Temporary Counsel, Real Estate & Construction

Major, Lindsey & Africa’s Interim Legal Talent group has an immediate need for a Temporary Counsel, Real Estate & Construction.

Overview: A luxury retail company seeks a Temporary Counsel, Real Estate & Construction to support the growth and upkeep of its retail portfolio across the Americas. Reporting to Senior Legal Counsel, Real Estate.

Company: A luxury retail company with a portfolio across the Americas.

Experience: 5-10+ years of transactional real estate experience at a law firm, or a combination of law firm and in-house experience, with a focus on leasing and working knowledge of construction contracting, including AIA documents. Prior in-house and retail leasing experience are strongly preferred.

Location: NYC Hybrid Preferred. Open to Remote

Responsibilities Include:

• Draft, review, and negotiate retail leases and related documents, including subleases, assignments, amendments, renewals, surrenders, releases, access agreements, and termination agreements.
• Draft, review, and negotiate office leases, licenses, and location agreements for pop-ups and events; review and negotiate subordination, non-disturbance and attornment agreements (SNDAs) and estoppel certificates.
• Support diligence and document review for new sites, relocations, and store closures while managing multiple leasing transactions and internal client requests in a fast-paced environment.
• Draft, review, and negotiate construction documentation, including contractor, architect, consultant, and services agreements and AIA forms, as well as facilities service agreements and other commercial agreements.
• Advise on design and construction issues, mechanic’s liens, delay claims, and vendor disputes.
• Ensure construction, operations, and tenant improvement work complies with lease obligations, partnering with internal stakeholders to meet store buildout timelines.

Qualifications:

• J.D. from an accredited law school and admission to practice in good standing with the New York State Bar.
• 5-10+ years of transactional real estate experience at a law firm, or at a law firm and an in-house legal department; prior in-house experience is strongly preferred.
• Retail leasing experience is strongly preferred, ideally in luxury or multi-site retail, along with working knowledge of construction contracting, including AIA documents.
• Excellent drafting, negotiation, interpersonal, communication, and client-relations skills.
• Ability to independently manage a high volume of projects and deadlines, with sound business judgment, close attention to detail, and the ability to anticipate issues and recognize when to escalate.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and integrity and remain current on developments in commercial real estate law.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.

Information regarding benefits can be found on MLA’s Website on the Consultant Resources Page:

All interested and qualified candidates should apply directly with Major, Lindsey & Africa for review and consideration.

Major, Lindsey & Africa does not discriminate against applications on the basis of age, sex, race or any other protected characteristics pursuant to applicable state or federal laws.

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