Job description
Whitestone REIT is seeking a Real Estate Counsel to support the day-to-day real estate legal needs of the Company. The position is located in Houston, Texas and will report to the Company’s General Counsel. The Real Estate Counsel is responsible for assisting with legal related matters involving Company real estate and supporting the leasing, property management and acquisition/asset management teams.
Elements of the Position:
Draft, review and assist with negotiating assignments, amendments and tenant leases;- Work with members of the leasing, property management and accounting teams in connection with real property issues;
- Prepare and respond to tenant correspondence and managing tenant default actions;
- Provide litigation support on matters and disputes involving company real estate;
- Monitor leasing deal flow and balance priorities to make sure projects are handled on time and according to Company policies; and
- Assist with the acquisition of shopping centers and evaluation of prospective leases.
Required Skills and Education:
JD degree from an ABA accredited law school;- Membership in good standing with the Texas bar;
- Minimum 2 years of legal experience that includes practice at a law firm and/or in-house;
- Thorough knowledge of commercial real estate law, particularly from the landlord side;
- Experience directly negotiating retail leases, lease amendments and related documents;
- Experience directly negotiating contracts for purchase and sale of commercial real estate;
- Familiarity with and experience performing due diligence review and transaction closings in connection with real estate acquisitions and dispositions;
- Successful candidate needs to be an adept advisor and able to work within a team.
The preferred candidate will have 2+ years of experience handling legal issues related to real estate leasing and real property items. While out of town applicants will be considered, preference will be given to local candidates.
Travel requirements: 5%-25%
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