Careers at Cummings

In-House Leasing Counsel

Beverly

Cummings Properties, a major commercial real estate development and management firm, has an immediate opening for an in-house leasing counsel for its 2.7 million square foot Beverly portfolio.  This full-time, in-person position at Cummings’ Beverly leasing office offers management level business leadership, document management, and mentoring opportunities on a fast-paced, collaborative leasing and real estate management team. 

Responsibilities include:

  • Drafting and reviewing a wide range of lease documents and transaction details with responsibility for final approval prior to execution;
  • Negotiating terms with client counsel as needed, assessing business and legal risks, and working toward resolution to close the sale;
  • Auditing lease processing and decisive dates/lease action items with internal departments to ensure accuracy and proper administration of leases;
  • Training and mentoring colleagues on lease terms and language, updating legal templates as needed, and collaborating with peers in corporate legal department.

The preferred candidate will possess:

  • At least five years of transactional real estate/leasing experience with proven success as a final sign-off for legal documents;
  • Excellent analytical and writing abilities;
  • Effective communication, listening, and negotiation skills;
  • A practical, business-oriented approach to problem-solving;
  • Leadership and mentoring experience;
  • Drive, work ethic, emotional intelligence, enthusiasm, motivation, and persistence.

About Cummings:
Cummings Properties has a long history of giving back to the community. The large majority of its buildings are owned by Cummings Foundation, its philanthropic affiliate, with all rental profits benefiting greater Boston nonprofits. Learn more at www.cummings.com/about/giving-back.

In addition to unlimited career advancement and growth potential, we offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package that includes:

  • Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
  • Cummings Properties Employee Trust (equity compensation)
  • Competitive compensation
  • Paid holiday, vacation, sick, and personal time
  • 401(k) retirement savings plan with generous Company match
  • Employee Referral Program
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Charitable gift match up to $2,000 annually, plus the opportunity to direct an additional $2,000 in Company funds each year to a local nonprofit of your choice
  • The salary range for this role is $150,000 - $175,000 per year.

Note: Candidates must be able to work on site at Cummings Center in Beverly, MA. This is not a remote or hybrid position.

Interested applicants are encouraged to send a cover letter, resume, and compensation expectations to Stephen J. Drohosky, Senior Vice President, at bevhiring@cummings.com.

Cummings Properties is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In the interest of the safety and health of our employees and clients, we maintain a ZERO TOLERANCE policy in regard to prohibited drug use and alcohol or marijuana abuse. More information about the Cummings organization is available at www.Cummings.com and www.CummingsFoundation.org.

 

 

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