Leasing Counsel

At Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield (URW), you’ll have the opportunity to impact the future of real estate by developing innovative and engaging places that reinvent the experience of being together. Come join a team that builds excitement about working ’ll get to work with leaders who are passionate about tackling changing consumer behavior with innovative experiences. All this bold vision means the company culture embraces evolution and change.

We believe there is no "perfect" candidate and want to encourage applying even if all the requirements listed aren’t met. If you’re passionate about URW and looking to learn and grow, we look forward to reviewing your application!

Draft and negotiate leases, letters of intent, subleases, amendments, assignments, temporary license agreements, and other related leasing documents. Assist the leasing teams in tenant lease negotiations, identify and discuss legal and business issues, and help resolve such issues in the best interest of the Company. Provide advice to the business to avoid legal disputes including landlord/tenant legal issues, tenant leases, tenant defaults and other miscellaneous legal matters.

• Other responsibilities shall include, without limitation:
• Participate in the development and interpretation of company operating policies and procedures.
• Provide guidance and advice on legal aspects of leasing and other general real estate matters.
• Provide guidance to paralegals and coordinators to process lease documentation through execution.
• Provide general legal advice related to leasing matters that may arise from time to time.

• Member of the California Bar in good standing.
• Strong academic credentials preferred.
• "Big law firm" and in‑house experience preferred. Experience with REITs and/or retail real estate companies preferred.
• 5+ years prior experience negotiating and drafting complex retail, office and/or mixed‑use lease documents, preferably in regional or flagship mixed‑use retail development settings.
• Excellent reading, oral/written communication skills, strong analytical capability, negotiation skills and concise grammatical skills, detail oriented with strong organizational skills.
• Strong work ethic with a positive, can‑do attitude.
• Strong initiative and ability to manage multiple projects as well as strong follow‑through skills.
• Ability to work well with others in a fast‑paced, team‑oriented and dynamic environment.
• Ability to complete projects timely and accurately and to interact and communicate diplomatically with others.

• Exempt
• $150,000 – $195,000/year + Discretionary Annual Bonus

Unibail‑Rodamco‑Westfield (URW) is driven by an entrepreneurial foundation of talented and ambitious employees who embrace change, strive for innovation, and know when to venture into uncharted terrain. Teams within URW are collaborative and thrive by working together to seize opportunity and solve challenges. Employees receive mentorship and guidance while being empowered to drive their initiatives, embracing their individuality and unique backgrounds.

URW’s flagship destinations are interwoven into the community fabric, and we give employees the power to be impactful in their work and lead meaningful change in our communities through volunteering, DE&I programming and leading ESG efforts. URW is an innovator and trend‑setter in experiential entertainment and is making bold moves to be a brand that creates inspiring consumer experiences in‑person and digitally.

Breaking beyond conventional beliefs, URW is surprising and delighting customers by reinventing being together and creating memorable moments.

To Reinvent Being Together – reimagining how individuals and communities come together, socialize, and enjoy dynamic experiences alongside one another in entirely new ways. We are at our best when we are TOGETHER safely and joyfully.

Unibail‑Rodamco‑Westfield is an equal opportunity employer that embraces diversity of backgrounds, perspectives, experience, and skills. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, and other legally protected characteristics.

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Legal

Real Estate and Retail