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Director, LegalThe Director, Legal role requires an experienced, self-motivated, and collaborative team player who can work independently in a fast-paced environment. This individual must be capable of assessing transactional risk and driving results with strict adherence to existing processes and procedures. The Director, Legal position will assist in legal review and facilitation of acquisition transactions, development projects, and dispositions. The role requires a diverse technical real estate background with experience executing a multitude of commercial real estate acquisitions in a compressed timeframe .This position reports directly to the General Counsel and will work regularly with the Acquisition, Transactions, Due Diligence and Asset Management Teams amongst others. Primary Responsibilities:Review leases, prepare Lease Underwriting Checklists and analyze against acquisition underwriting. Prepare legal documents including purchase agreements, purchase agreement amendments, lease amendments, easements and confidentiality agreements. Drafting of transaction specific tenant and declaration estoppel certificates. Coordination of 1031 documentation, identification of relinquished and/or replacement properties, and close out of 1031 exchange accounts. Assist in negotiation of purchase agreements for specified externalized transactions.Evaluate transactional risk and direct outside counsel on mitigation efforts. Review of title and survey documents and collaborate with paralegal or outside counsel on objections or responses thereto.Closing responsibilities for externalized transactions including review of UCC lien and litigation searches, coordination of closing documents and approvals, and facilitation of wires. Reporting and coordination of financial outlays for upcoming closings and deposits with Controller. Assist Property Management with lease interpretation. Assist Development Team with land acquisition coordination and closing. Applicant Characteristics:Excellent organizational skillsAbility to think strategically and tactically execute an action planArticulate issues and recommend solutions clearly and concisely both verbally and in writingStrong analytical skillsMust thrive in a fast-paced environmentProven ability to lead and work in a growing Team Minimum Job Requirements:Law Degree requiredBA/BS degree in related field requiredMinimum 5 years of commercial real estate transaction/development experience Ability to interpret and underwrite leases for national and superregional retail tenantsExcellent verbal and written communication skillsStrong organizational and time management skillsProven success in a team environment managing multiple projects and prioritiesProven ability to define objectives, set expectationsStrong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and Project Our team feels at home working in our brand new, modern office building furnished with a generously stocked café, state-of-the-art auditorium, coffee bar, and open-area collaboration workspaces. Ongoing professional development and technology training opportunities are offered to help all team members advance their careers. To apply, please visit: https://airtable.com/appbXXJWXpn1JrsI8/shr1p8mNYNEZTx1U1 For additional information about our company, please visit: https://agreerealty.com/ Agree Realty Corporation is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, age, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other occupationally irrelevant criteria.