We're Better Together | We're Here to Serve | We Crush Our Egos, and We Have Empathy for Teammates | We Stay Positive | We Embrace Accountability, and We Champion Results.

Essential Responsibilities:
  • Draft and Negotiate a High-Volume of Various Commercial Real Estate Documents at A Fast Pace, Such as Retail Leases, Office Leases, Construction Service Agreements, Lease Amendments, Estoppel Certificates, Snd As, Waivers, Etc.
  • Advise, Direct and Work Closely with The Business Units Including Leasing, Property Management, Tenant Coordination, Development, Lease Administration and Asset Management.
  • Review and Advise the Business Units on Legal Risks Associated with Retail Shopping Center Operations, Such as Exclusive and Prohibited Use Issues, Lender Consent Concerns, Co-Tenancy Calculations, Maintenance and Repair Obligations, and Potential Development Opportunities.
  • Effectively and Efficiently Employ and Comply with All Company Legal Processes, Core Business Functions, and Overall Goals While Aligning with The Company's Key Principles.
  • Provide Legal Support for Real Estate Related Disputes and Litigation, Such as Breach of Contract, Eviction, or Damage Claims.
  • Assist in The Creation and Implementation of Various Document Templates, Sop's, and Workflow Tracking Tools.

Requirements:
Qualifications:
  • Juris Doctor (jd) Degree from An Accredited Law School.
  • Licensed and In Good Standing to Practice Law Within at Least One State in The U.S.
  • At Least 2-3 Years of Strong Experience in Commercial Real Estate Law, Preferably for A Mid-Size/large Law Firm.
  • Strong Baseline Knowledge of Retail Real Estate and The Operation of Open Air Shopping Centers.
  • Excellent Communication, Negotiation, and Drafting Skills.
  • Ability to Work Independently and Collaboratively in A Fast-Paced and Dynamic Environment.
  • Ideal Candidates for This Position Should Have a Desire to Act, the Ability to Be Deliberate, Quick and Efficient in Their Work, and The Diligence to Manage and Execute on Competing Priorities.