Reports to:          Legal Director

SUMMARY:

The Corporate Counsel is responsible for research, legal document preparation and negotiation, securing required documentation from tenants and communicating action items to other departments.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Review, negotiation, and preparation of commercial leases, renewals, SNDA’s, assignments, estoppel certificates and other legal instruments.
• Supervising the company’s landlord-tenant litigations in absence of Legal Director.
• Review and interpret loan documentation.
• Secure required tenant documentation such as evidence of insurance.
• Document activity and results in Yardi database.
• Maintain and encourage open lines of communication with other departments including Accounting, Lease Administration, Leasing, Asset Management, and Property Management.
• Special projects as needed, including for the Executive Team.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of relevant legal terminology (ability to read and understand legal documents).
• Knowledge of real estate terminology preferred.
• Ability to be persistent and persuasive.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Good inter-personal skills and customer service skills.
• Excellent organization and time management skills.
• Ability to multi-task (proven ability to work on multiple projects from inception to completion).
• Detail and deadline oriented.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong results focus and ability to prioritize tasks.
• Strong analytical skills.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Law degree.
• Licensed to practice law in NC preferred.
• Commercial real estate experience preferred.
• At least 3 years’ experience as attorney preferred.
• Strong computer skills. Experience in Yardi and SharePoint a plus.  Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (advanced MS Word & Outlook skills).

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