🚀 In-House Legal Counsel (Real Estate Leasing)

About Our Client

The company is a well-established global retailer preparing to expand into the US market and is seeking its first in-house legal appointment in the US, focusing on retail leasing and real estate contract matters. This is an unusual opportunity to join a global brand as it expands into the US market. This role offers a career-defining experience and development within a global organization.

Job Description

The In-House Legal Counsel, Real Estate Leasing will have varied responsibilities:

• Work with the store opening and real estate teams to review leases and provide specialist real estate legal advice.
• As the first attorney hired in the US, collaborate with the wider legal team overseas and the local business to provide broader legal support and supervise outside counsel (up to 20% of time, until the local legal team expands).
• Draft, review, and negotiate leases.
• Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of contracts and agreements.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure adherence to legal and regulatory requirements.
• Manage relationships with external counsel as needed for specialized legal matters.
• Work closely with the legal department overseas to ensure alignment and a consistent approach to legal strategy and risk management in the US.
• Support corporate governance initiatives and other legal projects as required.

Page Executive is the specialist search arm to PageGroup/Michael Page International, etc. Listed on the London Stock Exchange, we have local specialist search consultants in 37 countries worldwide. Founded in 1976, we recruit across multiple practice groups with legal and professional services search consultants worldwide.

Candidates must be based in Charlotte, North Carolina and able to work from the Charlotte office at least 4 days per week, and have US work authorization now and indefinitely. The client will consider applicants relocating to Charlotte from elsewhere in the US – must have a U.S. state bar in good standing.

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or status in any protected class. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

The Successful Applicant

The successful Legal Counsel, In-House Leasing Attorney should have demonstrable skills:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the bar in at least one U.S. state (in good standing).
• Strong knowledge of leasing and real estate matters, preferably in the retail industry.
• Proven ability to draft and negotiate leases, real estate and commercial contracts and agreements effectively.
• Hands-on, versatile approach to partnering with the business and real estate retail expansion team.
• Excellent communication skills and a collaborative approach to working with internal teams and external counsel.
• A proactive and detail-oriented approach to managing varied legal matters.
• The desire to develop with this highly successful, rapidly growing international retailer.

What\'s on Offer

The In-House Legal Counsel, real estate leasing Attorney will benefit from:

• Competitive salary range of $120,000 to $154,000 base salary (depending on relevant experience).
• Comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance and 401(k) match.
• Generous holiday leave and paid time off.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• Highly collaborative work environment in a rapidly growing international retail organization.

If you\'re seeking a rewarding role and a pivotal career opportunity as In-House Legal Counsel (leasing/real estate expansion focus) in Charlotte, North Carolina, apply today! Interviews commence mid-September with a view to starting in October.

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Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Legal

Industries

• Manufacturing, Retail, and Food and Beverage Services