Uber · 5 days ago
Counsel, Real Estate
New York, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$208K/yr - $231K/yr
5+ years expUber's Consumer, Marketing & Commercial Legal team is seeking an exceptional Real Estate lawyer to focus on commercial real estate matters and support the Autonomous Vehicle Infrastructure. The role involves managing real estate transactions, providing legal support for lease enforcement, and advising on land use and development projects while collaborating with various internal teams.
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Responsibilities
Partner closely with Uber's Real Estate, Places, and Autonomous Mobility & Delivery Teams on all aspects of Uber's global real estate portfolio
Lead and manage real estate transactions, including acquisitions, dispositions, joint ventures, and financings. Draft, review, and negotiate purchase and sale agreements, loan documents, licenses, leases, construction contracts, and related documents
Oversee the negotiation and execution of commercial leases, subleases, amendments, and property management agreements. Provide ongoing legal support for lease enforcement and dispute resolution
Advise on land use, zoning, and entitlement matters. Manage legal aspects of development projects, including environmental compliance, permitting, and construction agreements
Conduct thorough due diligence for real estate transactions. Identify and mitigate legal risks, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations
Work closely with internal teams, including finance, risk management, and various business and legal sub-teams to align legal strategies with business objectives. Provide proactive legal advice to support decision-making processes
Build strong relationships with business partners to ensure the right level of support and collaboration
Manage outside counsel and supervise more junior team members as needed
Qualification
Required
5+ years of experience in real estate law, with a focus on commercial transactions, development, and leasing in a law firm setting
J.D. from an accredited law school and active license to practice law in at least one U.S. state
Preferred
Strong understanding of real estate law, including contract negotiation, land use, zoning, and environmental regulations
Ability and willingness to work in a fast-paced environment
Proven ability to manage complex transactions and legal matters in a fast-paced environment
Strong business acumen and the ability to provide practical legal solutions aligned with business goals
Previous experience in global real estate is desirable
Outstanding analytical and legal skills, mature judgment, and innovative thinking
Demonstrated ability to independently lead a diverse and complex workload while maintaining priorities and proactively anticipating issues
Consistent good judgment and ability to apply legal knowledge to help create practical business solutions
Flexibility, a positive attitude, a sense of humor, and the ability to constructively lead change
Unquestioned integrity and ethics in business and personal conduct
Excellent oral communication and interpersonal skills to inspire and influence employees at every level to embrace compliance initiatives
Desire to be part of a cohesive and supportive team environment
Benefits
Participate in Uber's bonus program
May be offered an equity award & other types of comp
Various benefits
Company
Uber
Uber develops, markets, and operates a ride-sharing mobile application that allows consumers to submit a trip request.
10001+ employees
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