The Attorney is responsible for providing legal support and expertise in commercial real estate transactions, with a primary focus on leasing matters. The attorney is also tasked with managing multiple projects simultaneously, collaborating with internal and external stakeholders, and proactively identifying and resolving legal issues to protect the organization’s interests.  The ideal candidate must be able to thrive in an extremely fast-paced environment, demonstrating the ability to prioritize tasks, meet tight deadlines, and adapt to shifting priorities while maintaining a high level of accuracy and professionalism.

Essential Duties – Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

• Preparing and reviewing commercial real estate documents for purchase, lease, and sales
• Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of commercial lease agreements, including retail and ground leases.
• Reviewing due diligence for title, survey, and development documents
• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders, including property managers, tenants, brokers, and other legal professionals
• Responding to 3^rd party inquiries regarding legal issues
• Assist in managing litigation
• Negotiating documents and terms with 3^rd party legal counsel
• Making decisions of legal documents and terms
• Supporting and working with team on development projects
• Maintaining knowledge of organization’s operations and legal documents
• Promulgating and creating directives of corporate acts and decisions
• Conducting legal research
• Preserving all corporate records
• Assist in developing and updating leasing templates and standard practices

Marginal Duties

• TBD

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

• Experience working with national tenants.
• Exposure to a variety of leasing types (retail, office, industrial, etc.).
• Familiarity with real estate financing and transactional work.
• Must possess excellent communication skills and exchange information with others accurately.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Exceptional organization in managing time with the ability to prioritize multiple projects simultaneously and meet strict deadlines. 

The ideal candidate should have a positive, can-do attitude and…

• Be First. Be Fast. Persist. Plain and simple: we’re responsive, quick to action, and we tirelessly fight through everyday challenges.
• Do More. Be More. We believe that if we’re not exceeding expectations, we’re not doing enough. On every level, we do more because that’s how we’re wired.
• Be Direct. Show Respect. We’re straight shooters when it comes to our clients and team. Honesty and respect go a long way in the world of business. And life.
• Be Flexible. Embrace Change. Every day is a new day with new challenges. We know that’s just how the world works. So, we’re always prepared to adapt in order to succeed. 
• Be Inspired. Be Proud. We’re motivated to do work that inspires us. We have pride and passion in everything we do. 
• Say It. Own it. Accountability is key here at SimonCRE. So, we say what we mean and do what we say. 
• Dream Up. Team Up. We dream big and work together to make things happen. Around here we KNOW teamwork makes the dream work. 
• Be Helpful. Build Trust. When people think of us, we want them to think of a company that is nothing but helpful.

Supervisory responsibilities- Yes.  This individual is responsible for accomplishing department objectives by evaluating, training, and developing department staff. 

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• General office environment
• Occasionally works in outdoor weather conditions
• Occasionally works in construction environment conditions

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position for long periods of time
• Minimal lifting and carrying up to 25 pounds
• Occasionally move about the exterior and interior of properties

Travel Required- Occasional travel within the United States

Required Education, Experience, Licenses

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the bar in Arizona.
• 2-5 years of experience in commercial real estate law, with substantial leasing experience.
• Strong knowledge of commercial leasing practices, real estate law, and industry standards.
• Demonstrated ability to draft and negotiate complex lease agreements and related documents.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team environment.
• Proficiency in legal research tools and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience with Mac iOS is a plus.
• Valid Driver’s License.

SimonCRE provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.  This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.