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 retail real estate.  The Company recently raised $458MM in its latest opportunistic fund, marking a key milestone for the company.

We are seeking an OPERATIONS AND LEASING COUNSEL to join our dynamic legal team, who is responsible for providing legal counsel and support to the company’s real estate leasing operations, while also assisting in supporting various business units including Property Management, Tenant Coordination, Construction, and Asset Management. An integral aspect of this role includes drafting, negotiating, and interpreting various real estate documents, providing legal support for real estate related disputes and litigation, and managing legal processes that align with the company's core business functions and goals.  This is a remote position and come make your mark as an integral part of Bridge33 Capital! 

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 

• Expeditiously draft, review, and negotiate various real estate leases, including related lease amendments, assignments, estoppels, and SNDAs.
• 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 opening of retail spaces 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.
• Write and help pursue consent letters/waivers for various lease terms, such as use exclusive use restrictions, sublease requests, or co-tenancy claims.
• Able to quickly understand and follow the legal leasing processes that enable our large and diverse portfolio to expeditiously complete all leasing transactions.
• Able to quickly review and analyze various encumbrances on properties, such as REA’s, OEA’s, Declarations, and CUP’s, in order to provide the business stakeholders with a clear and concise understanding of the risks and possible solutions.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• 3-5 years of strong, relevant experience in real estate leasing, preferably retail leasing.
• Licensed and in good standing to practice law within at least one state in the U.S.
• A suitable candidate for this position should have the ability to work independently and be self-motivated, in order to complete multiple leasing transactions under strict deadlines.
• Confident in one’s speaking ability as it relates to lease negotiations as well as internal business communication – we do not hide behind email!
• Strong knowledge of legal principles and practices related to real estate, contracts, and business law.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and drafting skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
• Possess skills, abilities and traits that align with the company's Key Principles.  

Benefits

WHAT WE OFFER

• Fast paced and dynamic work environment, including frequent interaction with the senior management team.
• Flexible 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

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 [email protected].