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Senior Legal Counsel - Leasing & Property Management
Realty IncomeUnited Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 28 Jul 2025
💰 $231,412/yr($125,295/yr – $231,412/yr)
About the role
Realty Income aims to be a globally recognized leader in the S&P 100, committed to creating long-term value for all stakeholders. These stakeholders include our dedicated team members, who embody our purpose: building enduring relationships and brighter financial futures. This guiding principle serves as a beacon for our team, influencing every action we take. Our employees consistently invest their time, commitment, and dedication into the company, and in turn, they receive investment returns in the form of purpose, belonging, and opportunities for advancement. Realty Income is committed to best-in-class corporate responsibility practices through environmental initiatives, governance programs, and community outreach projects. From the boardroom to the breakroom, our team members make a difference every day. Realty Income is expanding its legal team and looking to hire a Senior Legal Counsel to provide professional leasing and property management legal services for the Company’s national portfolio of properties providing counsel to Asset Management, Property Management and Lease Administration business units on a broad range of legal matters; administer all necessary legal services in assigned matters, in conjunction with other in-house attorneys, paralegals, or outside counsel as required; and provide legal advice to relevant decision makers throughout the Company. What You Will Work On:
- Negotiating and drafting leasing related documents (e.g., leases, amendments, consents to assignments and subleases, guaranties) to maintain occupancy in the Company’s existing portfolio.
- Providing legal support to the Company’s property management business team through creative problem solving.
- Counseling internal clients regarding a myriad of legal issues including, lease interpretation, risk mitigation strategies, and title matters.
- Drafting, negotiating, analyzing and interpreting documents relating to REAs, easements, rights of way, oil and gas lease agreements, and similar agreements affecting title and access.
- Supervising paralegals in performing various aspects of asset management and property management legal matters.
- Supervising outside counsel, as applicable.
- Handling a variety of legal matters relating to the operation and improvement of our ever-expanding portfolio, including renewable energy matters and other sustainability initiatives.
- Assisting with legal team training and development; assisting with the continued development of best practices for the legal team; and assisting with legal department efficiency projects.
- Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited law school.
- Ideally 7+ years of commercial real estate leasing and property management experience, either in house or with a law firm.
- Active bar license in good standing in the state in which you reside.
- Excellent knowledge of contracts and real estate law and excellent corporate and interpersonal communication skills.
- Experience working cross-functionally in a corporate setting and using business acumen to resolve unique and complex real estate issues preferred.
- Competitive Salary including potential for bonus and stock awards.
- Best-in-class Benefit Package
- Collaborative, team-oriented environment
- Opportunities for Continuing Professional Development
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