Commercial Real Estate Retail Leasing Associate Join Our Team Bridge33 Capital is a rapidly growing, vertically integrated real estate private equity firm focused on open-air retail real estate. The company recently raised $458 MM in its latest opportunistic fund, marking a key milestone for the company. We are seeking a Commercial Real Estate Retail Leasing Associate who will report to the Leasing Manager and be responsible for completing renewals and proactively assisting in the marketing and leasing strategies for assigned properties. This is an in-person role based in our downtown Chicago office. Come make your mark as an integral part of Bridge33 Capital! Mission We build relationships and create value where others don't. Key Principles We're Better Together | We're Here to Serve | We crush our egos, and we have empathy for teammates | We stay positive | We embrace accountability, and we champion results. Essential Responsibilities Lease Renewals: Manage the entire lease renewal process within an assigned portfolio. Analyze market conditions and prepare renewal proposals (i.e., Letters of Intent) Negotiate lease terms, rental rates and rent abatement and allowances. Coordinate with internal teams such as legal, property management, asset management and construction on appropriate lease changes and processes. Maintain the renewal pipeline and track critical dates. New Leasing: Generate leads for new leasing opportunities within an assigned portfolio. Schedule property tours with prospective tenants. Support marketing efforts for vacant spaces. Lease Assignments: Process tenant assignment requests and evaluate assignee qualifications. Review financial statements and credit reports of potential assignees. Coordinate with legal counsel on assignment documentation. Ensure compliance with existing lease terms and landlord consent requirements. Maintain assignment tracking database.