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<div></div> BP Retail Los Angeles - 601 W 5th Street, Suite 700
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At Brookfield Properties, we believe retail should be anything but typical. It’s why we’re integrating shopping, dining, entertainment, and more to reimagine retail experiences everywhere. Because for us, retail isn’t just about managing properties or redeveloping malls. It’s about creating inspiring spaces that draw consumers in. It’s about helping our tenants build their brand in a big way. It’s about contributing to our communities. And, more than anything, it’s about bringing people together.
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If you’re ready to be a part of our team, we encourage you to apply.
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Job Description
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Brookfield Properties has an immediate need for an Assistant General Counsel at the corporate office in Los Angeles, CA.
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The Legal Department seeks to add an experienced, energetic leasing (contracts) attorney to proactively provide legal and other consultative services in a variety of contractual matters affecting the company's businesses and operations. The legal department provides to its varied client base a broad range of legal expertise, experience and practical knowledge in all facets of its business. The company legal department's focus on partnering with its clients, strong commitment to quality legal representation and collegial team atmosphere makes this an outstanding place to practice sophisticated corporate and transactional law.
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Overall, we seek qualities that display our company’s core values which are Humility, Attitude, Do the Right Thing, Together and Own it.
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Responsibilities include the following:
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Negotiate, draft, and review retail leases (including big box development leases), office leases, subleases, lease amendments, termination agreements, construction exhibits and other real estate contracts, lease action documentation and related real estate documentation (e.g., letters of intent, licenses, easement agreements, term commencement agreements, memoranda of lease, waivers of exclusives, lien release agreements, reciprocal access agreements, letters of credit, title reports, declarations of conditions, covenants and restrictions, etc.) that are clear, legally sound, and in terms favorable to the Company
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Analyze and address legal and contractual matters affecting Shopping Center tenants’ use and operation
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Assure that all agreements and contractual arrangements entered into on behalf of the Company comply with applicable corporate approvals
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Review existing leases and department store documentation and/or REA’s for analysis; counsel internal clients regarding development and redevelopment issues and impacts on existing contracts/leases
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Advise and counsel the Company internal clients with respect to the legal implications of proposed transactions
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Develop and maintain open communication and good working relationships with tenants and employee clients
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Other duties as assigned
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High School diploma or GED required
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J.D. from a leading law school with proven academic success
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A minimum of 4 years of relevant, substantive legal experience within the corporate, contracts or litigation group of a major law firm
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Experience with joint ventures, information technology, design/construction, energy, procurement and/or REITs is a plus
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Outstanding client management skills with an ability to inspire confidence and trust within a variety of clients
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Excellent interpersonal skills and an ability to interface with people at all levels by virtue of professional competence, personal integrity and personal style
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Flexibility and strong analytic ability
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Proven success in managing multiple tasks and priorities
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Dedication and commitment to practicing law in a fast-paced, team-focused environment
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<div></div> We are proud to create a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are grateful for your interest in this position, however, only candidates selected for pre-screening will be contacted.
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