Corporate Legal Counsel (Real Estate)

Reyes Holdings

Rosemont, Illinois

JOB DETAILS
JOB TYPE
Full-time
SKILLS
Attorney, Commercial Real Estate, Communication Skills, Construction Contracts, Contract Negotiation, Corporate Policies, Documentation, Genetics, Human Resources, Incentive Programs, Legal, Licensing Compliance, Military, Negotiation Skills, Philosophy, Professional Services, Property Management, Real Estate, Regulations, Regulatory Compliance, Sales, Willing to Travel
LOCATION
Rosemont, Illinois
POSTED
5 days ago
Responsibilities:

Position Summary:

This candidate will help manage and support the Company’s extensive real estate portfolio focusing on development projects, acquisitions, dispositions, financing and commercial leasing.  

 

Position Responsibilities:

  • Assist real estate and business leaders with negotiating and drafting:
    • Construction contracts
    • Financing Agreements
    • Letters of intent
    • Purchase and sale agreements
    • Leases
    • Other pertinent real estate documentation
  • Draft and negotiate commercial contracts, including professional services agreements and master service agreements
  • Draft and negotiate financing documents, including credit agreements, notes and mortgages
  • Serve as a strategic resource for business leaders; providing insight and input on real estate contractual terms, property management issues, and current regulations.  
  • Travel – up to 10%
  • Other projects or duties as assigned
Qualifications:

Required Education and Experience:

  • Juris Doctorate (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school, with a strong academic record with 4 to 6 years of experience as a real estate or corporate attorney
  • Admission to a U.S. state bar with an active license, and compliance with requirements for in-house practice in the State of Illinois
  • Strong ethical background and commitment to integrity
  • Ability to build strong working relationships with internal stakeholders and external counterparties through clear communication and sound judgment.
  • Operate with a high degree of independence while collaborating effectively within the legal team.
Benefits: At the Reyes Family of Businesses, our Total Rewards Strategy prioritizes the holistic well-being of our employees. This position offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, Vision coverage, Paid Time Off, Retirement Benefits, and complimentary Health Screenings. Equal Opportunity Employee & Physical Demands: Reyes Holdings and its businesses are equal opportunity employers. Company policy prohibits discrimination and harassment against any applicant or employee based on race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy or pregnancy-related medical conditions, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, citizenship, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law. In addition, the Company is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants and employees in accordance with applicable law. Requests for accommodation should be directed to your point of contact in the Talent Acquisition or Human Resources departments. Background Check and Drug Screening: Offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a background check and drug screening. Pay Transparency: Our compensation philosophy embraces diverse factors for fair pay decisions, valuing skills, experience, and the needs of our business. Moreover, this role may have the opportunity to participate in a discretionary incentive program, subject to program rules.

About the Company

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Reyes Holdings

Reyes Holdings, aligned with leading brewers and foodservice providers, delivers the best-known brands and widest variety of food and beverage items to retailers around the world. Annually, the company delivers over 406 million cases of high-quality beer and food products from more than 90 warehouses in the U.S., Canada, and Ireland as well as Puerto Rico, Central and South America. Today, Reyes Holdings is the 25th largest privately held company in America and one of the largest privately held companies in Chicago with more than 10,300 employees and annual sales in excess of 12 billion dollars. We are dedicated to providing a challenging and rewarding work experience with opportunity for growth.

COMPANY SIZE
100 to 499 employees
INDUSTRY
Restaurant/Food Services
FOUNDED
1956
WEBSITE
http://www.reyesholdings.com/