$77.12 - $124.76 Hour
Monday to Friday
Day shift
Candidates hired into this position will also be eligible to participate in the following benefits programs: Paid Time Off; Sick Time; paid holidays and parental leave; 401K Program; medical
dental
vision
life
and accidental death/dismemberment insurance; short-term and long-term disability insurance program
Flexible Spending Account and/or Health Savings Account
subject to meeting the eligibility requirements and the terms and conditions of these programs
and subject to any requirements under applicable collective bargaining agreements.
Prepare, review, and negotiate commercial leases, subleases, purchase and sale agreements, construction, build out agreements as well as a variety of ancillary real estate related documents, and project-manage and lead real estate transactions by aligning closely with Construction, Design, Finance and Corporate Real Estate
Act as a primary legal contact for inquiries regarding real estate and construction projects
Contribute to the development, delivery, and maintenance of a broad range of leases, LOI, construction and other numerous templates to be used across UNFI’s portfolio
Manage and accurately deliver multiple projects expeditiously on tight deadlines. Identify and discuss legal and business issues and assist the business teams in resolving such issues in the best interest of UNFI, assess risks and make sound and practical judgement calls
Manage real estate and construction related issues, including notices, demand letters, opposing counsel correspondence, etc. and effectively negotiate resolution of claims
Provide directions and practical, business-oriented advice and counseling on a range of real estate issues (i.e., permitting and licensing, impact fees, acquisitions, construction and risk management/ insurance activities, mechanic liens, zoning variances, building codes, lien releases, ADA, title, and survey issues, etc.) and address lease interpretation issues related to existing and new locations
Align with lease administration regarding property management issues (landlord/tenant issues, maintenance, defaults, rent discrepancies, possession, surrender, collections)
Review reports and other due diligence materials relating to potential title and environmental liabilities
Identify opportunities for internal process improvements and proactively assist in implementing them
Must be a team player willing to jump in and help when needed
Strong strategic
critical
and analytical thinking skills
Ability to successfully navigate a fast-paced environment
Must be able to work autonomously
collaborate
build relationships
gain credibility
and partner with others in a complex organization in pursuit of the best possible business and legal objectives
Highly intelligent
business-oriented strategic thinker
who is mature and team-oriented with impeccable integrity
Discreet
trustworthy
with excellent judgment able to gain the confidence of executive management
Articulate with the credibility and stature to work effectively at the highest levels of the organization and address groups of varying sizes as a credible spokesperson for the Company
8-15 years’ experience as an attorney with significant experience in real estate
and construction experience is a plus.
Formative training with a reputable law firm is required.
Experience in wholesale distribution and retail industries is a plus.
Construction
On going position
Hybrid Remote