Sr. Real Estate Legal Ops & Dispute Resolution Supervising Attorney

Job Responsibilities

• Drafts complex amendments and negotiates legal terms and finalizes documents with landlords.
• Handles liens, condemnation, and ADA matters; addresses any ADA-related real estate legal issues, landlord-tenant disputes, and/or general real estate issues.
• Reviews, drafts miscellaneous legal agreements, such as: Exclusive Waivers, Signage Agreements, Consent/Amendments for CCRs, Easement Agreements, Non-Renewal Amendments, Settlement Agreements, any legal documents from Property Management that involve REA approval.
• Provides consultation on dispute resolution and litigation, drafts complaints and respondents, conducts lease legal review, legal risk analysis, and drafts legal responses to landlords to mitigate exposure.
• Drafts, negotiates, and finalizes real estate new site purchases/leases as needed.
• Supervises one or more associates, developing and coaching paralegals, less experienced attorneys, and/or support associates, elevating their performance to meet the company’s growth strategies.
• Affords assistance to the Vice President, Real Estate Legal and Subgroup Leader (as applicable) on selecting, hiring, and retaining Legal associates.
• Builds and maintains valuable partnerships with critical stakeholders, both in the department and in other departments, reflected in feedback, survey scores, and acknowledgments.

Requirements

• Law degree and licensed attorney.
• Minimum seven years of real estate and contract negotiation experience with increasing management experience; asset management and/or retail/hospitality environment preferred.

Qualifications

• Successfully completed initial and periodically required trainings.
• Obtained a valid Food Handler's Card within 30 days of employment.

Skills

• Strong negotiation skills.
• Experience with real estate and contract law.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and prioritize responsibilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Benefits

• Hybrid Work schedule.
• 401K with company match.
• Yearly bonus opportunity.
• Full medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• On-site fitness center, biometric screen, and flu shot clinic.
• Discounts at Panda restaurants, theme parks, and gym memberships.
• Paid time off starting at 15 days with 7 federal holidays.
• Continuous education assistance and scholarships.
• Income protection including Disability, Life, and AD&D insurance.
• Bereavement leave.
• Benefits available for eligible permanent full-time associates.