Assistant General Counsel, Real Estate and Retail Leasing - Kansas City, United States - Hallmark
Description
**Assistant General Counsel, Real Estate and Retail Leasing**
**Location:** Kansas City, MO, US, 64116 Youll add value to one of the worlds most iconic consumer brands and be part of our company with a life-affirming purpose to inspire meaningful connections. Our products, content and experiences aim to **enrich all lives** by making a genuine difference in every life, every day, and **our business is focused on bringing the value and relevance of Diversity and Inclusion to every brand, product and person we touch.** *Our overarching enterprise D&I Framework and plans demonstrate our belief and value in having a diverse and inclusive workforce.* **BENEFITS AND PERKS:**
At Hallmark, we help people feel connected to what matters. Thats true of our employees, just as it is our consumers. Providing benefits that support the lives and wellbeing of Hallmarkers is among the most important investments the company makes. Hallmark benefits are designed to give you choices. Wherever you are in life, we want you to find the benefits that are right for you and your loved ones. Explore the to learn more. **Posting End Date:
Job Band / Grade: BPMG.EX
Number of Openings: 1**
***HALLMARK - WHEN YOU CARE ENOUGH YOU CAN CHANGE THE WORLD***
**Come join us.** *will continue to represent ongoing progress and reinforce our commitment, as will our intentional focus on bringing more diverse talent into our business and onto our teams.*
Hallmark 's legal division supports all the businesses of Hallmark Cards, Inc. and its subsidiaries and is a valued business partner in helping both grow and protect Hallmark's businesses and their brands. Hallmark provides an exceptional work environment, competitive pay, great benefits and a culture of quality, innovation, and caring. We have a current opening for an Assistant General Counsel, which will report to the Deputy General Counsel, Business Transactions and Real Estate. This position will be the primary legal support for all of Hallmark and its subsidiaries' real estate activities, which range from development and operations to retail leasing. The primary internal clients of this position will be the General Counsel of Crown Center Redevelopment Corporation, the President of Crown Center Redevelopment Corporation and the Director of Hallmark's Retail Leasing group.
**IN THIS ROLE YOU WILL:**
This position will be responsible for a broad range of real estate matters, including complex real estate/development and construction projects and real estate purchase and sale agreements. This position will draft, negotiate and advise on construction contracts, management agreements, and development agreements. This position also requires review and analysis of title reports, surveys, environmental reports, zoning issues, land use issues and entitlements, as well as easements, design guidelines and declarations of restrictions. Additionally, in support of Hallmark's leasing activities, in capacities as both a lessor and a lessee, this position will be responsible for negotiating and advising on office and retail leases, subleases and amendments, negotiating and drafting co-tenancy, percentage rent and partial lease year provisions as well as resolving a variety of other lease related issues, such as CAM and tax allocations.
**BASIC QUALIFICATIONS**
Minimum 10 years' experience
Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited U.S. law school
Licensed to practice an an active member in good standing of the bar in one of the U.S. states
**PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS**
Experience representing a major national retailer or landlord is a plus.
Hands on retail lease negotiation experience for space in malls and open air shopping centers.
Experience working with projects involving economic incentives (such as 353, TIF, etc.) and Community Improvement Districts.
Experience navigating local and state government requirements.
Experience supervising a team of paralegals, coordinating with business teams and interacting with outside real estate counsel.
The ability to meet demanding deadlines and manage competing projects and priorities.
Highly responsive with a service-oriented attitude.
This role will be able to work remotely, but will also need to be on-site in Kansas City, MO on occasion. There is a possibility of relocation for this role.
**APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:**
You must show how you meet the basic qualifications (listed below) in a resume or document you upload, or by completing the work experience and education application fields. Accepted file types are Microsoft Word (DOC or DOCX), PDF, HTML, or TXT.
In compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, Hallmark Cards, Inc. and its subsidiary companies will hire only individuals lawfully authorized to work in the United States. Hallmark does not generally provide sponsorship for employment. Employment by Hallmark is contingent upon the signing of the Employment Agreement, signing of an agreement to arbitrate in connection with the Hallmark Dispute Resolution Program, completing Form I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification, passing the urinalysis drug screen, education verification and satisfactory reference checks.
Hallmark is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, pregnancy, national origin, physical or mental disability, genetics, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or any other legally-protected status. Principals only please.