Vice President, Senior Counsel (Retail Real Estate Development)

Vice President, Senior Counsel (Retail Real Estate Development)

Phillips Edison & Company LTD
Nationwide
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Phillips Edison & Company ('PECO') is seeking an experienced attorney who is an expert on commercial real estate development in the retail space to join our team. The ideal candidate will have at least ten years of experience handling complex real estate development deals including ground-up development, redevelopment, entitlements, REA, work letters, zoning, etc.

Responsibilities:

• Provide legal advice and support to the company's real estate development team
• Draft and negotiate complex real estate development agreements, including purchase and sale agreements, development agreements, construction contracts, ground leases and lease agreements
• Advise on land use and zoning issues, including entitlements and permitting
• Manage local counsel on real estate development matters
• Provide legal support on other real estate-related matters as needed

Requirements:

• Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school
• Active license to practice law in the state where the company is located
• At least ten years of experience handling complex real estate development deals
• Strong knowledge of commercial real estate development, including ground-up development, redevelopment, entitlements, REA, work letters, zoning, etc.
• Excellent drafting and negotiation skills
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

Job Information

Job Category:

Real Estate

Position Type:

Full Time

Experience:

10 - 20 years

Education:

JD