BlackByrd Partners · 4 days ago
In-House - Real Estate Counsel
Charlotte, NC
Full-time
Onsite
Senior LevelBlackByrd Partners is a well-established national retail organization committed to innovation and operational excellence. They are seeking a Real Estate Counsel who will provide strategic legal counsel, focusing on drafting and negotiating retail leases while supporting all real estate-related legal and business issues.
Staffing & Recruiting
Responsibilities
Draft, negotiate and provide support for commercial real estate lease and finance matters through skilled retail lease drafting, negotiation and editing while properly balancing business risks and meeting internal objectives and guidelines, legal research (as necessary) in jurisdictions across the country
Collaboratively support the company's retail lease portfolio, addressing issues as they arise and drafting/negotiating attendant documents (including lease renewals, amendments, SNDAs, estoppels, landlord dispute letters)
Partner closely with real estate, leasing, construction, procurement, and facilities teams - answering questions on lease interpretations and making recommendations for best practices and processes to drive consistency and efficiency
Provide counsel for all aspects of real estate disputes, pre-litigation, and pending litigation matters, including strategy, documentation, and coordination with outside counsel when appropriate
Work with and guide internal teams to enforce tenant lease rights (e.g., co-tenancy and exclusive use provisions), including strategy development and dispute resolution
Support the lease administration function, including lease abstract accuracy, critical date management, obligations tracking (e.g., maintenance, operating covenants), and alignment with finance and operations to ensure data integrity and timely execution
Develop, maintain, and improve company real estate agreement standards and template forms—including general construction, architecture, vendor procurement, lien releases, and related documents—to promote uniformity and speed
Contribute to corporate strategic development matters as needed (e.g., M&A support), including due diligence and reviewing, drafting, and negotiating agreements such as NDAs, letters of intent, purchase agreements, and joint venture documents
Qualification
Required
Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school; active membership and good standing in at least one U.S. state bar
Demonstrated experience in retail/commercial real estate leasing, contract drafting and negotiation, and dispute resolution/litigation support
Familiarity with lease administration processes (e.g., abstracting, critical dates, options management) and internal controls for compliance
Strong proficiency in contract interpretation, legal research, and advising business stakeholders with a balanced risk/reward approach
Preferred
Experience working across shopping center, mall, and street store environments is preferred
Experience and desire to expand skill set with Commercial Contracts, Intellectual Property, Data Privacy, Marketing and Consumer Facing matters
Company
BlackByrd Partners
BlackByrd Partners specializes in attorney recruiting and talent management consulting for the major Am Law firms, regional powerhouses, and specialty boutiques.
Founded in 2015
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase