Vice President Senior Leasing Counsel - Office Division ($183,300.00-$241,000.00)

Position Summary:

The Vice President, Senior Leasing Counsel will be responsible for providing legal support for the leasing operations of Irvine Company Office Properties (the “Division”), which owns and manages office space in Orange County, San Diego, Los Angeles, the Silicon Valley, Chicago and New York.  The position is onsite and located in the Division’s offices at 111 Innovation in Irvine, CA. 

Job Duties:

• Prepare, negotiate, re-draft and finalize office lease agreements and related documents for new and existing tenants leasing space within the Division’s Office portfolio, and work in close coordination with leasing representatives within the Division to ensure timely execution of lease agreements.
• More specifically, responsibilities include (i) preparation and delivery of initial lease drafts, using approved deal term sheets and Office Division Legal lease forms and ancillary provisions, (ii) corresponding directly with tenant’s representative or counsel to solicit and respond to tenant comments, (iii) preparation and delivery of all subsequent lease re-drafts, and (iv) delivery of execution documents to the tenant, either by written or electronic signature.  
• Support the operations team in the development of new business initiatives/programs.
• Support Division training efforts, and other tasks as directed by the Group General Counsel.  
   

Minimum Qualifications / Other Expectations:

• Minimum 10+ years of experience representing clients in office leasing transactions, with extensive experience drafting and negotiating sophisticated office lease agreements being an absolute requirement
• Substantial experience drafting ancillary office leasing documents, such as lease amendments and sublease consents
• Some experience in managing office leasing litigation and working in an in-house legal environment is also strongly preferred
• Outstanding analytical, writing and lease drafting skills
• Team-first mentality - work well with others in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
• Excellent customer service skills and a passion for helping others.
• Practical and results-oriented approach coupled with analytical rigor.
• Ability to organize and manage multiple matters simultaneously, communicating with internal clients and delivering timely results. 
• Ability to be a self-starter and work independently
• Strong communication and reporting skills. 
• Computer literacy in Microsoft Word and Excel and Google Suite
• Ability to develop proficiencies in other computer-based technologies used Company-wide, such as Salesforce and Legal Tracker
• Graduate of a nationally-recognized law school
• Admitted to California Bar (or able to become a California Registered In-House Counsel)