Real estate assistant Jobs in Kansas City, KS

First Washington Realty is seeking a talented Real Estate Counsel to join our growing in-house legal team. This junior to mid-level attorney will play a key role in supporting our retail leasing and real estate operations, handling lease negotiations, drafting lease-related contracts, and providing legal guidance on deal structures.

As part of the First Washington Realty Legal Team, you’ll be part of a highly experienced and collaborative legal team of eight in-house real estate professionals, including senior counsel and paralegals with deep expertise in leasing, research, and corporate matters. Spanning multiple locations across the country, First Washington Realty provides an excellent opportunity to learn, contribute, and grow within a well-developed in-house legal environment. The Real Estate Counsel will report to the Associate General Counsel and will receive guidance and mentorship from senior legal team members.

If you’re looking to gain hands-on transactional experience in a fast-paced, team-oriented setting, this is a great opportunity to be involved in the full in-house transactional legal experience, working closely with business professionals across leasing, asset management, property management and construction from LOI through execution.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Draft, review, and negotiate retail lease agreements, lease amendments, letters of intent, licenses, and other lease-related documents from initial draft through execution.
• Advise internal teams (leasing, asset management, property management, and construction) on key lease provisions, including CAM, delivery conditions, contingencies, exclusives, and use restrictions.
• Assist in lease enforcement efforts, including drafting default notices and coordinating with outside counsel as needed.
• Conduct lease analysis and document review to support new leasing transactions, renewals, and modifications; prepare lease abstract documents to summarize leases.
• Prepare and review legal documents such as property management agreements, leasing agreements, confidentiality agreements, and vendor contracts.
• Support due diligence efforts by reviewing title reports, surveys, and lease abstracts for new acquisitions, as needed.
• Help maintain, improve and organize lease templates, databases, abstracts, and contract tracking systems to drive efficiency.
• Contribute to a collaborative legal team environment, offering insights and problem-solving support to colleagues as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support the legal team and business objectives.

QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL REQUIRED :

PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS :

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the individual(s) assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required. Management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and to assign other duties, as necessary.

First Washington Realty is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, or any other status protected by law.

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