Associate General Counsel

A leading real estate owner and operator with a large U.S. property management portfolio is seeking a Senior Associate General Counsel to join its in-house legal team. This role sits within a leasing and operations -focused legal function and plays a critical leadership role supporting the company’s real estate business. The position advises internal business partners on complex landlord-side leasing and operational matters and is ideal for a senior real estate attorney who enjoys working closely with asset management, leasing, and development teams in a fast-paced environment. Key Responsibilities Negotiate, draft, and review a high volume of landlord-side retail real estate agreements, including: Shopping center and big-box retail leases Office leases and subleases Lease amendments, terminations, and construction exhibits Prepare and analyze related real estate documentation, including: Letters of intent Easement and license agreements Reciprocal easement and access agreements (REAs) Memoranda of lease, exclusives, waivers, and lien releases Title reports and related property documentation Advise on legal and contractual issues impacting retail tenants’ use and operation of shopping centers. Review existing leases, anchor agreements, and REAs in connection with development and redevelopment initiatives. Provide practical, business-oriented legal guidance on proposed transactions and strategic initiatives. Ensure transactions and agreements comply with internal approval requirements and governance standards. Build strong working relationships with internal stakeholders and external counterparties through clear communication and sound judgment. Operate with a high degree of independence while collaborating effectively within the legal team. Qualifications Juris Doctor from an accredited law school with strong academic credentials. Active license to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction. Minimum of 8 years of substantive transactional real estate legal experience, with a strong emphasis on landlord-side retail leasing. Demonstrated experience negotiating complex retail leases, REAs, and related agreements. Experience supporting shopping centers, retail portfolios, or mixed-use assets strongly preferred. Strong client service mindset with the ability to provide clear, practical legal advice. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with comfort engaging stakeholders at all levels. Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a dynamic, deal-driven environment. #J-18808-Ljbffr