Estate Manager - Legal at Value Edge Management Service Limited

Job Summary

• Assist in the development of real estate strategies for the firm.
• Evaluate new expansion opportunities; specifically, assessing market viability, identifying optimal trade areas, and picking prime spaces.
• Travel to sites within designated markets to evaluate viability.
• Manage LOI negotiations with external brokers, driving to negotiate the strongest economic and business terms for the Company. Negotiate LOIs directly with landlords.
• Liaise with internal business partners on determining site feasibility; work directly with brand operations, store design, construction, legal, and finance teams.
• Participate in monthly Real Estate Committee meetings, presenting new real estate deals to senior leadership.
• Responsible for preparing presentation materials for senior leadership.
• Partner with external counsel on lease negotiations by providing negotiation guidance to counsel and following up with landlords directly on key points / resolving open issues.
• Manage and negotiate a portion of the company’s lease renewals each year.
• Identify and implement retail/leasing trends in the company’s negotiations.

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience
• BL, LLB, degree
• Experience with Microsoft Office
• Strong excel skills
• Strong communication skills