Responsibilities:

Structure, draft, negotiate and review property management and leasing agreements, and other customary retail real estate documents and contracts
Address issues regarding real estate leases, development, entitlements, design, construction, and financing
Advise the Real Estate Team and actively participate in the resolution of real estate related legal issues and disputes
Provide legal support on compliance issues and general commercial contract matters
Conduct documentation research of rights, obligations and restrictions contained in existing leases, reciprocal easement agreements and other complex property agreements, and provide both technical and practical analysis and recommendations to internal clients concerning legal issues, including preparation of documentation necessary to secure third party approvals
Identify and resolve problems promptly, gather and analyze information skillfully, and maintain confidentiality
Develop effective partnerships with other corporate departments, distribution centers, stores, and their vendors
Represent the company in negotiations and other forums
Represent multiple Academy departments and locations on enterprise-level issues both internally and externally
Develop a thorough understanding of the Academy’s policies, procedures, and safety rules
Implement standardized policies, processes, and procedures for governance, agreements, privacy/ security, and commercial relationships generally
Manage legal staff and outside counsel as required
Operate within the financial budget for assigned practice area(s)
Identify and assist in implementing process improvements
Duties may change; team members may be required to perform other duties as assigned