Real Estate Counsel

Overview

An established real estate investment organization is seeking an Real Estate Counsel to support a broad range of legal matters related to real estate transactions and portfolio operations. This role is ideal for a legal professional with strong transactional experience and a desire to work in a dynamic, fast‑paced environment.

• Draft, review, and negotiate documentation for real estate transactions, including acquisitions, dispositions, joint ventures, financing, development, asset management, and leasing.
• Support negotiation and preparation of commercial contracts such as NDAs, operating agreements, partnership agreements, employment agreements, and vendor agreements.
• Conduct due diligence with emphasis on title and survey review.
• Review governance documents including declarations, HOA materials, and condominium documents.
• Prepare development agreements, construction contracts, management contracts, and related materials.
• Collaborate with internal departments to provide legal guidance as needed.
• Oversee outside counsel managing litigation and insurance matters.

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited U.S. law school.
• Active member in good standing of at least one U.S. jurisdiction.

• 2–7 years of relevant legal experience related to real estate ownership, management, or investment.
• Strong drafting, negotiation, and analytical capabilities.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast‑moving environment.
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal).
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, etc.).