Sr Paralegal- Real Estate

OVERVIEW

Realize new levels of autonomy and professional ownership. At Ulta Beauty, our Legal, Risk & Governance team provides clarity and continuity in ways that have made our growth a seamless venture, with keen insights that have opened up new and previously unexplored areas of opportunity. Through superior leadership and work that continually challenges, you’ll have the chance to help set strategic direction through ethical and collaborative thought and practice.

THE IMPACT YOU CAN HAVE

Our Legal, Risk and Governance team seeks an experienced paralegal with technical expertise in retail real estate leasing to provide legal support to our Growth & Development (G&D) business partners who are responsible for new store development and management of our existing fleet. This position supports critical functions of the real estate legal team that include tracking and managing lease critical dates, negotiating and drafting use restriction waivers and related lease documentation, and leading the SNDA and estoppel processes. This requires proven expertise in preparing and reviewing lease-related legal documents, ensuring compliance with strict deadlines, and closely coordinating with G&D and other stakeholders. The ideal candidate will possess strong organizational skills and a solid background in retail leasing and commercial real estate.

YOU'LL ACCOMPLISH THESE GOALS BY :

• Negotiate and draft lease documents including amendments, notices, and letter agreements, perform lease reviews and related due diligence, proof and confirm lease and abstract data, collaborate with internal partners to secure due diligence and approvals, negotiate with landlords, property managers, and third-parties, and track projects and update progress in concert with other stakeholders.
• Manage lease critical dates and deadlines to minimize risk to Ulta Beauty. Draft and process lease renewal option notices pursuant to monthly real estate committee approval as well as notice date and expiration date extension agreements in coordination with G&D strategy. Notify internal partners of pending and urgent deadlines, follow up on approvals, and attend weekly G&D meetings to report on progress. Regularly monitor and update multiple sources to track lease expiration and renewal dates.
• Lead the negotiation and documentation of SNDAs and estoppels relating to the existing store fleet. In concert with internal partners, implement and maintain appropriate processes to ensure proper due diligence and timely execution and delivery of documents in compliance with lease requirements. Implement quality control measures to ensure accuracy. Maintain and enhance, as appropriate, SNDA and estoppel templates consistent with best practices and update relevant reporting.
• Review and accurately interpret lease documents to determine requirements relating to exclusives, use restrictions, protected areas and estoppel / SNDA requests as well as ad-hoc reviews in response to queries from internal stakeholders.

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THE ESSENTIALS OF SUCCESS

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The pay range for this position is $77,600.00 - $102,700.00 / Year with the opportunity for eligible associates to earn additional compensation pursuant to the Company’s bonus plan. Exact pay will be based on factors including, but not limited to relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, level, shift, geographic location, and business and organizational needs. Full-time positions are eligible for paid time off, health, dental, vision, life and disability benefits. Part-time positions are eligible for dental, vision, life, and disability benefits. For additional information concerning our benefits, visit our Benefits and Career Development page :

ABOUT

At  Ulta Beauty  (NASDAQ : ULTA),  the possibilities are beautiful . Ulta Beauty is the largest North American beauty retailer and the premier beauty destination for cosmetics, fragrance, skin care products, hair care products and salon services. We bring possibilities to life through the power of beauty each and every day in our stores and online with more than 25,000 products from approximately 500 well-established and emerging beauty brands across all categories and price points, including Ulta Beauty’s own private label. Ulta Beauty also offers a full-service salon in every store featuring—hair, skin, brow, and make-up services.

We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with arrest records, conviction records, or other criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of any applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York City Fair Chance Act.