Burlington is seeking a Director, Counsel – Real Estate, to implement the company’s growth strategy through the negotiation and documentation of shopping center leases. The Director will work closely with the Real Estate Department, construction, store planning and facilities groups to ensure the most favorable terms and conditions for new stores, whether leased, subleased, purchased or sold. This position is best suited for an experienced shopping center leasing attorney, representing Burlington in the acquisition, disposition and leasing of real estate.

A Day in the Life

• Responsible for all aspects of the negotiation and documentation of shopping center leases for retail company, inclusive of examination and resolution of title and environmental issues, deed, easement and restrictive covenant issues, and mortgage and title issues.
• Adept at negotiating and drafting of anchor and junior anchor leases, subleases, waivers, restrictions, and collateral documents such as guaranty, recognition and non-disturbance agreements and estoppels.
• Must be able to take a deal from the letter of intent stage to lease signing and store opening.
• Experience with a variety of facilities required, including, without limitation, shopping centers, enclosed malls, urban locations, multi-level properties, strip centers and standalone store locations.
• Manage internal and external deal processes and drive continuous improvements and scalability in deal processes and execution.
• Plan and coordinate due diligence reviews.
• Advise Sr. Management on legal risks and recommend practical plans for managing those risks.

• Liaise with other attorneys, outside counsel, government and municipal officials and internal departments.

You Come With

• JD from ABA accredited law school.
• Member of a State Bar and ability to obtain New Jersey in-house certification if not admitted in New Jersey.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in negotiating and documenting shopping center leases. Emphasis on anchor and junior anchor retail leasing. Familiarity with a variety of other types of real estate transactions.
•  Experience in a large law firm or corporate setting for a major retailer or shopping center REIT preferred.
• Strong organizational, analytical and interpersonal skills.
• Strong negotiation, writing and drafting skills.
• Ability to take a deal from the letter of intent stage to closing.
• Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.
• Performs a variety of tasks independently and without significant supervision
• A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected.

Come join our team. You’re going to like it here!

You will enjoy a competitive wage, flexible hours, and an associate discount. Burlington’s benefits package includes medical, dental and vision coverage including life and disability insurance. Full time associates are also eligible for paid time off, paid holidays and a 401(k) plan

We are a rapidly growing brand and provide a variety of training and development opportunities so our associates can grow with us. Our teams work hard and have fun together! Burlington associates make a difference in the lives of customers, colleagues, and the communities where we live and work every day.

Burlington Stores, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity.

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