Real Estate Counsel
Company: Benderson Development Company, LLC
Location: Sarasota
Posted on: February 15, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Benderson Development is one of
America's largest privately held real estate companies. We are
proud to own and manage over 800 properties encompassing over 50
million square feet in 40 states. The diverse Benderson portfolio
includes retail, office, industrial, hotel, residential, and land
holdings. Principle Duties & Responsibilities Communicate with
leasing agents regarding lease documents and deals made with
tenants or proposed tenants. Assist leasing agents with prospective
tenant proposals, including LOI’s and check restrictions. Meet with
leasing agents to review lease terms, status. Present proposed and
existing lease deals, lease modifications and completed leases, and
react/respond to changes as requested. Negotiate leases, lease
amendments, waivers, subordination agreements, estoppels and
termination agreements with tenants, attorneys and brokers. Draft
and revise leases and lease amendments for new and existing
tenants. Collect information and exhibits from other departments
for final lease review. Provide information and direction to
administrative staff in implementing lease terms (i.e. providing
dates necessary for lease commencement) Answer questions regarding
leases. Assist in preparing purchase and sale contracts. Work on
due diligence requirements in preparing for closings. Negotiate
ancillary lease forms, such as waivers, subordination agreements,
estoppels, termination agreements, rental agreements, etc. Maintain
awareness of lease terms, obligations and responsibilities required
in each lease (such as meeting penalty and dead dates), and
exclusives and restrictions to avoid violations of existing leases.
Prepare post lease execution documents such as waivers, SNDA’s and
TI allowance. Provide assistance to departments regarding insurance
claims, lease claims and tenant disputes regarding lease terms and
collections. Assist in handling all aspects of eminent domain
matters. Assist with all aspects of complying with and applying for
government incentive (i.e. Industrial Development Agency benefits).
Insure completion of weekly lease listing. Qualifications J.D.
required, in addition to 5 years practicing law. Specific knowledge
of commercial real estate leasing a plus. Experienced in contract
negotiations. Excellent communication skills, both written and
verbal a necessity; proficiency in Microsoft Office applications;
Proven ability to multitask, managing multiple real estate files in
an effective and efficient manner.
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