Associate General Counsel

Epstein Schwartz has an exciting opportunity for an experienced commercial real estate lawyer. Our client, a premier real estate investment firm based in the Greater Miami Area, is hiring an Associate General Counsel with at least 14+ years of sophisticated experience to play a key role in supporting the firm’s real estate investments, including negotiating transaction terms, managing contracts and mitigating risk.

This attorney will be located in the Chicago office, will report directly to the General Counsel and will join a collaborative and innovative team.

• Provide legal advice and guidance on a wide range of real estate transactions, including acquisitions, dispositions, leasing and financing. Assist in the development and implementation of legal strategies to achieve business objectives while minimizing legal risks.
• Manage complex agreements including drafting and negotiating purchase, sale and joint venture agreements; loan agreements and all ancillary loan documents; development, general contractor, construction management, architect, engineer, and property management agreements; ground, commercial and retail leases; and a variety of ancillary real estate related documents across all property types, including, multi-family, student housing, office, medical office, seniors housing, self-storage, industrial, retail and hospitality.
  
  Ensure compliance with contractual obligations and manage contract-related issues.
• Maintain regulatory compliance including understanding all relevant laws, regulations, and industry trends impacting the real estate investment sector. Work closely with regulatory bodies and external legal counsel to ensure compliance with all applicable laws.
• Conduct legal due diligence on potential real estate investments, identifying and mitigating legal risks. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to assess legal implications and provide strategic advice during the due diligence process.
• Manage and oversee litigation matters related to real estate investments.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of internal policies and procedures to ensure legal and ethical compliance across the organization.
• Supervise paralegals and support staff.

• 10+ years of relevant commercial real estate experience, large law firm experience preferred.
• Strong understanding of real estate transactions, contracts and regulatory compliance.
• Experience with a variety of complex commercial real estate transactions, including development, acquisition, disposition, leasing, construction and financing transactions.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Collaborative mindset and ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Analytical, creative, and innovative approach to problem solving.
• Excellent negotiation and written, verbal and presentation communication skills.
• JD and in good standing in at least one state.