Kering Senior Real Estate Counsel

About Kering

Kering is a global luxury group renowned for nurturing some of the world’s most influential Houses in fashion, leather goods, jewelry, and eyewear, including Gucci, Saint Laurent, Bottega Veneta, Balenciaga, and Boucheron. As an employer, Kering offers a distinctive environment where creative excellence, entrepreneurial spirit, and long-term sustainability converge. The Group empowers its talents to shape the future of luxury through innovation, craftsmanship, and responsible business practices. With an international culture grounded in diversity, inclusion, and shared ambition, Kering provides meaningful career opportunities for professionals seeking to contribute to exceptional brands while advancing a more sustainable and imaginative luxury industry.

Role & Responsibilities

• Draft, negotiate and support commercial real estate transactions including retail and office leasing, amendments, terminations, subleases, assignments, estoppels, SNDAs, letters of credit and guarantees
• Negotiate and support construction-related agreements encompassing architect agreements, general contractor agreements, supplier agreements, subcontractor agreements and lien resolution matters
• Manage the Group's regional retail lease portfolio, addressing issues as they arise and assisting in dispute resolution with landlords, contractors and third parties including pre-litigation and pending litigation matters
• Collaborate with the Real Estate department, Brand management, Finance, Store Planning, Procurement, Insurance, Lease Administration and other internal stakeholder groups to execute real estate strategy and provide guidance on leasing and lease interpretation
• Monitor legal developments, statutory changes and industry standards impacting real estate; establish and maintain systems to ensure company compliance with real estate contract requirements and applicable laws
• Develop, implement and improve processes, policies and training as needed, based on legal requirements and industry best practices
• Develop, maintain and enhance company real estate agreement standards, template provisions and forms for general leasing, construction, architecture, vendor procurement, lien releases and related documents
• Oversee and manage relationships with outside leasing and construction counsel, serving as liaison to internal clients
• Provide strategic, creative and effective legal and business advice that balances legal risk against business needs and organizational goals
• Lead by example as a trusted resource and subject matter expert, influencing stakeholders, clients and team members through demonstrated excellence

Qualifications

• Approximately 10+ years of hands-on experience as real estate leasing counsel in a fast-paced environment with ability to handle responsibilities autonomously
• Both external law firm and in-house experience preferred
• Advanced legal knowledge of commercial real estate contracts and related agreements; retail experience strongly preferred
• JD from an ABA accredited law school
• Member in good standing in at least one State Bar, preferably New York (or ability to register as In-House Counsel in New York)
• Strong working knowledge of and interest in the luxury retail industry desired

Skills

Experience

Approximately 10+ years of hands-on experience as real estate leasing counsel in a fast-paced environment, with demonstrated ability to manage responsibilities autonomously. Both external law firm and in-house experience is preferred, with advanced legal knowledge of commercial real estate contracts and retail leasing transactions. Prior experience operating in global and highly matrixed organizations is ideal.

Education

JD from an ABA accredited law school; member in good standing in at least one State Bar (preferably New York, or ability to register as In-House Counsel in New York).

Workplace

Compensation

The base compensation for this position ranges from USD 245,000 to USD 265,000 per annum.

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.

Culture

Kering fosters a dynamic, purpose-driven culture where creativity, entrepreneurship, and collaboration support the distinct identities of its luxury Houses. As an employer, the Group places strong emphasis on sustainability, diversity, and talent development, encouraging people to innovate responsibly while contributing to the future of modern luxury.

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