What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sr Legal Counsel Real Estate and Construction position at Academy Sports + Outdoors?
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Job Description : Education :
Juris Doctor from an accredited law school and admission to at least one State Bar
Work Experiences :
At least 5 years of law firm or in-house legal department experience with commercial real estate transactions, including retail leases, sale lease backs, reverse build to suits, purchase & sale agreements, development, entitlements, zoning, financing, and construction contracting
Experience with a big box retail company with at least $1 billion in revenue in a corporate environment preferred working knowledge of distribution center real estate development, including economic development incentives and other ancillary agreements
Prior experience with legal issues related to dispositions, takeover, or sub-leasing of unoccupied retail locations
Familiarity with leasing and operational real estate legal issues related to shopping center and mixed-use properties
Experience with commercial real estate acquisition and development, from letter of intent through closing
Experience with project openings, property management, retail operations, providing advice, legal analysis, and transaction leadership and support
Experience drafting and negotiating commercial real estate lease agreements, especially big box retail, anchor tenant agreements and associated restrictive covenant and easement agreements (REA, ECR or OEA)
Knowledge of real estate and related laws including the ability to provide sound and practical legal advice
Prior managerial experience preferred
Integral part of real estate and construction transaction processes where business judgment is as important as legal guidance
Skills :
Strong legal and contract drafting skills
High level of professionalism, good judgment, and initiative
Ability to analyze complex matters and propose creative and practical solutions, even in ambiguous situations
Ability to remain organized, pay attention to detail, and meet critical deadlines
Ability to work well under pressure while consistently meeting deadlines
Ability to adapt quickly to shifting priorities
Excellent client service skills
Ability to work well independently and efficiently, and to effectively contribute to a team environment
Strong problem-solving abilities and commercial negotiation skills, including creative conflict resolution
Ability to manage a team and outside counsel as required
Supervisory, coaching, and training skills
Conflict resolution skills
Maintain the highest level of confidentiality
Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills to interface effectively with individuals at various levels
Acceptable level of hearing and vision to perform job duties
Responsibilities :
Structure, draft, negotiate and review property management and leasing agreements, and other customary retail real estate documents and contracts
Address issues regarding real estate leases, development, entitlements, design, construction, and financing
Advise the Real Estate Team and actively participate in the resolution of real estate related legal issues and disputes
Provide legal support on compliance issues and general commercial contract matters
Conduct documentation research of rights, obligations and restrictions contained in existing leases, reciprocal easement agreements and other complex property agreements, and provide both technical and practical analysis and recommendations to internal clients concerning legal issues, including preparation of documentation necessary to secure third party approvals
Identify and resolve problems promptly, gather and analyze information skillfully, and maintain confidentiality
Develop effective partnerships with other corporate departments, distribution centers, stores, and their vendors
Represent the company in negotiations and other forums
Represent multiple Academy departments and locations on enterprise-level issues both internally and externally
Develop a thorough understanding of the Academys policies, procedures, and safety rules
Implement standardized policies, processes, and procedures for governance, agreements, privacy / security, and commercial relationships generally
Manage legal staff and outside counsel as required
Operate within the financial budget for assigned practice area(s)
Identify and assist in implementing process improvements
Duties may change; team members may be required to perform other duties as assigned
Physical Requirements & Attendance
Regular in-office attendance required
Up to 5% travel, as needed
Acceptable level of hearing and vision to perform job duties
Adhere to company work hours, policies, procedures, and rules governing professional staff behavior
Full time
Equal Employment Opportunity
Academy is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate with regard to employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other category protected by law. ?
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