Associate Operations and Leasing Counsel

Job Description

Job Description

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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 $458 MM in its latest opportunistic fund, marking a key milestone in the Company’s growth.

We are looking to hire a motivated and enthusiastic ASSOCIATE OPERATIONS AND LEASING COUNSEL responsible for providing legal counsel and support to the company’s real estate operations, supporting a range of critical activities in various business units including Leasing, Property Management, Tenant Coordination, Construction, and Asset Management. An integral aspect of this role includes high-paced, high-volume drafting, negotiating, and interpreting various retail lease documents. This position is on-site 5 days / week at Bridge33’s downtown Chicago office, one of several Bridge33 national corporate offices.

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

• Draft and negotiate a high-volume of various commercial real estate documents at a fast pace, such as retail leases, office leases, construction service agreements, lease amendments, estoppel certificates, SNDAs, waivers, etc.
• Advise, direct and work closely with the business units including Leasing, Property Management, Tenant Coordination, Development, Lease Administration and Asset Management.
• Review and advise the business units on legal risks associated with retail shopping center operations, such as exclusive and prohibited use issues, lender consent concerns, co-tenancy calculations, maintenance and repair obligations, and potential development opportunities.
• Effectively and efficiently employ and comply with all Company legal processes, core business functions, and overall goals while aligning with the company's Key Principles.
• Provide legal support for real estate related disputes and litigation, such as breach of contract, eviction, or damage claims.
• Assist in the creation and implementation of various document templates, SOP’s, and workflow tracking tools.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS

Benefits

WHAT WE OFFER

The annual base salary range for this position is $110,000 - $145,000 and is eligible for an annual discretionary bonus based on individual and company performance.

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 hr.requests@bridge33capital.com.