EXPERIENCED SHOPPING CENTER OPERATIONS LAWYER M / F

Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield is an owner, developer and operator of premium and sustainable real estate assets in the most dynamic cities in Europe and the US.

Reinvent being together : Driven by our raison d'être, we want to accelerate our contributions to urban regeneration and participate in rethinking the way we live in cities, creating and operating sustainable and unique places that reinvent living together.

A sustainable approach : Sustainability is at the heart of our business. We are a leader in our sector and, as such, we are committed to continue contributing actively to the environmental transition of cities towards carbon neutrality.

Together @ URW : The 2,700 employees of the Group work together to imagine and operate sustainable destinations, whose users are at their heart and who are catalysts for the vitality of the territories in which they are located.

We are currently looking for an :

EXPERIENCED SHOPPING CENTER OPERATIONS LAWYER M / F

Interim – Temporary Contract

What we offer

Why join us?

Are you eager to learn? Do you love challenges? Exciting projects? Project-based work? Are you looking for a position that allows you to quickly take on responsibilities in a stimulating environment? Then don't hesitate and join our dynamic and close-knit legal team to build the shopping center of tomorrow together!

Be at the centre of excellence of a CAC 40 group on a human scale

Be surrounded by passionate and exciting people

International company

Friendly atmosphere

Ad hoc training throughout the year via our URW Academy

What will your day look like?

Reporting to a Head of Legal Spain, you will be responsible for advising in legal aspects of the Spanish portfolio of shopping centers of the Company, for which you will be the main point of contact for center directors, shopping center management teams, operations team, Westfield Rise team, etc., with whom you will be in constant interaction.

Acting as a true Business Partner, your missions will include :

You will be part of the day-to-day life in a Shopping Center by, among others, advising to shopping center management teams on the legal aspects of contracts with service providers, marketing or promotional activities related to campaigns carried out by the Shopping Center, as well as any advice for specific situations that have taken place, being proactive in proposing appropriate legal solutions.

Advising internal clients within the URW teams on the legal aspects related to common areas commercialization and service to be provided by Westfield Rise team linked to the catalogue of services offered.

Advice on Co-Ownership matters such as drafting and reviewing of minutes of Co-Ownerships.

Leader and follow up on register horizontal division operations modification, among others, deeds of exachange (permuta), segregation, aggregations or new works.

Managing, in close collaboration with lawyers, data protection matters, and IP rights and brand management, including among others review and implementation of policies in place as well as detecting risk on these matters associated with the business is being carried out.

Participating in the development and regular updating of document templates used in such negotiations and intercompany contracts linked to those negotiations.

Participating in cross-functional projects related to the Group's objectives.

Assisting and collaborating in legal issues that the Head of Legal or Legal Director may delegate and provide them with fluent and proactive reporting on matters.

What we are looking for

The Must Haves :

With a Legal Bachelor’s Degree (or higher) from a top-tier University, you have significant experience on advising same kind of contracts of at least 5 years, acquired in a similar company or a top law firm.

You have a good command of technical aspects (particularly in Co-ownership laws, commercial contracts in general and in particular : service provider contracts, marketing contracts, lease contracts and contract law. Data protection and / or IP rights would be preferrable and highly valuated), enabling you to analyze and handle the files entrusted to you with technical expertise, perspective, and agility.

Dynamic and positive, you are recognized for your team spirit, analytical and synthesis skills, attention to detail, as well as your strong writing skills and organizational qualities.

Your negotiation skills, interpersonal ease, and autonomy will be important assets to success in this position and within the Group.

You are capable of handling files in project mode with a business and operational approach focused on results.

Spanish and high-level English is a must.

What to expect when it comes to the recruitment stages?

Our goal is to offer you a fast and diversified process that will allow you to have a 360-degree view of the Group. Our ambition is to offer you a transparent and benevolent process that is constructive despite the outcome of the exchanges!

First HR interview over Teams with Begoña Hortal (Head of People) and Almudena Calvo (Head of Legal)

Second meeting with Ángeles García (Director of Legal – Spain)

Last step : accept the adventure and prepare for arrival

What matters to us

What matters to us is welcoming committed personalities, capable of instilling positive energy around them and ready to grow within a large international group. We offer our employees a collaborative, innovative culture focused on success and creating unique opportunities for development. We aim for excellence, and our culture encourages autonomy, innovation, and collective intelligence among our employees. If you are looking for intellectually stimulating and responsible missions, promoting teamwork and daily challenges, don't hesitate to apply!

Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield promotes equal opportunities, as well as diversity of profiles, experiences, and skills. We believe that diversity plays an important role in the success of our company and are committed to creating an environment that respects, values, celebrates, and leverages individual differences. As a signatory of the diversity charter, Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield is committed to evaluating each new application without discrimination related to disability, age, gender, origin, religion, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law.

The following values bring us together and guide our actions. They are the foundation of who we are today and who we will be tomorrow : EXCELLENCE We only aim for the best - TEAMWORK We unite talent to win as a team - ETHICS We build on trust and transparency – BOLDNESS We dare with vision and agility – PASSION We go the extra mile – OWNERSHIP We are empowered to deliver.