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Valvoline Inc. · 4 days ago

Senior Real Estate Counsel

United States

Full-time

Remote

Senior Level

6+ years exp

Valvoline Inc. is a leader in automotive preventive maintenance, committed to investing in its people and technology. The Senior Real Estate Counsel will handle commercial real estate leasing, acquisitions, and general real estate law to support the company's store development and growth, while also managing other real estate transactions.

AutomotiveLogisticsOil and Gas

No H1B

Responsibilities

Drafting, negotiating and finalizing commercial ground leases for Valvoline Instant Oil Change stores and for office leases supporting Valvoline Instant Oil Change, as well as other types of agreements for a broad range of real estate transactions including acquisitions, leasing, and dispositions

Working closely with the Property Management/Lease Administration team to handle post-lease execution issues and landlord/tenant relationships. Effectively negotiates resolution of issues

Analyzing and providing legal advice on real estate transactions, strategies, and other issues affecting large portfolio of retail locations, with a focus on problem solving

Working on ad hoc legal real estate related projects, including but not limited to, revising and updating LOI and ground lease policies, trainings, templates and processes

Working in conjunction with other attorneys on acquisitions and divestitures to include due diligence, drafting and negotiation of deal documents

Other duties and responsibilities as determined by Valvoline from time to time in its sole discretion

Qualification

Commercial real estate lawDraftingNegotiating leasesReal estate acquisitionsGeneral contract lawWork autonomouslyPrioritize tasksCommunication skillsInterpersonal skillsPresentation skillsNegotiation skills

Required

Bachelor's Degree, a Juris Doctorate (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school; and a license from a state bar (i.e., have passed at least one bar exam)

Minimum of six years (eight preferred) experience practicing commercial real estate law with a strong emphasis on commercial leasing required (law firm and in-house experience preferred)

Extensive experience drafting and negotiating leases, supervising lease due diligence and resolving title, survey and entitlement issues

Extensive experience with general contract law

Ability to translate complex legal requirements into simple streamlined compliance processes

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Strong interpersonal skills; ability to build effective relationships, listen effectively and collaborate with others

Strong presentation, advocacy and negotiation skills

Capable of working both autonomously and collaboratively; effective at juggling and prioritizing multiple competing tasks in a fast-paced, challenging environment

Must be authorized to work in the U.S

Preferred

Experience with real estate acquisitions

Experience within a retail industry

Experience with ground leasing of out parcel developments

Experience with construction contracts

Benefits

Health insurance plans (medical, dental, vision)

HSA and flexible spending accounts

401(k)

Incentive opportunity

Life insurance

Short and long-term disability insurance

Paid vacation and holidays

Employee Assistance Program

Valvoline Instant Oil Change discounts

Tuition reimbursement

Adoption assistance

Company

Valvoline Inc.

Valvoline Inc., the quick, easy, trusted name in preventive vehicle maintenance, leads the industry with automotive service innovations that simplify consumers lives and take the worry out of vehicle care.

Founded in 1866

Lexington, Kentucky, USA

10001+ employees