Legal Leasing Counsel

Federal Realty is a proven leader in the ownership, operation, development and redevelopment of premium retail real estate in the country's best markets. We consider ourselves one of the most innovative and dynamic real estate companies in the area. We encourage you to research Federal Realty to learn about our high quality community shopping centers and mixed use properties. While Federal Realty is one of the largest publicly traded real estate investment trusts in the country (as measured by the value of our assets), we function and operate as a small company. Team members with initiative and proven ability can be involved in many facets of executing Federal Realty's business plan. We encourage you to look us up on LinkedIn and follow Federal Realty.

Federal Realty is currently sourcing for a business oriented attorney, with extensive retail leasing experience (office leasing experience encouraged), to join our Legal Leasing team in our corporate headquarters located in North Bethesda, MD. Legal Leasing Counsel will primarily review, draft, negotiate and manage the process of leases and supplemental lease documents from initial preparation through execution for properties across the Federal portfolio, working closely with the leasing, construction and development departments. In addition, Legal Leasing Counsel will work closely with Federal's operations team to assist in advising and documenting viable solutions to disputes. Responsibilities

• Review, draft, negotiate and manage the process for lease documents, secondary lease related documents and other supplemental documents from initial preparation through signing.
• Communicate and interact with the company's leasing, construction, development, lease administration departments, as well as tenants, their counsel and brokers.
• Oversee legal matters that impact Operating Properties including preparation of, or response to, default claims asserted by or against tenants; preparation of notices and letter amendments to the leases through resolution of matters / claims; research relating to property operations and use restrictions, tenant and landlord rights; and interpretation of lease language as requested.
• Perform legal research, as necessary, on leases and other real estate matters.
• Experience with review of title documents including Reciprocal Easement Agreements and other documents which affect Owner's right to develop / redevelop.

Qualifications

Salary Range : The typical base pay range for this role is $180,000-$215,000 per year, plus bonus. To ensure a fair and competitive offer, we consider your job-related skills, experience, relevant education, and training.

Federal Realty Investment Trust is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. Federal values a diverse workforce and is committed to providing equal employment and advancement opportunities to all employees and applicants. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetics, sexual orientation, or protected Veteran status.

Federal Realty Investment Trust does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Federal Realty Investment Trust and Federal Realty Investment Trust will not be obligated to pay a placement fee.

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