Senior Real Estate Counsel

Kering is seeking an experienced Senior Real Estate Counsel to support its U.S. and Canadian business while providing regional legal support for LATAM. This role is a key legal partner to the business, advising on complex commercial real estate and construction matters across Kering’s luxury brand portfolio. The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in retail leasing and construction agreements, a strong business mindset, and the ability to navigate a fast-paced, highly matrixed, global organization. Acting as a trusted advisor, this position balances legal risk with commercial objectives while helping drive Kering’s real estate strategy forward.

Responsibilities

Draft, negotiate and provide support for commercial real estate and attendant matters, including retail and office/showroom leasing, amendments, terminations, subleases, assignments, estoppels, SNDAs, letters of credit and guarantees; Negotiate and provide support for construction related agreements, including architect agreements, general contractor agreements, supplier agreements, subcontractor agreements and related lien resolutions matters; Work as a collaborative member of the Legal Team in support of the Group’s regional retail lease portfolio; Collaborate with the Kering Real Estate department, Brand management, Finance, Store Planning, Procurement, Insurance, Lease Administration, and other internal stakeholder groups to execute real estate strategy; Keep abreast of legal decisions, statutory changes and other developments impacting real estate; Help develop and implement new processes, policies and training as needed; Provide strategic, creative and effective legal and business advice to balance legal risk against business needs and goals; Develop, maintain and improve company real estate agreement standards and template provisions; Oversee outside leasing and construction counsel and serve as liaison to internal clients; Lead by example and positively influence stakeholders, clients and team members as a trusted resource and subject matter expert

Requirements

Approximately 10+ years’ hands-on experience as real estate leasing counsel in a fast-paced environment; Advanced legal knowledge of commercial real estate contracts and related agreements; Exceptional organizational, interpersonal and communication skills; Ability to handle and manage a variety of internal client demands and significant number of leasing deals simultaneously; Initiative and ability to work independently and set strategic goals; Exercise good judgment and recognize when to ask for help or escalate issues; Ability to handle sensitive / confidential information requiring a high level of discretion, respect and integrity; Strong time management, project management and prioritization skills; Strategic thinking with an ability to leverage business sense, creative problem-solving skills and sense of prioritization; Exceptional networking and relationship management skills; Strong, clear, concise verbal and written communication skills; Ability to strategically manage external counsel spend; JD from an ABA accredited law school, member of good standing in at least one State Bar, preferably In New York (or ability to register as In-House Counsel in New York)

Nice to have

Both external law firm and In-house experience preferred; Retail experience strongly preferred; Prior experience operating in both global and/or highly matrixed organizations ideal; Mergers and acquisitions experience a plus, including due diligence management, deal team coordination and various support roles; Strong working knowledge of and interest in the luxury retail industry desired

Benefits

Medical and prescription drug insurance; Dental insurance; Vision insurance; Critical illness insurance; Accident insurance; Hospital indemnity insurance; Personalized healthcare support; Wellbeing programs; Health Savings Account (HSA); Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs); 401(k) plan; Basic life and AD&D insurance; Short-term disability insurance