Counsel, Legal – Real Estate at Clear Channel Outdoor in New York, NY

Job description

Current employees and contingent workers click here to apply and search by the Job Posting Title. Clear Channel Outdoor Job Summary: The Real Estate Counsel will report directly to the Senior Operations and Legislative Counsel and will advise on a wide range of legal matters affecting Clear Channel Outdoors’s business with a focus on real estate. The Real Estate Counsel is primarily responsible for performing hands-on, day-to-day real estate and transactional legal work, in addition to providing general legal advice, for various domestic Branches of the Company, and assists the Real Estate Department and Branches handling contracts, leases and legal administration of property. Job Responsibilities Provide day to day legal advice and business counsel to various domestic operating units of the Company on all aspects of real estate and related transactional matters, including real estate leasing, zoning and development, real estate fee and easement and asset acquisitions and dispositions, lease disputes, municipal bids, permitting, and other related matters. Draft and negotiate commercial lease documents including amendments, extensions and renewals terminations, disputes and other related matters. Monitor existing commercial leases throughout term of lease including analyzing and interpreting lease terms and rights and obligations related to development, maintenance, rent calculations, and increases related to percentage rent, common area maintenance expenses, taxes, and insurance; and Estoppel Certificate/Subordination requests. Monitor and negotiate real estate transactions through closing on purchase and sale of fee and easements in real property and related assets, and development agreements with respect to interests in real property, including reviewing and objecting to title commitments and exceptions; reviewing and objecting to surveys; negotiating with various State, City and County officials on various development issues related to permits and projects; and, working closely with municipalities and their counsel, and counsel for sellers, buyers and landlords to address potential development and other issues. Supervise the activities of Paralegal(s). Manage outside counsel. Other duties as assigned. Job Qualifications Education and Certifications Four (4) year college degree, BA/BS or equivalent. Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school and be admitted to the bar in good standing in at least one jurisdiction . Work Experience Expected demonstrated technical experiences required to be able to perform the job successfully (software, info systems if applicable), ex: Two (2) – three (3) years of experience in marketing and/or advertising with increasing levels of responsibility. Other experience. Skills Demonstrated ability to interpret interplay between Municipal, Local, State and Federal laws, ordinances, statutes and court decisions. Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with multiple deadlines, touching on all aspects of the life cycle of real estate. Demonstrated ability interacting with all internal departments of the Company, as well as with outside counsel, external brokers, franchisors and City/County officials. Working knowledge of laws and procedures pertaining to land use, zoning, permitting, administrative law, and code enforcement. Strong organizational, time management and research skills Excellent communication abilities and detail- oriented. Be a self-starter with a diligent work ethic and demonstrated flexibility. Able to multi-task and stay calm under pressure. Proficient in Microsoft software applications (i.e., Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint). Competencies Achievement Orientation: Focusing efforts on meeting challenges and achieving high quality results consistent with the organization’s goals. Business Perspective: Using an understanding of business issues, processes and outcomes to enhance business performance. Client Focus: Providing service excellence to internal and/or external c