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Company: Bridge33 , IL
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In House Counsel Jobs - Associate Counsel Operations and Leasing $110,000 - $145,000

Job Category: General Corporate / Operations [ View All General Corporate Jobs ]
Job Reference: 80305
Job description:
We are looking to hire a motivated and enthusiastic Associate Operations and Leasing Counsel to provide legal counsel and support for the company’s real estate operations. This role will support a variety of critical activities across business units, including Leasing, Property Management, Tenant Coordination, Construction, and Asset Management. A key aspect of this position involves fast-paced, high-volume drafting, negotiating, and interpreting of retail lease documents. This is an on-site role, five days a week, at the company’s downtown Chicago office, one of several national corporate locations.

Associate Operations and Leasing Counsel
Location: Chicago,IL
Job Type: Full time

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
Draft and negotiate a high-volume of various commercial real estate documents at a fast pace, such as retail leases, office leases, construction service agreements, lease amendments, estoppel certificates, SNDAs, waivers, etc.
Advise, direct and work closely with the business units including Leasing, Property Management, Tenant Coordination, Development, Lease Administration and Asset Management.
Review and advise the business units on legal risks associated with retail shopping center operations, such as exclusive and prohibited use issues, lender consent concerns, co-tenancy calculations, maintenance and repair obligations, and potential development opportunities.
Effectively and efficiently employ and comply with all Company legal processes, core business functions, and overall goals while aligning with the company's Key Principles.
Provide legal support for real estate related disputes and litigation, such as breach of contract, eviction, or damage claims.
Assist in the creation and implementation of various document templates, SOP’s, and workflow tracking tools.

QUALIFICATIONS:
Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
Licensed and in good standing to practice law within at least one state in the U.S.
At least 2-3 years of strong experience in commercial real estate law, preferably for a mid-size/large law firm.
Strong baseline knowledge of retail real estate and the operation of open air shopping centers.
Excellent communication, negotiation, and drafting skills.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
Ideal candidates for this position should have a desire to act, the ability to be deliberate, quick and efficient in their work, and the diligence to manage and execute on competing priorities.

Benefits:
WHAT WE OFFER:
Fast-paced and dynamic work environment, with the ability to grow the role and your career.
Generous paid time off policy.
Company sponsored medical, dental and vision insurance.
Company paid life insurance.
Company paid short- and long-term disability insurance.
Paid parental leave.
401k plan with Company match
11 paid holidays

The annual base salary range for this position is $110,000 - $145,000 and is eligible for an annual discretionary bonus based on individual and company performance.

Associate Operations and Leasing Counsel
$110,000 - $145,000














80305
Company: Bridge33
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Employment type: Full Time
Salary: Unspecified
 
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Degree: JD
Experience (year): Unspecified
Job Location: Chicago, IL USA
Zip/Postal Code: 60601
Post Date: 11/20/2025
 
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