$90,000 - $100,000 / Year
Position Overview:
You may know us as a company with great food…You may also know us from ‘Fortune’s 100 Best Companies to Work For’ list… What you may not know is how our legal team seamlessly negotiates new leases and oversees lease administration for 300+ restaurants.
Reporting to the Senior Counsel-Real Estate, you will work on a team of 16 located in Calabasas Hills, CA. As the Senior Real Estate Paralegal, your core focus will be supporting new lease projects and growth across the country. Accordingly you will assist the real estate attorneys: (i) in supporting growth across all restaurant brands by performing due diligence, documenting and monitoring the leasing process, (ii) with drafting/reviewing lease renewals, amendments, SNDAs, estoppels, and similar agreements (iii) in supporting (in cooperation with our lease administration manager) the renewal process, co-tenancy covenants, estoppel/SNDA processing, and (iv) in supporting the portfolio/asset lease management for all Company’s restaurants.
You’ll thrive in this position if you are:
Experienced in Commercial Real Estate: you’re capable of understanding and working with real estate contracts, leases, title, and related ancillary real estate documents. A team player: you’re a collaborative team player who shows respect for the views and contributions of others and enjoys brainstorming, project-work, and team building. Highly Organized: in a dynamic work environment with many moving parts, you easily prioritize your responsibilities while maintaining deadlines. Adaptable: you’re at ease in a fast-paced environment and you’re able to change direction rapidly when priorities, deadlines, or personalities shift.Accountable/Responsible: you’re able and willing to take initiative and ownership for getting things done (within a supportive team environment).Intellectually curious: you’re a lifelong learner; you pick things up and dissect them to see how they work, then figure out how to improve them.
Here’s more of what you’ll get to do:
Partner with real estate counsel in support of new lease projects and growth in all restaurant concepts necessary to achieve company targets and goals.Review title reports, surveys, reciprocal easement agreements, operating agreements, CC&Rs and other title encumbrances, and other due diligence materials.Prepare final lease documents (including exhibits and supporting materials) for execution and track post-closing documents and arrange for issuance of title policies as needed.Review leases, and review/draft amendments, renewals, and other real estate driven legal documents. Partner with real estate counsel in managing real estate legal matters related to the Company and establish new processes and policies as we evolve.Assist real estate asset manager with preparation of estoppel certificates and SNDAs.Assist Operations and other departments with specific lease-related inquiries. Assist in maintaining hard copy office files and computerized lease database system for leases and related real property agreements (currently Lucernex).Other duties and special real estate projects as assigned.
What we require:
Bachelor's degree ABA-approved paralegal certificate 7+ years of corporate or commercial real estate experience as a paralegal, including review and interpretation of leases and other key agreements (e.g. amendments, renewals, estoppels, non-disturbance agreements and vendor contracts)Self-starter; ability and willingness to take initiative, ownership, and accountability in getting things done (within a supportive team environment).Highly computer literate; strong skills in MS Word, Outlook, and ExcelExcellent verbal and written skills with demonstrated ability to communicate effectively in person and by telephone, email and other written correspondenceSuperb proofreading and organizational skills, highly detail orientedExcellent interpersonal and communication skills Ability to multi-task, prioritize, meet deadlines and work well in a high energy environment while maintaining a professional attitudeAbility to handle sensitive information in a confidential manner
What we prefer:
Corporate or commercial real estate experience (in-house or major law firm) as a paralegal with focus on real estate leasing (preferably retail tenant side, but not required) including experience with percentage rentFamiliarity or experience with asset management software (e.g. Lucernex)
What we offer:
Vacation and sick time Medical, Dental & Vision401K with company match Tuition reimbursement25%-35% discount when dining as a guest Annual stipend for dining in our restaurants
About the Company:
Named to FORTUNE Magazine’s “100 Best Companies to Work For®” list every year since 2014, The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated is a leader in experiential dining. We are culinary-forward and relentlessly focused on hospitality. Delicious, memorable experiences created by passionate people—this defines who we are and where we are going.
We currently own and operate 353 restaurants throughout the United States and Canada under brands including The Cheesecake Factory®, North Italia®, Flower Child® and a collection of other FRC brands. Internationally, 34 The Cheesecake Factory® restaurants operate under licensing agreements. Our bakery division operates two facilities that produce quality cheesecakes and other baked products for our restaurants, international licensees and third-party bakery customers.
We are committed to creating an inclusive and welcoming workplace for all. We welcome applicants from a wide variety of identities, ideas, perspectives, backgrounds and experiences to apply. The Cheesecake Factory offers reasonable accommodations to job applicants with disabilities.
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