Senior Attorney, Staff

Senior Attorney, Staff page is loaded## Senior Attorney, Stafflocations: Indianapolis, INtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R12697**Job Location:**Corporate IndianapolisJob DescriptionPRIMARY PURPOSE:You will be a member of the cutting edge development team that is supporting Simon’s efforts to transform, transition and expand retail properties into destinations that will include commercial office space, hotels, entertainment, lifestyle and fitness centers . This position requires a creative, entrepreneurial and innovative attorney who can contribute to the diversification and continued development of Simon’s traditional retail-only properties.PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES:* Drafts necessary legal documents and develops conclusions and recommendations.* Assists clients in addressing situations of high legal exposure or risk; understands overall business risk tolerance and considers it in the context of risk management strategies and actions.* Creates practical and effective solutions to legal issues with no established precedent; develops creative solutions to unique legal problems.* Takes the lead role in negotiations that are extremely complex, strategic or sensitive in nature. Understands the business client’s position and needs. Considers the long-term business and strategic consequences of possible outcomes.* Delivers difficult messages or news, or challenges the client when necessary; responds to client challenges to advice directly and effectively.* Establishes a wide network of relationships; builds rapport with associates at all levels within the General Counsel department and the business client.* May train or mentor less experienced attorneys or paralegals on procedural or legal issues.* Performs other related duties as assigned.PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:* JD Degree from an accredited law school.* Maintains an active license in the state in which the position is located.* The ideal candidate will have 10+ years of experience in corporate transactional real estate, and in particular, commercial retail real-estate.* Must have familiarity with the following areas: shopping center leasing, reciprocal easement and operating agreements, development agreements and property dispositions* The successful candidate will have immediate client interaction and should be able to excel in a fast-paced environment handling a wide variety of complex real estate matters.* Has significant experience with or knowledge of an area of law; complex legal practices and procedures.* Considered as a subject matter legal expert regarding shopping center real estate transactions.* Strong oral and written communication skills for contacts with all levels of management and clients.LEADERSHIP CHARACTERISTICS:* Ability to lead, initiate, organize and coordinate complex projects and/or cases that crosses functional or business lines.* Takes the lead role in negotiations that are extremely complex, strategic or sensitive in nature.* Has leadership and management skills: team building concepts, motivating and influencing.* Sound business acumen and knowledge of the business goals and objectives as they relate to the matter at hand.* Based on role, this position understands staff/team coaching and development techniques.locations: Indianapolis, INtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted 9 Days AgoSimon is a global leader in retail real estate ownership, management and development and an S&P 100 company (Simon Property Group, NYSE: SPG). Our industry-leading retail properties and investments across North America, Europe and Asia provide shopping experiences for millions of consumers every day and generate billions in annual retail sales. Our portfolio includes assets of national and international renown - proven assets that are the preferred location for retailers.In addition to our high quality properties, Simon is also known for our strong balance sheet, a long-tenured and well-respected senior management team, and our innovative spirit, as reflected in a 50 + year history of successful retail real estate development, management, and leasing. Simon was named Fortune’s Most Admired Real Estate Company eight times. We have experienced an explosion of growth and innovation unprecedented in the industry and we look forward to Simon's future.Simon is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.If you require assistance or need to request an accommodation due to a disability, please email View email address on click.appcast.io. Please note this email is intended only for accommodation requests related to the application and interview process. Any other correspondence will not receive a response. #J-18808-Ljbffr Simon Property Group