Legal Counsel - Sustainability

Realty Income aims to be a globally recognized leader in the S&P 100, committed to creating long-term value for all stakeholders. These stakeholders include our dedicated team members, who embody our purpose: building enduring relationships and brighter financial futures. This guiding principle serves as a beacon for our team, influencing every action we take.

Our employees consistently invest their time, commitment, and dedication into the company, and in turn, they receive investment returns in the form of purpose, belonging, and opportunities for advancement.

We are committed to best-in-class corporate responsibility practices through environmental initiatives, governance programs, and community outreach projects. From the boardroom to the breakroom, our team members make a difference every day.

Realty Income is expanding its legal team and looking to hire a Legal Counsel to provide professional leasing legal services with an emphasis on green leasing and sustainability issues for the Company’s national portfolio of properties and to counsel and support the Company’s business teams on a broad range of legal matters.

What you will work on:

• Negotiating and drafting leases and leasing related documents (e.g., amendments, consents to assignments and subleases, guaranties) to maintain occupancy in the Company’s existing portfolio with an emphasis on green leasing best practices.
• Review and analyze leases and counsel internal clients with respect energy compliance, building and performance standards, and sustainability matters.
• Drafting and negotiating documents for PPAs and related ITC monetization.
• Assist the Company’s property management business team through creative problem solving.
• Counseling internal clients regarding myriad legal issues including, lease interpretation, risk mitigation strategies, and title matters.
• Supervising paralegals in performing various aspects of asset management, property management, and sustainability legal matters.
• Supervising outside counsel, as applicable.
• Handling a variety of legal matters relating to the operation and improvement of our ever-expanding portfolio.

What we need from you:

• Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited law school.
• We expect 3 years of transactional real estate law experience, either in house or with a law firm.
• Working knowledge of green leasing and building resilience best practices.
• Active bar license in good standing in the state in which you reside.
• Excellent knowledge of contracts and real estate law and excellent corporate and interpersonal communication skills.
• Experience working cross-functionally in a corporate setting and using business acumen to resolve unique and complex real estate issues preferred.

What you’ll get in return:

• Competitive Salary including potential for bonus and stock awards
• Best-in-class benefit package
• Collaborative, team-oriented environment
• Opportunities for continuing professional development

Additional information can be obtained from the corporate website at www.realtyincome.com.

This is a hybrid role, with Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursdays required in-office.

The pay range for this role is $124,102 - $180,583 - $211,611.

Offers near the high end are uncommon but may be considered for candidates with exceptional experience and skills and are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. You may be eligible for an annual discretionary bonus and an annual discretionary stock award, to be discussed during the interview process. An annual pay rate and total compensation package is generally determined by the candidate's experience, knowledge, education, skills, performance, and abilities, as well as internal equity, company performance, and alignment with market data.

Most US based full-time and part-time roles come with flexible schedules. We offer a best-in-class benefits package that includes healthcare, dental, and vision insurance for employees and eligible dependents. Our 401(k)-retirement plan has a company match of 50% up to 6% of eligible compensation. Realty Income also offers other wellness, financial, and work/lifestyle-specific benefits, along with 12 PTO hours every month; in addition to 12 paid holidays, and paid volunteer time. Realty Income’s purpose is to build enduring relationships and brighter financial futures, and this starts with you!