Gap Inc. Senior Paralegal Manager, Real Estate and Commercial Contracts

About Gap Inc.

At Gap Inc., we create culture as much as we create clothes. Our ambition is to become a high-performing house of iconic American brands that shape culture.

Our portfolio-Old Navy, Gap, Banana Republic, and Athleta-each brings a distinct point of view to how we show up in the world and serve our customers.

Old Navy democratizes style with quality and value for all. Gap champions originality through essential pieces that celebrate individuality. Banana Republic is rooted in a spirit of discovery, creating modern pieces inspired by craftsmanship and travel. Athleta champions the Power of She through confidence, strength, and movement.

We're driven by a shared purpose: to bridge gaps-between people, perspectives, and possibilities-to create a better world.

We're building a team that performs at a high level-people who think boldly, take ownership, and turn ideas into impact. If you're ready to learn fast and help shape what's next, you'll fit right in.

About the Role

Are you an agile, thoughtful, and business-minded legal professional with a passion for retail and real estate law? If so, apply to join Gap Inc.'s Legal Department as a Sr. Paralegal Manager, where you will perform a critical role and report to a Senior Counsel. In this role, you will enable the company's real estate portfolio and growth strategy, advance cross-functional engagement, and support each brand's store leasing and asset management matters. As a key legal partner, you will help shape the success of our four iconic American brands: Athleta, Banana Republic, Gap, and Old Navy.

What You'll Do

• Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of retail leasing and commercial agreements for real estate initiatives, including, leases, lease amendments, and other related documents concerning rent audits, co-tenancy, construction, store maintenance, store operations, vendor services, and landlord/tenant disputes.
• Analyze lease materials to assess legal and reputational risk to support cross-functional business partners and brand initiatives.
• Perform legal due diligence and recommend practical, creative solutions that balance legal risk with business and/or operational impact.
• Influence business decisions through smart, practical legal input and thoughtful risk management.
• Build and maintain effective cross-functional partnerships.
• Problem solve and manage high impact leasing and property management matters and escalate issues as needed.

Who You Are

• 8+ years of retail leasing and commercial contracts experience in-house with a corporate legal department or at a law firm.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively navigate complex legal issues and influence others and drive good decision-making.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills with demonstrated ability to lead others in an ambiguous environment to achieve high levels of performance and deliver consistent results.
• Calm under pressure, with a growth mindset and high integrity.

Benefits at Gap Inc.

• Merchandise discount for our brands: 50% off regular-priced merchandise at Old Navy, Gap, Banana Republic and Athleta, and 30% off at Outlet for all employees.
• One of the most competitive Paid Time Off plans in the industry.*
• Employees can take up to five "on the clock" hours each month to volunteer at a charity of their choice.*
• Extensive 401(k) plan with company matching for contributions up to four percent of an employee's base pay.*
• Employee stock purchase plan.*
• Medical, dental, vision and life insurance.*
• See more of the benefits we offer.

*For eligible employees

Gap Inc. is an equal-opportunity employer and is committed to providing a workplace free from harassment and discrimination. We are committed to recruiting, hiring, training and promoting qualified people of all backgrounds, and make all employment decisions without regard to any protected status. We have received numerous awards for our long-held commitment to equality and will continue to foster a diverse and inclusive environment of belonging. In 2022, we were recognized by Forbes as one of the World's Best Employers and one of the Best Employers for Diversity.

Salary Range: $149,600 - $194,500 USD
Employee pay will vary based on factors such as qualifications, experience, skill level, competencies and work location. We will meet minimum wage or minimum of the pay range (whichever is higher) based on city, county and state requirements.