Benderson Development · 6 hours ago
Real Estate Counsel
Sarasota, FL
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expBenderson Development is one of America's largest privately held real estate companies, managing over 800 properties across 40 states. The Real Estate Counsel will be responsible for negotiating leases, preparing contracts, and assisting with tenant disputes, while ensuring compliance with lease terms and obligations.
Commercial Real EstateProperty ManagementReal Estate
Responsibilities
Communicate with leasing agents regarding lease documents and deals made with tenants or proposed tenants. Assist leasing agents with prospective tenant proposals, including LOI’s and check restrictions. Meet with leasing agents to review lease terms, status
Present proposed and existing lease deals, lease modifications and completed leases, and react/respond to changes as requested
Negotiate leases, lease amendments, waivers, subordination agreements, estoppels and termination agreements with tenants, attorneys and brokers. Draft and revise leases and lease amendments for new and existing tenants. Collect information and exhibits from other departments for final lease review. Provide information and direction to administrative staff in implementing lease terms (i.e. providing dates necessary for lease commencement) Answer questions regarding leases
Assist in preparing purchase and sale contracts. Work on due diligence requirements in preparing for closings
Negotiate ancillary lease forms, such as waivers, subordination agreements, estoppels, termination agreements, rental agreements, etc
Maintain awareness of lease terms, obligations and responsibilities required in each lease (such as meeting penalty and dead dates), and exclusives and restrictions to avoid violations of existing leases
Prepare post lease execution documents such as waivers, SNDA’s and TI allowance
Provide assistance to departments regarding insurance claims, lease claims and tenant disputes regarding lease terms and collections
Assist in handling all aspects of eminent domain matters. Assist with all aspects of complying with and applying for government incentive (i.e. Industrial Development Agency benefits)
Insure completion of weekly lease listing
Qualification
Required
J.D. required, in addition to 5+ years practicing law
Specific knowledge of commercial real estate leasing a plus
Experienced in contract negotiations
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal a necessity; proficiency in Microsoft Office applications; Proven ability to multitask, managing multiple real estate files in an effective and efficient manner
Company
Benderson Development
Benderson Development is a real estate company.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Shaun Smith
Chief Information Officer
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