Senior Lease Negotiator

We are partnered with a proven leader in the ownership, operation, development and redevelopment of premium retail real estate in the country's best markets. They are seeking an individual with extensive experience in drafting and negotiating retail lease agreements to join the team as a Senior Lease Negotiator.This role requires a strong background in preparing retail lease documents and related correspondence, working collaboratively with a team of Lease Negotiators, Attorneys, and Legal Leasing Assistants to support the drafting of lease agreements for existing and prospective tenants. An emphasis may be placed on secondary documents, including renewals, expansions, relocations, assignments, rent deferrals, lien waivers, and estoppels. This position will also involve legal leasing research on assigned properties.The position will be based in either North Bethesda, MD or El Segundo, CA. The ideal candidate will be able to work effectively in time-sensitive situations, meet deadlines, collaborate in a team environment, and prioritize assigned work. This individual must thrive in a fast-paced environment while maintaining strong attention to detail.ResponsibilitiesDraft lease documents, including secondary documents from letter of intent and/or lease brief using internal document production softwarePrepare redlines and revisions of subsequent drafts of lease documentsAdapt existing forms to specific deals, revising existing language based upon comments from tenant and/or attorney, utilizing the Lease Language Book appropriatelyCollaborate with attorneys, other departments, and current/potential tenants to keep deals moving efficiently and smoothly to include the timely processing of Tenant-executed documents and completion of legal abstractsDraft and negotiate vendor and broker agreements according to departmental guidelinesInvestigate and gather information from internal and external sourcesMaintain lease production and weekly status reports of pending documents using internal reporting softwareCollaborate with outside counsel, and when requested, track the status of lease documentation being prepared by outside counselCreate and maintain files including working, chronological, and litigation filesDraft internal and external correspondenceCoordinate with internal departments responsible for lease administration and collections to check tenant account for defaults and arrearagesProvide occasional administrative support to the legal departmentComplete other various projects and duties as assignedQualifications8+ years previous paralegal/lease negotiator experience, previous experience in a legal department of a real estate company a strong plusCollege degree or paralegal certificateHighly proficient using MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel) with the ability to learn and use new software and systemsKnowledge of legal terminology and experience with generation of lease briefs and retail leasesExcellent written and verbal communication skillsStrong time management skills and attention to detail, with a high degree of accuracy and success in delivering to key deadlinesPrevious experience with Salesforce a plusDemonstrated success working collaboratively and in a team environmentFlexibility to occasionally adjust working hours to meet deadlines and collaborate with team members on the East and West CoastsMinimal travel required