As part of Legal/Real Estate, support Family Dollar's existing and growing portfolio of stores by:
(1) drafting and managing critical lease documentation, including notices of non-renewal, tenant estoppels and SNDAs, and ancillary real estate agreements;
(2) providing accurate interpretation and management of lease documentation, including abstraction of leases and amendments for the timely and accurate payment of rent and other financial obligations; and
(3) verifying changes to ownership, rent payee, addresses, and other information and updating and maintaining the system of record.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities:
· Complete diligence necessary to prepare tenant estoppel certificates/SNDAs in compliance with lease obligations and deadlines.
· Abstract all original leases and lease related documentation and enter required critical information into the Company's lease management and financial reporting system.
· Draft notices to Landlords to extend or terminate the term of leases, and track such notices.
· Process requested vendor changes by obtaining and reviewing supporting documentation, including deeds, assignments of lease, management and/or operating agreements, and W-9s.
· Other projects as assigned.
Minimum Requirements/Qualifications:
· 2 years of experience in commercial lease administration, commercial real estate, or commercial property management
· Excellent computer skills, including Microsoft Word and Excel, and attention to detail
· Excellent oral and written communication skills, ability to draft and edit legal documents using proper grammar and punctuation
· Strong time management skills with the demonstrated ability to juggle multiple tasks and adapt and respond to changing priorities with a sense of urgency
· Ability to work independently and as part of a team, emphasizing professionalism and courtesy
Desired Qualifications:
· Two years of post-high school education
· Legal background preferred
· Paralegal Certificate preferred but not required