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• New In-House Legal Counsel - real estate transactions & leasing.
• In-House Legal Counsel - growing RE expansion team, key transactions & leases!
  
  

• New In-House Legal Counsel - real estate transactions & leasing.
• In-House Legal Counsel - growing RE expansion team, key transactions & leases!
  
  

About Our Client
The hiring company is a highly successful international retailer expanding its United States operations. The organization is known for its fast-paced environment and commitment to providing high-quality products to its customers worldwide.
Job Description
The In-House Real Estate Transactions & Leasing Counsel will handle varied matters:

• Draft, review, and negotiate retail lease agreements, transaction documents and related legal documents (80% real estate focus).
• Advise on lease-related issues, including renewals, terminations, and disputes.
• Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders, including property managers and the finance team.
• Ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements in all leasing activities.
• Assist in managing relationships with external counsel, landlords, insurance and financing.
• Provide strategic legal guidance to support business objectives and manage risk for the organization.
• Maintain accurate records of all leasing agreements and related documentation.
• Support the legal department with ad hoc projects and wider legal counsel as needed (up to 20% of the time).
  

Page Executive is the specialist search arm to PageGroup, other brands include Michael Page, Page Personnel and Page Outsourcing. Listed on the London Stock Exchange, we have local specialist search consultants in 37 countries worldwide. Founded in 1976, originally focusing on Financial Services, we now recruit across multiple practice groups with legal search consultants worldwide.
The Successful Applicant
This In-House Real Estate Leasing Counsel requires demonstrable skills/ qualifications:

• A Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• 5+ years real estate leasing/ transactions experience representing retail tenants or landlords.
• Strong knowledge of retail leasing and real estate law.
• Excellent negotiation and drafting skills for lease agreements.
• Capability to manage multiple projects and deadlines effectively.
• Proven ability to work both independently and collaboratively with teams.
• Exceptional attention to detail and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Exceptional time management skills, able to work on multiple transactions at pace.
  

Candidates must be based in Charlotte, North Carolina (or open to relocating to the area) and have US work authorization now and indefinitely. 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 based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.
What's On Offer
This In-House Real Estate Leasing Counsel role benefits from:

• Competitive salary ranging from $90,00 to $150,000 (depending on experience)
• Discretionary annual bonus c. 10% incentive bonus.
• 401(k) match up to 4%.
• Comprehensive healthcare coverage.
• Competitive time off, including 15 PTO days and 7 public holidays.
• Flexible hybrid working arrangement (Charlotte based office).
  

This is an exciting opportunity for someone looking to advance their In-House Real Estate Leasing Counsel career in the retail industry. If you meet the qualifications, we encourage you to apply today!
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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Legal

• Industries

  Manufacturing, Retail, and Food and Beverage Services

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