Commercial Real Estate Counsel
Our client, a leading provider of commercial real estate and advisory services, is seeking an experienced attorney to join its legal team. This position will serve as a key legal partner to business leaders and operational teams across multiple service lines, providing practical, business-focused counsel and supporting a wide range of commercial matters.
This is an opportunity to work closely with senior stakeholders in a dynamic, client-facing environment while advising on complex contractual, operational, and risk management issues.
Job Responsibilites:
- Draft, review, and negotiate a broad range of commercial agreements supporting multiple business lines, including appraisal, valuation, property management, and project management services.
- Provide day-to-day legal counsel to business leaders and real estate professionals on transactional, operational, and contractual matters.
- Identify legal and commercial risks and develop practical solutions that align with business objectives.
- Advise internal stakeholders on complex client engagements and strategic initiatives.
- Partner with field operations and management teams to address legal issues arising from ongoing business activities.
- Negotiate agreements directly with clients, counterparties, and opposing counsel.
- Support the development of contract standards, best practices, and risk-management processes.
- Assist with special projects and cross-functional initiatives as needed.
Qualifications:
- J.D. from an accredited law school and active admission to at least one U.S. state bar.
- 5+ years of legal experience, preferably with a combination of law firm and/or in-house experience.
- Significant experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial contracts.
- Experience supporting commercial real estate services, property management, appraisal/valuation, project management, facilities management, professional services, or related industries is highly preferred.
- Strong business judgment and ability to balance legal risk with commercial objectives.
- Excellent drafting, negotiation, and communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Experience advising business stakeholders and collaborating across functional teams.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Interest in leveraging technology and AI tools to improve legal processes and service delivery.
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