• Lead the legal department of a real estate owner, operator and developer with property classes spanning commercial, residential and hospitality assets in New York and Florida.• Oversee all real estate financing transactions, including the negotiation of loan agreements, promissorynotes and loan documents. • Spearhead all leasing and related matters for commercial office, retail and restaurant tenants. • Coordinate with the company’s construction and operations teams in connection with new developments, tenant buildouts and building maintenance and improvements.• Supervise and manage outside counsel and other professionals in connection with litigation, tax planning, corporate structuring, zoning, intellectual property and insurance. • Provide comprehensive legal support and guidance to all departments within the organization, ensuringcompliance with applicable laws and regulations.

Worked closely with all departments in a multibillion-dollar e-commerce and brick and mortar retail operation, including sales, marketing, purchasing, IT, product development, finance and HR. Oversaw all legal aspects of a high volume of technology and operations-related agreements from initial risk assessment through negotiation and implementation. Advised on licensing, intellectual property and data privacy issues, including GDPR and CCPA compliance. Increased departmental output and efficiency by standardizing legal processes, drafting versatile template documents and utilizing model language.

Worked on a wide range of transactions, including the acquisition, development and redevelopment of restaurants, bars, clubs and hotels, including Philippe Chow, Industry Kitchen, Treadwell Park and Playboy Club NYC. Drafted, negotiated and reviewed all manner of agreements, including commercial/vendor agreements, license agreements and operating agreements. Oversaw and managed all federal and state compliance, corporate governance and insurance matters. Coordinated with outside counsel on a multitude of issues, such as commercial litigation, employment law and intellectual property matters.

Worked as a member of a boutique real estate and corporate law firm representing clients in a wide range of real estate matters, including the acquisition, disposition, refinancing and leasing of both residential and commercial properties. Negotiated, drafted and reviewed documents in connection with real estate transactions, such as purchase and sale agreements, commercial leases and loan documents. Worked on various corporate transactions ranging from international licensing deals to asset purchase agreements.

Conducted research and drafted memoranda regarding international trade issues. Performed analyses of international business transactions to ensure compliance with United States regulations and minimize importation costs.

Assisted the Department of Business and Legal Affairs with corporate matters, including acquisitions, shareholder issues, and copyright disputes. Conducted research and drafted contracts and non-disclosure agreements.

Reported directly to the Chief Legal Officer and Executive VP of Business Affairs, providing legal recommendations, memoranda, and research on issues, such as intellectual property, contracts, and workers’ compensation.