Counsel (Real Estate)

Requisition ID:892804

Position:Full-Time

Total Rewards:Benefits/Incentive Information

If you've worn a pair of glasses, we've already met.

We are a global leader in the design, manufacture, and distribution of ophthalmic lenses, frames, and sunglasses. We offer our industry stakeholders in over 150 countries access to a global platform of high-quality vision care products such as the Essilor brand, with Varilux, Crizal, Eyezen, Stellest and Transitions, iconic brands that consumers love such as Ray-Ban, Oakley, Persol and Oliver Peoples, as well as a network that offers consumers high-quality vision care and best-in-class shopping experiences such as Sunglass Hut, LensCrafters, and Target Optical, and leading e-commerce platforms.

Our portfolio of more than 150 renowned brands span various categories, from frames, lenses and instruments to brick and mortar and digital distribution as well as mid-range to premium segments. Our Shared Services Team, accompany and enable others within the EssilorLuxottica collective to achieve their targets. They keep people and projects running smoothly, ensuring every part of our business is provided for and well taken care of.

Join our global community of over 200,000 dedicated employees around the world in driving the transformation of the eyewear and eyecare industry. Discover more by following us on LinkedIn!

GENERAL FUNCTION

The Counsel will support all divisions of EssilorLuxottica's North American business, assisting the Real Estate Legal team. The Counsel role will be primarily responsible for drafting and negotiating retail leases, providing advice and counsel on a variety of real estate matters and reviewing other related commercial agreements and transactional matters.

This position is based in New York City, New York.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Draft, review and negotiate leases for store locations, office spaces, logistic and distribution centers
• Support other business units on real estate matters (e.g., lease interpretation, lease review, SNDA, options, terminations, dispute resolutions, store maintenance issues)
• Support lease administration supervision and process management
• Perform a variety of routine legal assignments and projects
• Keep informed of legislation and new regulations affecting various company operations

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• JD from an accredited law school and excellent academic background
• Licensed to practice law in at least one US State
• At least 2 years of relevant experience with private law firm or corporate legal department (or a combination thereof) in real estate
• Superior writing, communication, and research skills
• Organized and detail oriented
• Motivated, self-starter
• Ability to work independently, yet collaborate effectively with other attorneys, paralegals, and business partners
• Flexible with ability to provide real-time advice and counsel
• Ability to adapt to constantly shifting priorities, and allocate resources appropriately
• Ability to identify opportunities to create and improve process systems

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 3-5 years relevant experience
• Project management training or experience
• Retail industry experience

Pay Range: 134,200.40-190,773.20

Employee pay is determined by multiple factors, including geography, experience, qualifications, skills and local minimum wage requirements. In addition, you may also be offered a competitive bonus and/or commission plan, which complements a first-class total rewards package. Benefits may include health care, retirement savings, paid time off/vacation, and various employee discounts.

Upon request and consistent with applicable laws, EssilorLuxottica will provide reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities who need assistance in the application and hiring process. To request a reasonable accommodation, please call the EssilorLuxottica SpeakUp Hotline at 844-303-0229 (be sure to provide your name and contact information so that we may follow up in a timely manner) or email HRCompliance@luxotticaretail.com.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, national origin, social origin, social condition, being perceived as a victim of domestic violence, sexual aggression or stalking, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship, ancestry, veteran or military status, marital status, pregnancy (including unlawful discrimination on the basis of a legally protected pregnancy or maternity leave), genetic information or any other characteristics protected by law. Native Americans in the US receive preference in accordance with Tribal Law.