Job Description

Unique opportunity to join a rapidly growing company and make an impact!

About the role

The In-House Counsel, Corporate Real Estate - position is a full-time, in-office position primarily responsible for providing legal counsel, strategy and direction on a wide variety of real estate, leasing and corporate matters associated with both new and existing PopStroke locations. Leadership responsibilities include, but are not limited to, managing a large number of real estate transactions from LOI, lease and purchase agreement negotiation through store opening and post-opening operations by working closely with internal employees and outside parties and providing related legal counsel to PopStroke and its affiliated entities. This position is based in our corporate office in Jupiter, Florida.

Experience: Minimum of 4 years after Passing the Bar Exam

Salary: $150,000 - $200,000 ( Commensurate with experience )

Full-Time, Exempt

What you'll do

• Provide strategic direction and expert knowledge to advise, and independently lead, influence and support company counsel, CEO and company departments.
• Analyze and conduct all legal due diligence (title, leases, survey, environmental, entitlements, encumbrances of record, etc.)
• Review, negotiate and provide in-depth input for drafting purchase contracts, ground leases, work letters, amendments, closing documents, correspondence with third parties, etc.
• Collaborate with other parties on matters that are impacted by other areas of law such as Regulatory, Litigation, Employment, etc.
• Assist in providing day-to-day direction, strategy and legal advice to the business on issues impacting the company’s real estate and operating assets.
• Advise on legal matters impacting acquisition, construction, development and operation of restaurant and mini-golf properties and relating to the company’s real estate assets.
• Independently manage projects and initiatives with the Development, Construction and Facilities teams that impact the company’s restaurant and store development and operations.
• Lead efforts to prepare and update forms and processes as needed and prepare other communications to support the business.
• Support growth and real estate portfolio by continuing to help develop and advise on various policies, processes and systems.
• Lead, and develop training programs and materials for, business teams regarding the company’s real estate strategy and operations.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as required.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years of experience after Passing the Bar Exam.
• Strong communication skills.
• Strong drafting, writing and editing skills.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to identify and set priorities.
• High level of initiative and desire to work as an in-house lawyer in the corporate office.
• Strong experience in building teams, creating and improving processes and producing work product that aligns with corporate goals.
• Ability to serve leadership and supporting roles in cross-functional projects and/or on cross-functional teams.
• Competence in the use of technological systems and standard MS office applications.
• Excellent planning and organizational skills with ability to manage multiple, simultaneous and shifting demands, priorities and tight deadlines.
• Florida Bar Membership
• Large law firm and/or relevant boutique experience, and/or focused in-house corporate experience.
• Business or legal experience in transactional real estate or retail real estate and leasing, such as a degree and/or prior work experience in a related field or legal practice.

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental and Vision insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• paid holidays
• complimentary golf and discounts on food & beverage at all properties
• discount on TaylorMade golf gear and apparel
• team offsite events

PopStroke participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

PopStroke is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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