Red Lobster

Sr. Counsel, Real Estate

Red Lobster • $120K — $150K *
Orlando, FL 32828In-Person
Real Estate & Construction
5 - 7 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 7+ years in real estate law (law firm/in-house) with a focus on commercial transactions
  • Licensed to practice law in Florida and good standing within applicable state bar
  • Juris Doctor degree from an ABA accredited institution
  • Strong communication, drafting, and organizational skills
  • Proven ability to build relationships and interact effectively with various stakeholders

Responsibilities

  • Analyze the company's real estate portfolio, including leases and environmental matters
  • Develop strategic solutions using innovative problem-solving skills
  • Negotiate and draft legal documents, such as lease amendments and non-disturbance agreements
  • Maintain property management databases in collaboration with other departments
  • Manage lease renewal timelines and processes with Asset Management
  • Oversee outside counsel when necessary
  • Support the real estate team as a knowledgeable resource

Benefits

  • Remote work eligibility allowing for a flexible work environment
  • Opportunities for professional development and training
  • Collaborative work atmosphere with cross-functional teams
  • Involvement in special projects related to real estate acquisitions
  • Supportive company culture encouraging initiative and creative problem solving
Full Job Description
Overview

***This position is US - remote eligible***

The Sr. Counsel, Real Estate analyzes, drafts, negotiates, and provides advice relating to all facets of the real property owned and leased by the Company. From time to time, the attorney will also work on the acquisition of properties for new restaurants. Counsel interfaces with members of the Asset Management, Facilities, Operations, Tax and Property Accounting teams, as well as other members of the Legal team. Counsel will communicate with landlords, developers and neighboring property owners, or their respective counsel.

RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Analyze and provide advice with respect to Company's real estate portfolio (e.g., leases, surveys, easements, declarations, eminent domain, environmental matters); includes determining rights and obligations regarding maintenance, use, alterations, indemnities, areas of responsibility and CAM payments; responding to inquiries regarding insurance and indemnity requirements under relevant documents
  • Apply innovative problem-solving skills in developing strategic solutions; includes providing legal advice and applying sound business judgment in a fast-paced, high-demand environment
  • Negotiate and draft documents; draft and respond to legal notices (e.g., non-disturbance agreements, lease amendments, easements, default notices).
  • Jointly maintain property management databases with other users
  • Manage lease renewal process, including accurately identifying term expirations, renewal notice deadlines, and other material deadlines, in collaboration with Asset Management
  • Effectively manage outside counsel when retained
  • Be an effective resource for the real estate team
  • Assist with special projects and training of others


REQUIRED TECHNICAL SKILLS
  • Minimum 7 years of law firm or in-house experience as a real estate attorney with emphasis on commercial real estate transactions, including leasing
  • Licensed to practice law and in good standing under the Bar of of any state that enables admission to practice as in-house counsel in Florida


REQUIRED EDUCATION
  • Juris Doctor Degree from an ABA accredited law school


OTHER KEY QUALIFICATIONS
  • Excellent communication, document drafting and organizational skills
  • Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with a variety of in-house clients, peers and subordinates, and interact effectively with third parties
  • Demonstrated ability to independently make decisions regarding complex property documents with an in-depth understanding of the risks involved
  • Demonstrated strong initiative and ability to handle multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
  • Proven analytical ability to recognize and creatively resolve issues

About Red Lobster

Red Lobster is an American casual dining restaurant chain headquartered in Orlando, Florida. The company has operations in the United States, Canada, Malaysia, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Mexico, and Japan. Red Lobster specializes in seafood, including lobster, shrimp, crab, and fish. The company was founded in 1968 and has since grown to become one of the largest seafood restaurant chains in the world. In 2014, Red Lobster was sold by Darden Restaurants to Golden Gate Capital for $2.1 billion. As of 2021, Red Lobster has over 700 locations worldwide.
Learn more about Red Lobster
Size
58,000 employees
Industry
Food & Beverages
Founded
1968
* Ladders Estimates

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