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Corporate Talent Acquisition at Burlington
Overview
As the
Director, Counsel – Real Estate , you’ll will represent the Company in the acquisition, disposition and leasing of real estate. In this role, you must be familiar with anchor and/or junior anchor tenant leasing as well as the negotiation of all collateral documents such as guaranty, recognition and non-disturbance agreements and estoppels.
A Day in the Life: - Counsel will lead all aspects of the negotiation and documentation of shopping center leases for Burlington, inclusive of examination and resolution of title and environmental issues, deed, easement and restrictive covenant issues, and mortgage and title issues.
- Negotiate and draft anchor and junior anchor leases, subleases, waivers, restrictions, and collateral documents such as guaranty, recognition and non-disturbance agreements and estoppels.
- Manage real estatedeal from the letter of intent stage to lease signing and store opening.
- Manage internal and external deal processes and drive continuous improvements and scalability in deal processes and execution. Plan and coordinate due diligence reviews. Advise Sr. Management on legal risks and recommend practical plans for managing those risks.
- Partner cross-functionally with other attorneys, outside counsel, government & municipal officials and internal departments.
You Come With: - JD from an accredited law school is required. Must be a member in good standing of at least one state bar; experience in CA strongly preferred
- Must have the ability to obtain New Jersey in-house certification if not admitted in New Jersey.
- 5+ years’ experience in negotiating and documenting shopping center leases. Emphasis on anchor and junior anchor retail leasing.
- Experience in a large law firm or corporate setting for a major retailer or shopping center REIT preferred.
- Familiarity with a various types of real estate transactions facilities required, including, without limitation, shopping centers, enclosed malls, urban locations, multi-level properties, strip centers and stand alone store locations.
- High level of integrity and the demonstrated ability to handle sensitive and confidential information in a professional manner
- Exceptional time management, prioritization, organizational, and follow-up skills with strong attention to detail. Prompt in responding to issues with the ability to operate under pressure and to be very flexible at all times, including reprioritizing when necessary
- Ability to deliver effective results and meet tight deadlines and targets
- Ability to make sound business decisions
- Strong problem solving skills; must be proactive and take initiative and have the ability to work independently
- Strong interpersonal/people skills; ability to establish and build partnerships with all levels of management and business partners
- Must have superior communications skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to create and edit business correspondence
- Must have strong computer skills preferably in MS Office applications, including Excel (intermediate/advanced), Word, Outlook, Visio, and PowerPoint, with the ability to quickly master new systems and software applications
Come join our team. You’re going to like it here! You will enjoy a competitive wage, flexible hours, and an associate discount. Burlington’s benefits package includes medical, dental and vision coverage including life and disability insurance. Full time associates are also eligible for paid time off, paid holidays and a 401(k) plan.
We are a rapidly growing brand and provide a variety of training and development opportunities so our associates can grow with us. Our teams work hard and have fun together! Burlington associates make a difference in the lives of customers, colleagues, and the communities where we live and work every day. Burlington Stores, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity.
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Posting Number 2025-230951 Address 1830 Route 130 North Zip Code 08016 Additional Locations US-CA-Los Angeles | US-CA-San Diego Workplace Type Hybrid Position Type Regular Full-Time Career Site Category Corporate Position Category Real Estate/Store Development Evergreen Yes Min USD $150,000.00/Annual Mid USD $190,000.00/Annual Seniority level
Employment type
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Job function
Legal Industries
Retail
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