Associate Counsel (Real Estate)

Associate Counsel (Real Estate)

Department: Legal

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Corporate Office

Reporting To: General Counsel

Description

Join our dynamic and collaborative legal team as we shape large-scale mixed-use real estate projects. This role offers the unique opportunity to work closely with our Acquisition, Finance, Development, and Construction teams, providing expert legal guidance on high-impact projects. You'll gain hands-on experience drafting, negotiating, and managing critical agreements, including construction contracts, easements, and financings while partnering with stakeholders to achieve business goals. This position is ideal for a proactive legal professional eager to grow in a fast-paced, close-knit environment that values teamwork and innovation.

Key Responsibilities

• Advise Acquisition, Finance, Development and Construction Departments in connection with the development and construction of large scale mixed-use real estate projects
• Support to include the drafting, reviewing, and negotiating of professional service and commercial construction agreements, easement agreements, condominium documents, ground leases, franchise agreements, and other project specific agreements
• Support to include the negotiation and drafting of project related purchase and sale agreements, due diligence matters, and project financings
• Assist with the coordination of corporate governance matters
• Provide legal support on litigation matters
• Manage and periodically update form templates and internal corporate policies
• Partner with internal clients and provide sound and prompt guidance to meet business objectives
• Support the General Counsel in all legal functions
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Juris Doctor, strong academic credentials, and state bar membership
• 3-6 years of transactional real estate experience
• Project finance experience a plus
• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office/Suite, and any other software program identified as standard
• Must be highly credible and trustworthy, and operate with high degree of integrity
• Must hold oneself and others accountable and strive for a high level of excellence
• Must have a positive, can-do attitude and be able to fuel growth and innovation
• Must be customer-focused and results-oriented
• Must want to continuously learn and develop
• Exceptional oral and written communication, active listening, and organizational skills
• Ability to establish strong working relationships with others in team setting
• Ability to multitask and prioritize with a strong attention to detail in a fast-paced environment
• Self-directed and able to work independently, with minimal supervision

Benefits

Compensation:
- Competitive Salary with Bonus Potential
- Generous Benefit Package: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K Match, Life Insurance

Career Development
- Opportunities for Advancement within our expanding portfolio
- Annual Professional Development Funds to fuel your growth

Employee Perks (to name a few):
- Housing Discount
- Commuter Benefits
- Free Parking and EV charging
- Parental Leave Program
- Enjoy a Friendly Work Environment that values collaboration

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