Ulta Beauty · 2 weeks ago
Sr Paralegal- Real Estate
Bolingbrook, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$78K/yr - $120K/yr
7+ years expUlta Beauty is the largest North American beauty retailer and the premier beauty destination for cosmetics, fragrance, skin care products, hair care products and salon services. They are seeking an experienced paralegal with technical expertise in retail real estate leasing to provide legal support to their Growth & Development business partners, managing lease documentation and compliance.
BeautyConsumer GoodsCosmeticsRetail
Responsibilities
Negotiate and draft lease documents including amendments, notices, and letter agreements, perform lease reviews and related due diligence, proof and confirm lease and abstract data, collaborate with internal partners to secure due diligence and approvals, negotiate with landlords, property managers, and third-parties, and track projects and update progress in concert with other stakeholders
Manage lease critical dates and deadlines to minimize risk to Ulta Beauty. Draft and process lease renewal option notices pursuant to monthly real estate committee approval as well as notice date and expiration date extension agreements in coordination with G&D strategy. Notify internal partners of pending and urgent deadlines, follow up on approvals, and attend weekly G&D meetings to report on progress. Regularly monitor and update multiple sources to track lease expiration and renewal dates
Lead the negotiation and documentation of SNDAs and estoppels relating to the existing store fleet. In concert with internal partners, implement and maintain appropriate processes to ensure proper due diligence and timely execution and delivery of documents in compliance with lease requirements. Implement quality control measures to ensure accuracy. Maintain and enhance, as appropriate, SNDA and estoppel templates consistent with best practices and update relevant reporting
Review and accurately interpret lease documents to determine requirements relating to exclusives, use restrictions, protected areas and estoppel/SNDA requests as well as ad-hoc reviews in response to queries from internal stakeholders
Attend monthly real estate committee meeting to track and report approvals of lease actions concerning critical dates
Support the maintenance and accuracy of the portfolio management system and legal file and participate in projects relating to the same
Assist in special projects and/or perform other duties as assigned by the Senior Counsel, VP Assistant General Counsel, or Chief Legal Officer
Qualification
Required
Paralegal certificate from an accredited program
7 to 10 years of real estate legal experience, including a background in retail leasing transaction
Licensed Notary. If not a notary, the Company will cover cost to become one
Thrives in a high volume, fast paced environment
Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail
Able to balance multiple, detailed tasks simultaneously, prioritize appropriately and delegate to available resources
Ability to work independently and proactively
Collaborates effectively within a team
Proficient in document drafting and reviewing contracts and agreements pursuant to deal terms
Process oriented and ability to create and/or recommend standard operating procedures
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Must have a working knowledge of real estate systems, contract management systems, and Microsoft Office applications
Benefits
Paid time off
Health
Dental
Vision
Life and disability benefits
Company
Ulta Beauty
Ulta Beauty is a beauty retailer that offers a wide range of products including cosmetics, fragrances, skincare, and hair care.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$266.3MKey Investors
Berkshire HathawayDimensional Fund Advisors
2024-08-14Post Ipo Equity· $266.3M
2016-10-11Post Ipo Equity
2007-10-25IPO
Leadership Team
Kecia Steelman
President & Chief Operating Officer
Chris Lialios
Senior Vice President Controller
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