Overview
We are seeking a dynamic and highly skilled Associate General Counsel specializing in Real Estate to join our legal team. This pivotal role offers an exciting opportunity to provide comprehensive legal guidance on a broad spectrum of real estate transactions, leasing arrangements, property development, and related legal matters. The ideal candidate will be a proactive problem-solver with extensive experience in estate planning, environmental law, land use, and contract drafting, committed to supporting our organization’s growth and operational excellence. Join us to leverage your legal expertise in a fast-paced environment where innovation and integrity are at the forefront of everything we do.
Duties
- Lead and manage all legal aspects of real estate transactions, including acquisitions, dispositions, leasing, and development projects.
- Draft, review, and negotiate complex contracts related to property agreements, joint ventures, and land use arrangements.
- Provide strategic counsel on estate planning matters affecting corporate assets and individual stakeholders.
- Advise on environmental law compliance, land use regulations, tribal law & regulations, and other statutory requirements impacting property operations.
- Conduct legal research using LexisNexis and Westlaw to support case strategies and ensure regulatory compliance.
- Prepare for trial proceedings by coordinating court depositions and trial preparation activities related to property disputes or personal injury cases involving real estate assets.
- Collaborate with internal teams to ensure adherence to procedural law standards while managing litigation cases involving general & commercial litigation, employment law cases, or personal injury claims.
- Support negotiations with tenants, vendors, government agencies, and other stakeholders to achieve favorable outcomes aligned with organizational goals.
- Maintain comprehensive legal case management records and ensure timely legal motion preparation.
- Stay current on evolving laws including securities law, workers’ compensation law, immigration law as it pertains to employment practices within real estate operations.
Qualifications
- Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school with active bar admission.
- Extensive experience in real estate law including estate planning, environmental law, land use & zoning regulations, landlord-tenant law, and contract drafting.
- Proven track record in negotiation, trial preparation, legal advocacy, and handling court depositions.
- Strong knowledge of procedural law standards along with familiarity with LexisNexis and Westlaw research tools.
- Experience in general & commercial litigation as well as employment law cases related to real estate operations.
- Excellent research skills combined with the ability to interpret statutes and regulations effectively.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate complex legal concepts clearly to non-lawyer stakeholders.
- Prior law office experience emphasizing legal writing, legal research, case management, and motion preparation is highly desirable.
- Well-rounded understanding of statutory legal research methods coupled with practical experience in client communication and legal administrative tasks.
Join us as an Associate General Counsel - Real Estate if you are eager to apply your comprehensive legal expertise in a vibrant environment that values innovation, integrity, and impactful results!
Pay: $205,000.00 - $225,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
