Real Estate Legal Manager

Objective of the position:

• Provide legal advice to the company in the legal area of real estate transactions, as well as advise on matters of purchase and sale, leases, constructions, document review, and everything related to the real estate sector concerning the company.

Main Activities:

• Supervision of the company's real estate legal strategy in operations of acquisition, leasing, development, regularization, and divestment of properties.
• Coordinate and follow up on commercial lease negotiations, including the review of contractual conditions, renewals, early terminations, and fulfillment of obligations with landlords and owners.
• Maintain constant communication and negotiation with landlords, sellers, real estate brokers, notaries, authorities, and external suppliers, ensuring the timely closing of real estate operations aligned with the company's interests.
• Supervise and validate real estate legal due diligence processes, including review of registration records, ownership, encumbrances, limitations of title, litigation, property regimes, affectations, land use, licenses, permits, and regulatory compliance.
• Actively participate in strategic decision-making related to real estate projects, evaluating legal, operational, and financial risks that may impact the organization.
• Provide preventive legal advice to internal departments involved in expansion, construction, remodeling, and store operation projects.
• Coordinate and supervise the obtaining, renewal, regularization, and tracking of licenses, permits, authorizations, and governmental procedures required for the acquisition, development, construction, operation, and functioning of real estate projects and assets.
• Supervise the integration, updating, and safeguarding of legal and real estate files, ensuring documentary control and regulatory compliance for each property.
• Carry out documentation and corporate regularization processes in real estate matters, including deeds, powers of attorney, public registries, contracts, and permits related to the company's properties.
• Development and definition of criteria, policies, and internal controls for the mitigation of real estate legal risks.
• Supervision of notarial processes, closing of operations, and compliance with contractual obligations and precedent conditions.
• Prepare reports and analyses on the legal status of the company's real estate portfolio, identifying risks, contingencies, and opportunities for improvement.
• Support in the attention and follow-up of controversies, contractual breaches, or conflicts related to properties and commercial leases.

Requirements:

• Degree in Law or a related field
• Minimum 6 years of experience in the area and 3 years of experience at a Coordination or Management level
• Experience in the Real Estate, Retail, or related sector
• Advanced conversational English
• Intermediate level Office Suite proficiency

Knowledge in:

• Applicable real estate, civil, commercial, and corporate legislation.
• Processes of purchase, sale, leasing, and regularization of properties.
• Preparation, review, and negotiation of real estate and commercial contracts.
• Knowledge in real estate legal due diligence.
• Regulations related to land use, licenses, permits, and opening of commercial establishments.
• Procedures before public notaries, Public Property Registry, and governmental authorities.
• Administration and control of legal and real estate files.
• Interpretation of deeds, certificates, encumbrances, and real estate legal documentation.
• Management of legal risks and regulatory compliance in real estate operations.
• Management and follow-up of real estate portfolio and lease agreements.
• Management and follow-up of real estate portfolio and lease agreements.
• Basic financial knowledge for analysis of contracts, obligations, and risks associated with real estate operations.

Desirable:

• Knowledge of store expansion and opening processes in the retail or auto parts sector

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