Legal Director

Prologis, Inc. is the global leader in logistics real estate. In partnership with our customers and our communities, we develop modern, high-quality properties that set the standard for innovative building design and sustainability. Prologis owns or has investments in properties and development projects of ~1.2 billion square feet in 19 countries and enables 2.8% of the world's GDP. We have committed to achieve net zero emissions by 2040. Beyond real estate, our Essentials platform optimizes the company's global asset portfolio to provide our customers solutions that address today's warehouse and shipping challenges. Prologis Ventures invests in logistics innovation and technology companies to modernize supply chains worldwide.

Job Title:

Legal Director

Company:

Prologis

A day in the life

Prologis seeks Legal Director in Mexico city. This individual will work within the transactional group of the legal department with specific emphasis on acquisitions, dispositions, condemnations, financing, development, and environmental matters.

Key responsibilities include:

• Draft and negotiate all real estate transaction documents, with a heavy emphasis on acquisitions and dispositions of both developed and undeveloped properties, and ground leases.
• Oversee transactions, including responsibility for undertaking and/or managing title and survey review, coordinating and working with in-house paralegals, and overseeing closing and closing logistics.
• Support and oversee land use and development process, including working closely with the local business and development teams in drafting and negotiating development agreements, construction management agreements, easements, licenses, cost-sharing agreements and other development related documents; and reviewing plats and subdivision documents.
• Support internal Treasury Department with the review and negotiation of loan documents, including in connection with new debt, loan assumptions, substitutions, and releases.
• Manage condemnation related actions, including negotiating with condemning authorities for condemnation award settlements, and preparation of conveyances in lieu of condemnations and overseeing outside counsel in connection with filed condemnation actions.
• Oversee litigation matters relating to title, boundary dispute, and environmental litigation.
• Other duties as assigned. 

Building blocks for success

• Law degree, a minimum of 5+ years of real estate transactional experience similar in scope to the described responsibilities. We are also happy and glad to accept candidates with 10+ years of related experience.

• Superior written and verbal communication skills required. 
• Exhibits grace under pressure, comfortable with high volume of transactions, thrives in a fast-paced environment.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills, a commitment to professionalism, integrity, collegiality, and the ability to work on a wide range of legal matters.
• Must be an independent, self-directed, organized and diligent worker, and able to work with minimal supervision.
• Must be flexible in order to respond quickly and positively to shifting demands and opportunities.
• Able to work under tight deadlines, handle multiple, detailed tasks simultaneously, prioritize appropriately, and delegate to resources available.
• Must be able to anticipate problems and issues and exercise independent judgment to make sound, justifiable legal decisions and take action in solving problems while knowing when and to whom to escalate issues.
• Must have strong PC skills with Microsoft Office (including Word, Excel, and Outlook). 
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality.

People First

As a successful global enterprise, Prologis has never lost sight of what matters most - our strong belief that our people are the most important part of our business. And because of that, we provide a generous total rewards package and dedicate both time and resources to leadership development. Our team is intentional about cultivating a culture rooted in diversity, equity, and inclusion so that everyone at Prologis feels a sense of belonging.

Employment Type:

Full time

Location:

Mexico City, Mexico

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