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Senior Real Estate Counsel


About the Company:


Industrious is the largest premium workplace-as-a-service provider and home to the highest-rated workplaces in the industry. Everything we do comes down to creating great days for teams of all sizes and stages, including our own. We believe that what makes a great day at work is the people on your team and the problems you get to solve together. We’re looking for people who love thinking outside the box and thrive in a truly collaborative setting. As teammates, we encourage new ideas and toast every win.

We’re excited about having a meaningful impact on people’s workplace experience.  

Great days also start when everyone can be their authentic self at work.

Diversity of backgrounds, thoughts, and ideas is critical to our success in delivering great workplace experiences, both for our members and for each other. Industrious is committed to creating an inclusive, respectful environment that embraces your individuality and quirkiness. You are valued for who YOU are. We celebrate our people as individuals who can accomplish great things when we work together as one team.
We are proud to have been recognized as one of America’s 500 fastest-growing companies in 2020 by Inc. Magazine and one of Forbes’ Best Startup Employers.To learn more, visit www.industriousoffice.com/careers.

About the Role:


Industrious is looking for an energetic and proactive Senior Real Estate Counsel to join our dynamic in-house legal team.


As Senior Real Estate Counsel, you will be responsible for all aspects of real estate negotiations from LOI negotiations through lease execution, including deal structuring, and drafting and negotiation of leases, management agreements, and construction contracts. The successful candidate will have the chance to have a high impact on a company that lies squarely in the crossroads of hospitality, real estate, and technology. You will be integral to providing legal support to Industrious’s high-growth real estate and construction teams, and developing scalable infrastructure to help Industrious achieve its goals in a time of dynamic growth.

You must be intellectually curious, self-confident, a stellar communicator and problem-solver, and have a passion for working in a high growth, entrepreneurial environment. This position is open to candidates residing in any of our dense market cities including NYC, Boston, Washington DC, Atlanta, Miami, Chicago, LA and San Francisco. To learn more about the world's best workplaces, check out www.industriousoffice.com/locations

At Industrious you will:


  • Draft and negotiate sophisticated leases and management agreements in jurisdictions across the country.
  • Serve as a business-minded thought partner for the real estate and construction teams by answering questions and making recommendations for best practices and processes.
  • Establish systems to ensure company compliance with real estate and construction contract requirements and applicable laws.
  • Provide guidance to finance, operations, facilities and other internal teams regarding the Industrious portfolio of leases, management contracts, and construction contracts.
  • Work with teams across Industrious on corporate policies, processes, and training.
  • Maintain and manage legal templates and processes.
  • Provide advice and guidance regarding risk management and dispute resolution.
  • Proactively identify opportunities for internal process improvements and implement them.
  • Oversee the workflow and work product of outside counsel, paralegals and temporary members of the Legal Team.

What we look for:


  • 8+ years of experience in a sophisticated commercial real estate leasing practice; experience with management contracts, and joint venture agreements. Mix of law firm and in-house real estate experience is strongly preferred
  • J.D. from a well regarded law school. Top-tier law firm training strongly preferred. Admission to local state bar or ability to register as in-house counsel
  • Experience with drafting and negotiating construction contracts
  • Experience with real estate management agreements, either in the hotel industry or otherwise, preferred
  • Proven ability to negotiate a high volume of leases, management agreements from LOI through closing with minimal support from external counsel
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Exceptional interpersonal skills
  • Strong drafting and analytical skills
  • Ability to demonstrate sound judgment in ambiguous situations
  • Ability to work independently while being able to contribute successfully to cross-functional teams
  • Excellent organizational skills; ability to manage multiple projects at once, follow through, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
  • Experience managing outside counsel and coordinating with internal stakeholders on complex deals
  • Enthusiastic and proactive attitude with the ability to identify gaps and willingness to step in where needed
  • A creative problem solver who is open to new ideas and new approaches
  • Proven track record of learning quickly, taking initiative, working proactively and being resourceful
  • Experience with or strong excitement for a dynamic, high-growth environment

Compensation


The annual base compensation range for this role is between $185,000 - $200,000. In addition, you'll be eligible for an annual bonus potential of 15%. The successful candidate's actual base compensation will be based upon a variety of factors, including but not limited to work experience, job-related knowledge, skills, and professional qualifications.Base and bonus compensation are just two components of Industrious’ total compensation package that may be available to employees. Other great employee perks and benefits include heavily subsidized healthcare plans, generous paid time off, company stock options, wellness programs, professional development grants, 401k plan, and many other benefits, subject to applicable eligibility criteria and company policies.

Industrious in the News:


  • CBRE Group to Acquire Industrious, Create New Business Segment
  • A note from our CEO about Industrious + CBRE
  • Industrious Partners with Delta Business Traveler to Support Every Kind of Business Flyer
  • CBRE Chooses Coworking Hub for Its New Global Financial Headquarters
  • The Anti Adam Neumann of the Co-Working Industry
  • Industrious slides into hotly anticipated Nashville Yards tower

Life at Industrious

Industrious is a premium workplace platform, blending five-star service and stunning design to provide an unparalleled workplace experience for established professionals. Businesses need great work environments in order to grow and succeed but very few are actually able to execute on this core necessity due to complicated, opaque and expensive processes. With more than 20 locations across the country, built on the principle of providing people the hospitality and design in the place they least expect it, the Industrious team is driven by making people excited and proud to go to work. Industrious members come from diverse industries including creative agencies, growing start-ups, and professional services firms in real estate, finance and legal. As the premier coworking platform that caters to SMBs and the Fortune 500, outsourcing workplace solutions to Industrious gives companies a better, more flexible office space than they can create on their own.
Thrive Here & What We Value* Great days for teams of all sizes and stages* Inclusive, respectful environment embracing individuality and quirkiness* One of America’s fastest-growing companies (recognition by Inc. Magazine & Forbes' Best Startup Employers)* Passionate about building relationships and community* Trust and shared values in interactions* Collaborative work environment* Generous perks and benefits* Focus on creating great workplace experiences* Commitment to people and solving problems together
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