Draft, review, and negotiate leases and all ancillary documents primarily for ground and shopping center leases for restaurant locations in the US (including guaranties, memorandums of law, recognition agreements, waivers, site plans, work letters, estoppels, and SNDAs)
Review superior documents, including declarations, REAs, master leases and existing exclusives
Perform and oversee due diligence including review of title reports and environmental reports
Manage and oversee lease work assigned to and performed by external counsel and other in-house team members
Manage the resolution of any litigation and compliance matters relating to the leases, including construction disputes, early termination agreements, and landlord-tenant disputes
Provide counsel to the lease administration, development, and marketing teams
Review and make recommendations for technology that improves the review and administration of all real estate documents
Develop best practices and processes to ensure the entry into high quality leases in a scaled manner
Advise management on any material risks associated with a prospective lease or leased location

JD from an ABA-accredited U.S. law school
20+ years of relevant legal, business and leadership experience including at a law firm attorney
Strong background in lease drafting and negotiation experience
Experience working in a fast-paced and business-oriented environment with business groups throughout the company.

Weekly Pay and Performance bonuses
Shake Shack Meal Discounts
Exclusive corporate discounts for travel, electronics, wellness, leisure activities and more
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance*
Employer Paid Life and Disability Insurance*
401k Plan with Company Match*
Paid Time Off*
Paid Parental Leave*
Access to Employee Assistance Program on Day 1
Pre-Tax Commuter and Parking Benefits
Flexible Spending and Dependent Care Accounts*
Development and Growth Opportunities *Eligibility criteria applies

Vice President, Senior Real Estate Counsel

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