Associate Operations and Leasing Counsel

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Bridge33 Capital is a rapidly growing vertically integrated real estate private equity firm focused on openair retail real estate. The Company recently raised $458 MM in its latest opportunistic fund marking a key milestone in the Companys growth.

We are looking to hire a motivated and enthusiastic ASSOCIATE OPERATIONS AND LEASING COUNSEL responsible for providing legal counsel and support to the companys real estate operations supporting a range of critical activities in various business units including Leasing Property Management Tenant Coordination Construction and Asset Management. An integral aspect of this role includes highpaced highvolume drafting negotiating and interpreting various retail lease documents. This position is onsite 4 days a week at Bridge33s downtown Chicago office one of several Bridge33 national corporate offices.

MISSION

We build relationships and create value where others dont.

KEY PRINCIPLES

Were Better Together Were Here to Serve We crush our egos and we have empathy for teammates We stay positive We embrace accountability and we champion results.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Draft and negotiate a highvolume of various commercial real estate documents at a fast pace such as retail leases office leases construction service agreements lease amendments estoppel certificates SNDAs waivers etc.
• Advise direct and work closely with the business units including Leasing Property Management Tenant Coordination Development Lease Administration and Asset Management.
• Review and advise the business units on legal risks associated with retail shopping center operations such as exclusive and prohibited use issues lender consent concerns cotenancy calculations maintenance and repair obligations and potential development opportunities.
• Effectively and efficiently employ and comply with all Company legal processes core business functions and overall goals while aligning with the companys Key Principles.
• Provide legal support for real estate related disputes and litigation such as breach of contract eviction or damage claims.
• Assist in the creation and implementation of various document templates SOPs and workflow tracking tools.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• Licensed and in good standing to practice law within at least one state in the U.S.
• At least 23 years of strong experience in commercial real estate law preferably for a midsize/large law firm.
• Strong baseline knowledge of retail real estate and the operation of open air shopping centers.
• Excellent communication negotiation and drafting skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fastpaced and dynamic environment.
• Ideal candidates for this position should have a desire to act the ability to be deliberate quick and efficient in their work and the diligence to manage and execute on competing priorities.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Fast paced and dynamic work environment with the ability to grow the role and your career.
• Generous paid time off policy.
• Company sponsored medical dental and vision insurance.
• Company paid life insurance.
• Company paid short and longterm disability insurance.
• Paid parental leave.
• 401k plan with Company match
• 11 paid holidays

We offer a competitive annual base salary ranging from $110000 to $150000 based on skills and experience.

Bridge33 provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race color religion age sex national origin disability status genetic information protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local laws. Bridge33 is committed to providing access equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment its services programs and activities. To request reasonable accommodation please contact our Human Resources department at

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