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Flynn Group · 4 days ago

Counsel, Real Estate and Commercial

Independence, OH

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Flynn Group is a leading franchise operator with a diverse portfolio of restaurants and gyms. They are seeking a Counsel, Real Estate and Commercial to support all legal aspects of their real estate operations and commercial practice, providing legal advice, drafting agreements, and improving processes within the legal department.

Food and BeverageRestaurants

Hiring Manager

Brie Braude

Responsibilities

Review, draft, and negotiate real estate agreements, including but not limited to, leases, lease amendments, subleases, real estate purchase agreements, estoppels, SNDAs, CC&Rs, easements, and related agreements

Conduct title/survey review

Prepare lease summaries and analysis

Provide legal advice and assistance on real estate, development, and related corporate matters

Support Real Estate Property Management team to analyze rights and responsibilities under applicable leases/agreements and articulate company positions

Identify opportunities for process improvements; develop and execute on improved processes and procedures to increase efficiencies, manage and utilize data, and help support growing Real Estate and Legal Departments

Support Franchise Agreement review and execution; liaise with business team to collect and verify information in connection with same

Help establish improved processes and systems for tracking Franchise and Development Agreements, including but not limited to dates, incentives, and remodel obligations

Draft, review, analyze, modify, and negotiate commercial agreements, business associate agreements, confidentiality agreements and other contracts

Interpret contract requirements, obligations, and risk exposure; prepare summaries of same

Contribute to the development and improvement of contract templates, model contract library, and the efficiency of the legal contract management process

Partner with the Associate General Counsel to educate/train business partners on key commercial, legal, corporate policy, contracting process technology, and other considerations

Assist in the management of contract documentation flow, approvals, reporting, and archiving consistent with internal processes

Support Associate General Counsel in preparing monthly and bi-annual reporting on practice group pipeline and impact

Execute other tasks or responsibilities assigned by your supervisor to support the needs of the law department

Qualification

Real estate lawCommercial agreementsJuris DoctorContract negotiationLegal adviceClient serviceEntrepreneurial mindsetProfessional developmentTeam playerCommunication skills

Required

5+ years of real estate experience in a law firm and/or as an in-house attorney

Experience working on multiple real estate or commercial transactions at a time, including leasing and/or purchase and sale transactions

Juris Doctor from an accredited law school; member in good standing of at least one state bar

Entrepreneurial mindset that enables you to successfully work independently with little guidance, but also to use good judgment and escalate issues when needed

Demonstrated ability to guide multiple objectives and initiatives simultaneously

Dedication to exceptional client service

Ability to operate as a team player who can effectively work with legal staff and business clients cooperatively and efficiently

Commitment to professional development and growth

Exceptional written and verbal communication skills

Sound and practical business judgment and good old-fashioned common sense

An upbeat, can-do attitude, in keeping with the company's 'Own It!' philosophy

And you should love being a lawyer!