LEASING LAWYER (F/M/NB) - FIXED-TERM CONTRACT

Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield is an owner, developer and operator of premium and sustainable real estate assets in the most dynamic cities in Europe and the US.

Reinvent being together: Driven by our raison d'être, we want to accelerate our contributions to urban regeneration and participate in rethinking the way we live in cities, creating and operating sustainable and unique places that reinvent living together.

A sustainable approach: Sustainability is at the heart of our business. We are a leader in our sector and, as such, we are committed to continue contributing actively to the environmental transition of cities towards carbon neutrality.

: The 2,700 employees of the Group work together to imagine and operate sustainable destinations, whose users are at their heart and who are catalysts for the vitality of the territories in which they are located.

We are currently looking for an:

EXPERIENCED LEASING LAWYER M/F

Temporary Contract/Fixed-term contratc

What will your day look like?

Reporting to a Sr. Legal Manager, you will be responsible for all leasing aspects of a portfolio of shopping centers, for which you will be the main point of contact for asset managers, center directors, commercialization managers, etc., with whom you will be in constant interaction.

Acting as a true Business Partner, your missions will include:

• Drafting and negotiating, in connection with the leasing and asset management departments, all types of documents by which a space is rented or made available to a third party for other than residential use, and all subsequent documents (i.e., lease promise, lease, occupancy agreement, amendments, protocol, etc.);
• Advising internal clients within the URW teams on the legal aspects related to the leasing agreements and commercial operations at stake, as well as on the legal impacts of projected operations, being proactive in proposing appropriate legal solutions;
• Participating in cross-functional projects related to the Group's objectives;
• Managing, in close collaboration with lawyers, all leasing disputes in the portfolio (including renewals, collections, insolvency proceedings, etc.), including determining the strategy based on prior risk analysis;
• Participating in the development and regular updating of document templates used in negotiations;
• Monitoring legal, regulatory, and case law developments related to leasing issues and shopping centers;
• Assisting and collaborating in legal issues that the Senior Legal Manager may delegate.

Why join us?

Are you eager to learn? Do you love challenges? Exciting projects? Project-based work? Are you looking for a position that allows you to quickly take on responsibilities in a stimulating environment? Then don't hesitate and join our dynamic and close-knit legal team to build the shopping center of tomorrow together!

• Be at the centre of excellence of a CAC 40 group on a human scale
• Be surrounded by passionate and exciting people
• International company
• Friendly atmosphere
• Ad hoc training throughout the year via our URW Academy

What we are looking for

The Must Haves:

• With a Legal Bachelor's Degree (or higher) from a top-tier University, you have significant experience in commercial leases of at least 5 years, acquired in a company or law firm.

• You have a good command of technical leasing aspects (particularly in commercial leases, civil procedure, and contract law), enabling you to analyze and handle the files entrusted to you with technical expertise, perspective, and agility.

• Dynamic and positive, you are recognized for your team spirit, analytical and synthesis skills, as well as your strong writing skills and organizational qualities.

• Your negotiation skills, interpersonal ease, and autonomy will be important assets to success in this position and within the Group.

• You are capable of handling files in project mode with a business and operational approach focused on results.

• Spanish and high level English is a must.

What to expect when it comes to the recruitment stages?

Our goal is to offer you a fast and diversified process that will allow you to have a 360-degree view of the Group. Our ambition is to offer you a transparent and benevolent process that is constructive despite the outcome of the exchanges!

• First HR interview over Teams with Begoña Hortal (Head of People) and Almudena Calvo (Head of Legal)
• Second meeting with Ángeles García (Director of Legal - Spain)
• Last step: accept the adventure and prepare for arrival

What matters to us

What matters to us is welcoming committed personalities, capable of instilling positive energy around them and ready to grow within a large international group. We offer our employees a collaborative, innovative culture focused on success and creating unique opportunities for development. We aim for excellence, and our culture encourages autonomy, innovation, and collective intelligence among our employees. If you are looking for intellectually stimulating and responsible missions, promoting teamwork and daily challenges, don't hesitate to apply!

Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield promotes equal opportunities, as well as diversity of profiles, experiences, and skills. We believe that diversity plays an important role in the success of our company and are committed to creating an environment that respects, values, celebrates, and leverages individual differences. As a signatory of the diversity charter, Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield is committed to evaluating each new application without discrimination related to disability, age, gender, origin, religion, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law.

The following values bring us together and guide our actions. They are the foundation of who we are today and who we will be tomorrow: EXCELLENCE We only aim for the best - TEAMWORK We unite talent to win as a team - ETHICS We build on trust and transparency - BOLDNESS We dare with vision and agility - PASSION We go the extra mile - OWNERSHIP We are empowered to deliver.