Senior Counsel

 

We consider People first and believe true success can only be achieved when it is experienced by our shoppers, retailers, and team members alike.  That’s not a tagline, those are our Core Company Values, written by our People, for our People. 

With sites across North America, our diverse internal and external communities, stakeholders, and partners choose Tanger for the best value, experience, and opportunities.  We care about delivering on the Tanger Difference of working at Tanger.

In our continued mission to deliver the best value, experience and opportunity for our communities, stakeholders and partners using customer insights and experience, we are seeking a Senior Counsel who will play a crucial role in the drafting, reviewing and negotiation of leases with a focus on food and beverage leases, as well as ground leases. This position will report directly to the SVP, Associate General Counsel with geographic flexibility to work remotely offered by Tanger’s hub-and-spoke approach to a modern Teams-driven workplace.

About the Role:

In addition to drafting and reviewing leases, as the Senior Counsel you will perform legal research and interpret existing legal documents to determine the legal rights and obligations of the Company. You will also assist with negotiating non-lease related and lease management related documents.

Tanger’s Rewards:

• Competitive salary
• Generous Suite of Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits
• 401(k) match
• Paid PTO and Holidays
• Paid Volunteer Hours
• Team Member Paid Leave Programs
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Wellness Incentives
• Group Life and Disability Insurance
• Voluntary Benefits
• Team Member Discounts
• And more…

How you will contribute to what we do:

• Review document request received from leasing department, verify inconsistencies on such lease request with leasing representative and/or legal management and obtain all required approvals.
• Prepare document based on the document request, gather information needed, research and incorporate prior negotiated language (confirm any nonconforming language with the leasing representative and legal management) and include all necessary language to address all issues.
• Negotiate the open business and legal points with tenant’s legal contact and obtain internal approvals of negotiated solutions with leasing representative and legal management, as necessary.
• Revise document based on negotiations and direction from our representative and legal management, as necessary.
• Review tenant executed document to ensure the form and content reflect negotiations and approvals and commence document execution process.  If through this review and execution process language or exhibits need to be changed, obtain necessary approvals prior to execution by the Company.
• Review lease documents and provide legal drafting guidance drafted by Senior Paralegal and Associate General Counsel I
• Review requests for legal documents from Leasing and other various departments or provided forms and follow up with department representative to clarify scope of projects.
• Prepare or revise documents to address all legal and business concerns important to the department representative and the Company.
• Negotiate the open business and legal points with the other party’s legal contact and obtain appropriate internal approvals of negotiated solutions with department representative and legal management.
• Revise document based on negotiations and direction from department representative and legal management, as necessary.
• Discuss business points with leasing representative and offer suggestions to address both tenant’s concerns and the Company’s interests.

About You:

• A J.D. from an accredited law school, license to practice law in one state, and nine (9) plus years of drafting and negotiation of retail leases is required. Documented experience in food and beverage, and ground leasing is also required.  
• Preference will be given to individuals who meet the requirements of the role and are a graduate of a top 50 law school.  Nine (9) plus years of drafting and negotiating retail leases in-house with landlords or tenants is also preferred.
• You can identify, interpret, and apply the results of your research.
• You have experience handling multiple projects, prioritizing workflow, are detail oriented and can meet deadlines, problem solve and work independently as well as in a team.
• You are competent to make sound decisions on various substantive areas of contract and lease principles and law without significant managerial oversight.
• You keep all privileged information confidential except when required by law.
• You make sound decisions on various substantive areas of contract and lease principles and law without significant oversight.
• You can build relationships to increase performance, team cohesion and engagement.
• You read, write, and comprehend the English language.
• You embrace diversity of people, thought and style as the best way to bring value for our customers and retail partners and build an inclusive culture that enables and inspires high-performing teams.
• You can adhere to Tanger’s Core Values: Consider Community, Seek the Success of Others, Act Fairly & with Integrity, and Make it Happen.
• You embrace diversity of people, thought and style as the best way to bring value for our customers and retail partners

Experience the difference and be a part of our extraordinary team!

Hiring Range Disclaimer

The base salary range represents the low and high end of the hiring range for this position. Actual salaries will vary depending on factors including but not limited to location, experience, and performance. The range listed is just one component of Tanger's total compensation package for employees.

Targeted Hiring Range: $170,500 - $205,000 per year

About Tanger®

Tanger Inc. (NYSE: SKT) is a leading owner and operator of outlet and open-air retail shopping destinations, with over 43 years of expertise in the retail and outlet shopping industries. Tanger’s portfolio of 38 outlet centers, one adjacent managed center and one open-air lifestyle center comprises over 15 million square feet well positioned across tourist destinations and vibrant markets in 20 U.S. states and Canada. A publicly traded REIT since 1993, Tanger continues to innovate the retail experience for its shoppers with over 3,000 stores operated by more than 700 different brand name companies.  For more information on Tanger, call 1-800-4TANGER or visit tanger.com.

We Consider Community, Seek the Success of Others, Act Fairly & with Integrity, and Make it Happen!  We are deeply committed to creating and sustaining an organizational culture reflective of the collective mixture of unique experiences, perspectives, and viewpoints of our people, partners, and communities that contribute to making Tanger an environment where everyone is welcomed, respected, heard, supported, and able to thrive.  Tanger is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Workplace. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business need.

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Salary

• $170,500 - $205,000/year