Associate Counsel

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About Bedrock

Bedrock is a full-service real estate firm specializing in innovative city-building strategies, reaching far beyond the boundaries of bricks and mortar. Since its founding in 2011, Bedrock and its affiliates have invested and committed more than $5.6 billion to acquiring and developing more than 100 properties in Detroit and Cleveland, including landmark developments at the Hudson's Site, the Book Tower restoration, City Modern and the May Company Building. Bedrock's portfolio totals more than 22 million square feet of office, retail and residential space within new construction and adaptive reuse projects.

For more information on Bedrock's projects, visit BedrockDetroit.com or engage with us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and LinkedIn.

Position Summary:

The Associate Counsel will work closely with internal and external clients on a wide variety of contracting matters supporting our property management, experience/activations, technology, Intellectual property, construction, design, asset management, communications and marketing transactions and contracts. You will be responsible for managing and administering the entire contract lifecycle from receipt of the contract request through to final execution for all contracts coming from the various teams. This is an exceptional opportunity to unleash your talent as a trusted legal and business advisor for a dynamic organization with a national reputation that continues to grow at a rapid pace.

Position Responsibilities:

• Draft, review, redline, and negotiate a wide array of day-to-day operational agreements, including consulting, service, technology, confidentiality, sponsorship, artist, construction, and property management agreements.
• Manage and report to the Senior Counsel, Deputy General Counsel, and/or relevant business teams on contract statuses.
• Work to deliver ahigh volume of contracts in accordance with delivery deadlines as devised by leadership.
• Maintain broad knowledge of areas relating to property management, technological innovations and contracting.
• Work with vendors to address and resolve contracting issues.
• From time to time, collaborate with external counsel to deliver contracts or responses to business team inquiries on legal matters.
• Assist with the development and implementation of relevant team member training.
• Assist with team projects as needed.

Position Requirements:

• A J.D. degree from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association and admission to the Michigan Bar is required.
• 5+ years of experience as a practicing attorney.
• 3+ years of commercial/transactions contracts experience.
• Technology contracts drafting and negotiation experience a plus.
• In-house experience a plus.
• Real estate industry experience a plus.
• Intellectual property and trademark working knowledge a plus.
• Insurance and risk management working knowledge a plus.
• Excellent analytical, writing and communication skills are required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and Teams.
• Experience working in a contract management software environment a plus.
• Able to operate well independently and on team projects.
• Able to identify and resolve legal issues in the context of the organization's short- and long-term goals and distilling the resolution into the relevant contract.
• Ideal candidate must be confident, enthusiastic, and a self-starter who is results oriented, able to meet deadlines, exercises good judgment, and is sensitive to the needs of the business while skillfully and diplomatically managing risks for the organization.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and may be modified periodically.

Disclaimer

This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive list of duties and responsibilities performed by persons assigned to this classification. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of any supervisor or manager to assign, direct and control the work of employees under his/her supervision. All principal duties and responsibilities of this position are essential functions of the position. Job descriptions are reviewed on a regular basis and may be revised at any time. Revisions will be communicated to employees within the classification. This job description does not constitute a contract of employment; therefore, the company may exercise its employment-at-will rights at any time.

Bedrock is an equal-opportunity employer.

The Company is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, and does not discriminate in any hiring or employment practices. The Company provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with state and federal law. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation in completing the application and/or participating in the employment application process should notify a representative of the Human Resources Team, The Pulse, at 1-800-411-JOBS.