Manager, Legal - Real Estate (KnitWell Group) - Talbots

About Us

KnitWell Group, a specialty retail operating company, comprises some of the most iconic brands in America – Ann Taylor, Chico’s, Haven Well Within, Talbots, Lane Bryant, LOFT, Soma, and White House Black Market. Individually, our brands are unique and strong. Together, we are powerful.

About the Role

The Manager of Legal Real Estate is responsible for supporting the company’s real estate department in all of its leasing, fleet optimization initiatives, store design and construction matters for all of the brands within KnitWell Group. This position negotiates the required documentation and oversees / coordinates the drafting of such documentation by internal staff and/or external resources.       

This position is Hybrid based in our Hingham, MA Talbots Office.

This position has opportunity to travel to Ft. Meyers, FL (Chicos Office), Columbus, OH (Lane Bryant Office), New York, NY (Ann Taylor / Loft Offices)

What You'll Do

• Negotiates, drafts, and oversees and coordinates internal and/or external drafting of, Retail store leases and ancillary documents, such as letters of intent, amendments, SNDAs, estoppels, and lease documentation for corporate facilities and contracts with various third parties, including general contractors, architects and design consultants, fixture vendors, materials suppliers, and facilities maintenance services.
• Maintains and improves efficient and effective processes which ensure timely and accurate completion of lease documents and docketing of critical dates, rights, and obligations.
• Analyzes company’s existing lease rights and obligations with respect to issues as co tenancy requirements, kiosk/no-build requirements and sales kick-out rights.
• Identifies and assesses issues or disputes which could result in liability or litigation; Involves appropriate internal partners, to resolve and/or escalate.
• Counsels the company regarding legal and related business issues.
• Ensures that the company follows law and regulation applicable to all properties.
• Supports the company’s real estate department by functioning as that department’s legal representative and aligning with its strategic objectives.
• Manages outside counsel, as needed.

Who You Are

• 4-6 years of experience in commercial retail real estate leasing, which includes extensive experience in negotiating and drafting leases and ancillary documents.
• Bachelor’s degree and J.D. from accredited law school required.
• Currently licensed to practice law and in good standing with bar of at least one U.S. State.
• Strong negotiation and communication skills essential for internal and external clients.