Senior Leasing Counsel

Short Description:

The Senior Counsel will be responsible for providing legal guidance and support to a regional leasing team and will be expected to maintain data integrity in the preparation, review and negotiation of retail real estate leases for that region. This position is expected to build strong working partnerships internally and will also provide guidance and mentoring to a junior attorney. The position can be located in either our Cincinnati, OH corporate headquarters or Park City, UT corporate office.

 

Detailed Description:

Phillips Edison & Company is seeking a seasoned retail leasing attorney with experience representing landlords and tenants to join our team as a Senior Counsel. Experience negotiating with anchor/big box tenants and regional tenants is a required.  The position can be located in either our Cincinnati, OH corporate headquarters or Park City, UT corporate office.

The Senior Counsel will be responsible for providing legal guidance and support to a regional leasing team and will be expected to maintain data integrity in the preparation, review and negotiation of retail real estate leases for that region. This position is expected to build strong working partnerships internally and will also provide guidance and mentoring to a junior attorney.  

Additional experience and qualifications needed for the role include:  

• Juris Doctorate from an excellent law school.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience practicing as a lawyer with an emphasis on retail real estate leasing experience required. In-house experience working with leasing agents strongly preferred.   
• Good standing in at least one state.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and strong problem-solving skills required.
• Must have outstanding contract negotiation and drafting skills.
• Demonstrated poise, tact, diplomacy and the ability to build effective internal and external relationships. 

 

Third Party Recruiters: We do not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than from the candidates themselves. Any agency or independent recruiter must have a signed agreement with us before presenting candidates. Submission of unsolicited resumes without a signed agreement will not create any obligation on our part.