Senior Staff Attorney

Job Location :

Corporate Indianapolis

PRIMARY PURPOSE :

You will be a member of the cutting edge development team that is supporting Simon's efforts to transform, transition and expand retail properties into destinations that will include commercial office space, hotels, entertainment, lifestyle and fitness centers . This position requires a creative, entrepreneurial and innovative attorney who can contribute to the diversification and continued development of Simon's traditional retail-only properties.

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Drafts necessary legal documents and develops conclusions and recommendations.
• Assists clients in addressing situations of high legal exposure or risk; understands overall business risk tolerance and considers it in the context of risk management strategies and actions.
• Creates practical and effective solutions to legal issues with no established precedent; develops creative solutions to unique legal problems.
• Takes the lead role in negotiations that are extremely complex, strategic or sensitive in nature. Understands the business client's position and needs. Considers the long-term business and strategic consequences of possible outcomes.
• Delivers difficult messages or news, or challenges the client when necessary; responds to client challenges to advice directly and effectively.
• Establishes a wide network of relationships; builds rapport with associates at all levels within the General Counsel department and the business client.
• May train or mentor less experienced attorneys or paralegals on procedural or legal issues.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

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