Senior Lease Negotiator
North Bethesda
Saturday, 18 April 2026
Draft lease documents, including secondary documents from letter of intent and/or lease brief using internal document production software. Prepare redlines and revisions of subsequent drafts of lease documents. Adapt existing forms to specific deals, revising existing language based upon comments from tenant and/or attorney, utilizing the Lease Language Book appropriately. Collaborate with attorneys, other Federal Realty departments, and current/potential tenants to keep deals moving efficiently and smoothly to include the timely processing of Tenant-executed documents and completion of legal abstracts. Draft and negotiate vendor and broker agreements according to departmental guidelines. Investigate and gather information from internal and external sources. Maintain lease production and weekly status reports of pending documents using internal reporting software. Collaborate with outside counsel, and when requested, track the status of lease documentation being prepared by outside counsel. Create and maintain files including working, chronological, and litigation files. Draft internal and external correspondence. Coordinate with internal departments responsible for lease administration and collections to check tenant account for defaults and arrearages. Provide occasional administrative support to the legal department. Complete other various projects and duties as assigned Qualifications 8 years previous paralegal/lease negotiator experience, previous experience in a legal department of a real estate company a strong plus. College degree or paralegal certificate. Highly proficient using MS - Office (Outlook, Word, Excel) with the ability to learn and use new software and systems. Knowledge of legal terminology and experience with generation of lease briefs and retail leases. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Strong time management skills and attention to detail, with a high degree of accuracy and success in delivering to key deadlines. Previous experience with Salesforce a plus. Demonstrated success working collaboratively and in a team environment. Flexibility to occasionally adjust working hours to meet deadlines and collaborate with team members on the East and West Coasts. Minimal travel required Salary Range: The typical base pay range is $120,000-$150,000 per year plus bonus. To ensure a fair and competitive offer, we take into account your job-related skills, experience, relevant education, certifications, and/or training.