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Signet Jewelers is the world's largest retailer of diamond jewelry, operating more than 2,800 stores worldwide under the iconic brands: Kay Jewelers, Zales, Jared, H.Samuel, Ernest Jones, Peoples, Banter by Piercing Pagoda, Rocksbox, JamesAllen.com and Diamonds Direct. We are a people-first company and this core value is at the heart of everything we do, from empowering our valued team members, to collaborating with our customers, to fostering the communities in which we live and serve. People – and the love their actions inspire – are what drive us. We’re not only proud of the love we inspire outside our walls, we’re especially proud of the diversity, inclusion and equity we’re inspiring inside. There are dynamic career paths awaiting you – rewarding opportunities to impact the lives of others and inspire love. Join us!

Summary:

As a core business element and strategy, the Contract Lease Negotiator undertakes to favorably negotiate the terms of store lease documents for committee-approved deals which include new stores, remodels, relocations, and renewals. The Negotiator Contract Lease negotiates and drafts the terms of lease documents for committee-approved deals including lease amendments, renewals, and other lease-related legal documents.   

Responsibilities

• Timely negotiation of leasing documents.
• Ensures company standard terms and deal-specific terms negotiated by the Real Estate Department are present in each document including leases, amendments, renewals, letters, SNDAs, etc.
• Use judgment and experience to bring unconventional, unfavorable, or omitted lease terms and conditions to the attention of the Manager, Leasing, and Commercial Counsel, the Real Estate Department, and other applicable business teams as necessary. Synthesize information and assess risks to develop sound and concise recommendations.
• Assists Manager, Leasing, and Commercial Counsel with additional duties and special projects, as assigned.

Qualifications

• Paralegal certification, Bachelor’s degree in business or real estate-related area, or other relevant education considered.  
• 1-3 years of paralegal or contract negotiation experience in leasing, real estate, or contracting setting;
• Computer knowledge in Windows, Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe;
• Demonstrates effective relationship and communication skills;
• Multi-task oriented and ability to work independently; and
• Demonstrates careful attention to detail and work processes.

Benefits & Perks

• Competitive healthcare, dental & vision insurance
• 401(k) matching after one year of employment
• Generous time off + company holidays
• Merchandise discount.
• Learning & Development programs
• Much more!