About this Opportunity:

At Regency Centers, we believe our greatest asset is our people, and we believe a talented team from differing backgrounds and experiences makes us better. We are seeking a Leasing and Transactions Counsel or Senior Leasing and Transactions Counsel (depending on the candidate's qualifications and expertise) to join our corporate office located in Jacksonville, FL. This is a hybrid opportunity with 3 days in the office and 2 days working remotely. This position will report to the Senior Associate General Counsel, Vice President and will coordinate with a team of attorneys and paralegals, taking a lead role on and providing primary support to Regency's leasing, development and operations teams in the Regency Centers' Central Region. This position requires an advanced understanding of commercial real estate and leasing matters. The ideal candidate has experience in retail leasing but also has experience with real estate acquisitions/dispositions, financings, and due diligence such as title and survey review.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Advising and providing legal support to Regency teams, such as leasing, development, and/or operations teams, in connection with the drafting and negotiation of a high volume of leasing, leasing-related, and other types of real estate transactional matters including, but not limited to, (1) reviewing, drafting, and negotiating leases and leasing-related documents related to local, regional, and national tenants, (2) analyzing complex issues related to rights and obligations of shopping center tenants and occupants, and (3) assisting with the business and legal risk assessment of a particular course of action.
• Working and collaborating directly with Regency team members at all levels within the company including senior leadership.
• Supervising and providing support to paralegals in terms of promoting their professional growth and development and supervising work product and work volume.
• Assisting in improving leasing and other transactional-related forms, processes, and procedures.
• Providing legal training to field office teams and outside counsel.

Are You Qualified?

• Juris Doctorate Degree from an accredited law school
• Membership in state bar association
• A minimum of 3 - 5 years of experience as a practicing attorney to include at least intermediate level experience in commercial real estate matters including leasing, acquisitions/dispositions, financings, and due diligence such as title and survey review
• Previous law firm and/or in-house legal experience required
• Prior supervisory experience of assistants or paralegals preferred
• Legal experience in the area of retail leasing preferred, but other leasing experience to be considered
• Strong research, writing, and advocacy skills
• Strong analytical, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills
• Strong legal drafting skills
• Ability to analyze and present complex information with ease and reliable accuracy
• Proficiency working in systems such as document generation and matter management systems
• Strong attention to detail, organization, priority setting, and time-management skills
• Ability to travel periodically to various field offices to build relationships, conduct training, and otherwise collaborate with both business and legal team members
• Proficiency in Microsoft applications customary in business use (Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.)

Personal Traits We Value:

• Commitment to Regency Centers' business, goals, strategies, and needs
• Highly trustworthy and able to handle confidential and sensitive information appropriately
• High level of professionalism and integrity
• Strong leadership skills, such as motivating and developing team members and effectively collaborating with senior leadership
• Enthusiasm and pride in work product and desire to collaborate with others to promote continuous improvement
• Self-motivated to handle multiple challenges and drive results at a brisk pace

A Little Bit About Us:

We own and operate premier shopping centers in suburban neighborhoods in the top cities and markets across the country. We live by a strong set of values, which have guided us for more than 60 years. Our centers thrive with highly productive grocers, restaurants, service providers, and terrific retailers that connect to their communities and customers. We are also active developers of new shopping centers that feature great merchandising, placemaking, and customer engagement as part of our Fresh Look program. We are a vertically integrated real estate company and a qualified real estate investment trust (REIT) that is self-administered, self-managed, and an S&P 500 Index member. Learn more about us at RegencyCenters.com.

Benefits:

Our compensation and benefits package is very competitive and includes:

• 401(k) + Profit Sharing plan with generous company match
• 3 medical insurance plan options including 1 HSA with prescription drug coverage, telemedicine, Pharmacy Advisor, Medical Expert Option and Hinge Health (MSK)
• Dental insurance including coverage for adult & children orthodontics
• Vision insurance
• Family planning benefit with Frame Fertility
• Award winning incentive-based wellbeing program
• Health Care and Dependent Care FSA
• Paid leave programs (parental, compassion, bereavement, jury duty, and military)
• Company-paid life/AD&D and disability
• Voluntary benefits (supplemental life/AD&D, critical illness, accident, hospital indemnity, and identity theft)
• Anniversary stock grant awards
• Educational assistance
• Health Advocacy + Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and Management Assistance Program (MAP)
• Matching charitable gifts
• Flexible paid time off
• Volunteer time off
• Paid holidays

*Regency Centers is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, national origin, or protected veteran status. Applicants are encouraged to confidentially self-identify when applying. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of background investigation. Regency Centers is a smoke-free and drug-free workplace. Pre-employment drug screening is required. No recruiters or agencies without a previously signed contract. Only candidates whose profiles closely match requirements will be contacted during this search.

• 1 Independent Dr, Jacksonville, FL 32202, USA