Director of Lease Transactions

General Purpose

We are seeking an experienced Director of Lease Transactions who will support the company with negotiating new leases, renewals, amendments and other lease-related agreements with national, regional, and local retail tenants across a portfolio of shopping center developments. Not only will this position work closely with in-house leasing, development, and asset management teams, but the Director of Lease Transactions will also “quarterback” the facilitation of lease transactions to align with the company’s business and financial objectives. A strong background in real estate or legal experience, along with strong communication skills, will be a strong foundation for this role. This is not a sales position.

Duties include:

• Primarily responsible for negotiating leases, amendments, renewals, assignments and other lease-related documents with retail tenants of various sizes
• Coordinating with internal departments to ensure deal terms are accurately reflected in lease documents
• Serving as primary liaison with outside counsel to ensure timely and accurate negotiation of lease documents
• Analyzing and interpreting lease language for various departments and providing input to properly guide decision making
• Managing lease documentation process, including drafting and negotiating contracts through execution
• Analyzing and interpreting shopping center CC&Rs and related recorded documents
• Managing non-construction related lease contingencies (i.e. SNDA’s)
• Overseeing commission agreements including preparation and negotiation with the help of the Lease Administrator
• Overseeing the work of the Lease Administrator
• Participating in activities supporting and promoting company culture

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business or related field required. Degree in Law or Real Estate highly desired.
• 5 years minimum experience negotiating retail leases or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Knowledge of computers and relevant software applications such as Outlook, Word, Excel, and Yardi
• Strong working knowledge of retail leases, deal structure and shopping center operations (including CC&Rs, REAs, etc.)
• Strong ability to read and interpret complex lease documents and summarize key business terms
• Strong understanding of real estate lease economics, lease clauses, commencement provisions, delivery obligations, options, exclusives, use clauses, co-tenancy provisions, CAM provisions, tenant improvement obligations, and critical dates.

Other Skills

• Ability to stay calm under pressure
• Comfortable pushing through obstacles in a productive way to complete projects on time
• Organized with strong attention to detail
• Team player with a foundation in fostering relationships

Company Benefits

• Medical Insurance (Kaiser and Anthem) – Company covers 75% of total premium
• Dental Insurance – flat rate of $25/month
• Vision Insurance – 100% covered for employee
• Life Insurance, AD&D, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance (100% company paid)
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• 401k with matching (up to 3% match, 100% vested from enrollment)
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Paid time off
• 48 hours of Sick time
• Volunteer time off
• 10 paid holidays
• Holiday break
• EV Charging
• Celebrations and festivities throughout the year

About our Company

Red Mountain Group was established as a result of one man’s vision - that anything is possible and that every challenge brings its own opportunity. This philosophy has been the driving force behind RMG since being founded by Michael Mugel in 1991. Starting with the purchase of a single distressed shopping center in Mesa, Arizona, today RMG is an established and innovative leader in the retail redevelopment industry, with a current portfolio of more than 4.7 million square feet located across 18 states.

Our in-house abilities include Asset/Portfolio Evaluation, Property & Asset Management, Leasing & Marketing, Project Construction Management, Retail & Mixed-Use Development, Entitlements, Acquisitions & Dispositions, and Financing.

Red Mountain Group, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.

This is not a remote or hybrid position. This is not a sales position.