What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director, Real Estate Legal position at WeWork?
About Us
At WeWork, we provide inspiring and flexible workplace solutions to help businesses - small, medium or large - thrive in more than 150 cities globally. The future of work is happening right now, and we are leading this moment. United by a common purpose, here we will empower tomorrow's world at work. Join us on our journey as we give our members the freedom and support to push boundaries in their industries, and work to redefine our own.
About the Role
WeWork is seeking an attorney with 7 years of relevant experience in real estate law with extensive experience and expertise in real estate transactions, specifically leasing. The ideal candidate will have experience in drafting and negotiating leases, ancillary lease documents and management agreements, as well as familiarity with navigating legal disputes and litigation. Candidates must have demonstrated experience working as a part of and leading cross-functional teams; exceptional organizational skills and the ability to consistently prioritize, coordinate and satisfy numerous competing demands; successfully achieve deadline driven results in support of business objectives; proven ability to be open to change and agile in a dynamic environment; strong sense of urgency; a willingness and ability to alternatively assume 'first chair' or 'second chair' legal role in the negotiation; strong interpersonal skills and a proven ability to collaborate and deal effectively with others.
Responsibilities
The attorney will provide legal advice primarily regarding WeWork's real estate portfolio, specifically leasing, lease restructuring and lease interpretation, and handling any real estate related issues in WeWork's buildings. Reporting to the Global Head of Real Estate Legal, this attorney's primary responsibilities will include:
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Drafting, reviewing and negotiating real estate documents, including leases, management agreements, lease amendments, subordination and non-disturbance agreements, estoppels and letters to relevant stakeholders.
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Interpreting leases and supporting the WeWork business on any asset-related questions, issues, escalations or disputes.
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Performing real estate diligence for any corporate transaction, including mergers and acquisitions
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Being a collaborative stakeholder and participant in helping to develop, define and improve internal processes
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Providing strategic and practical advice to internal clients at all levels, including top level executives
Qualifications
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J.D. or foreign equivalent.
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Admitted to N.Y. bar or otherwise eligible to register as in-house counsel.
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Lawyer with 5 years of experience and knowledge of a relevant legal practice area.
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Ability to spot novel issues within assigned practice area and escalate them appropriately.
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Serves as a willing and able "team player."
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Takes ownership of own work product and is able to operate independently with minimal oversight
Compensation & Benefits
Base Pay: $187,500- $250,000 USD
Incentive Compensation: WeWork employees are eligible to participate in an incentive plan specific to their role. Your recruiter will detail what incentive plan is applicable to this specific role. WeWork incentive plans are subject to the terms of the applicable incentive compensation plan, which will be made available to you after commencing employment. WeWork reserves the right to amend its incentive plans, and nothing in this job requisition or any other document creates a right to a specific incentive plan payment.
Benefits: Full-time employees are eligible for comprehensive benefits (subject to the terms of applicable plans/policies/agreements, which will be made available to you after commencing employment), including 20 days of PTO, approximately 10 paid holidays, 80 hours of paid sick leave, 16 weeks paid parental leave, competitive healthcare benefits, 401K plan, Life & AD&D insurance.
Life at WeWork
Being a WeWorker is more than just a job. We believe the magic of work is sparked by the passion you bring, the places you go, the people you meet and the purpose you follow. And it starts here. Here you will brush shoulders with those who dare to dream and do. Here you will be welcomed by a diverse community that embraces and inspires you-because together we can achieve more. Here we challenge ideas, and explore new ways of getting things done. Whether you are part of our Employee Community Groups, or part of a global project, we ask you to bring your open-minded attitude and collaborative spirit. In return, you will be part of a team where your unique perspectives are celebrated.
WeWork is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil status, pregnancy (or pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity or expression, transgender status or gender reassignment, race, color, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, religion or religious beliefs, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information (including genetic testing and characteristics), military or veteran status, or any other grounds or characteristic that is protected under the law.
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We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
Salary : $187,500 - $250,000
