Senior Operations and Leasing Counsel

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Bridge33 Capital is a rapidly growing, vertically integrated real estate private equity firm focused on open-air strip retail real estate.  The Company recently raised $458 MM in its latest opportunistic fund, marking a key milestone in the Company’s growth.  We offer a work environment for excellent candidates to join a dynamic, enthusiastic team and grow along with our Company.

We are seeking a SENIOR OPERATIONS AND LEASING COUNSEL to provide comprehensive support for our real estate operations across multiple business units including Leasing, Property Management, Tenant Coordination, Construction, and Asset Management.  This involves drafting, negotiating, and interpreting real estate documents and agreements, providing legal counsel on real estate disputes and litigation matters, and managing legal processes that support core business objectives.  This position is in-person (5 days/week), based in our downtown Chicago office.

MISSION

We build relationships and create value where others don’t.

KEY PRINCIPLES

We’re Better Together | We’re Here to Serve | We crush our egos, and we have empathy for teammates | We stay positive | We embrace accountability, and we champion results.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Provide legal counsel to internal departments on real estate matters. Work closely with business units including Leasing, Property Management, Tenant Coordination, Construction, Lease Administration and Asset Management.
• Draft, negotiate, and interpret real estate documents, such as leases, construction contracts, amendments, estoppels, SNDAs, waivers, etc., with the assistance of paralegals.
• Provide legal support for real estate related disputes and litigation, such as breach of contract, eviction, or damage claims.
• Work with Tenant Coordination to ensure timely delivery and documentation of projects, such as tenant improvements, renovations, or expansions.
• Manage the accurate creation of all lease exhibits with the help of the respective business units if needed.
• Collaborate closely with other company divisions such as Leasing, Asset Management, and Property Management to optimize operations from a legal perspective, providing proactive legal guidance and support to streamline processes, mitigate risks, and ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
• Review and sign off on deal risks, such as exclusives, JV consents and lender consents in preparation for Real Estate Committee.
• Write and help pursue consent letters/waivers for various lease terms, such as use restrictions, assignment, sublease, or co-tenancy.
• Help manage the legal processes that enable our large and diverse portfolio, aligning them with our core business functions and goals.
• Utilize, manage, and coordinate with third party counsel if necessary. Effectively communicate expectations, track deadlines, and monitor workflow to ensure timely and cost-effective resolution of legal issues. Maintain strong relationships with outside counsel and proactively manage their performance to align with the company's goals and objectives.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• 8 - 10 years of proven experience practicing real estate law with a focus on retail properties, shopping centers and commercial leasing.
• Possess strong collaborative skills across multidisciplinary teams while independently managing multiple concurrent projects and meeting deadlines.
• Strong knowledge of real estate, contract and business law principles.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, negotiation, and drafting abilities.
• Thrives in fast-paced environments with competing priorities and tight deadlines.
• Possess skills, abilities and traits that align with the company's Key Principles.   
• Licensed and in good standing to practice law within at least one state in the U.S.

Benefits

WHAT WE OFFER

• Fast paced and dynamic work environment, including frequent interaction with the senior management team.
• Generous time off policy
• Company sponsored medical, dental and vision insurance.
• Company paid life insurance.
• Company paid short- and long-term disability insurance.
• Paid parental leave.
• 401k plan with Company match
• 11 paid holidays

The annual compensation range is $140,000 - $200,000 and this role is eligible for an annual discretionary bonus based on individual and company performance.

Bridge33 provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.  Bridge33 is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities.  To request reasonable accommodation, please contact our Human Resources department at hr.requests@bridge33capital.com.