Associate General Counsel
Associate General Counsel
We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Associate General Counsel to join our legal team. This role will be responsible for providing legal guidance and support on a wide range of real estate matters, including acquisitions, leasing, development, zoning, financing, and property management. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in commercial real estate law and the ability to work cross-functionally with internal stakeholders and external partners.
Key Responsibilites:
- Draft, review, and negotiate real estate contracts, including purchase and sale agreements, leases, easements, and development agreements.
- Advise on real estate transactions, including due diligence, title and survey review, and closing processes.
- Provide legal support for property acquisitions, dispositions, and leasing activities.
- Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal real estate laws and regulations.
- Collaborate with internal departments (e.g., finance, operations, development) to support real estate initiatives.
- Manage relationships with outside counsel and coordinate legal strategy on real estate matters.
- Assist with zoning, land use, permitting, and environmental issues.
- Support litigation and dispute resolution related to real estate assets, as needed.
Qualifications:
- Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
- Active license to practice law in [Insert State].
- 5+ years of experience in real estate law, preferably with a mix of law firm and in-house experience.
- Strong knowledge of commercial real estate transactions and leasing.
- Excellent negotiation, drafting, and analytical skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
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