Associate General Counsel

Description We are looking for an experienced, detail-oriented legal team member to join our commercial real estate organization. This role supports a broad range of property transactions, financing matters, and development activities across a national portfolio while working closely with senior legal leadership and cross-functional business partners. The ideal candidate brings sound judgment, strong transactional experience, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities:

• Direct and coordinate external legal counsel during property acquisitions to help ensure efficient execution from diligence through closing.

• Drive transaction schedules by tracking milestones, resolving open items, and helping keep deals on pace for completion.

• Contribute to the legal structuring of acquisitions and financing arrangements, offering guidance on risk, terms, and documentation.

• Examine due diligence materials such as title commitments, surveys, zoning reports, and environmental assessments to identify issues affecting transactions.

• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and outside advisors to support negotiations and advance deal terms toward resolution.

• Analyze and revise real estate agreements, including purchase and sale contracts, leases, and closing-related documents.

• Work alongside transaction and deal teams to evaluate lease provisions and support effective structuring of complex real estate matters.

• Review settlement and closing statements for accuracy and assist in refining legal and transactional workflows where improvements are needed. Requirements • Juris Doctor from an accredited law school.

• At least 5 years of legal experience, with a strong focus on commercial real estate transactions.

• Demonstrated background handling acquisition, lending, and development-related legal matters.

• Experience advising on sale-leaseback and triple-net lease structures.

• Knowledge of contract negotiation, corporate law, and related transactional principles.

• Strong communication, organizational, and prioritization skills with the ability to manage multiple matters effectively.

• Ability to work independently and exercise sound judgment in a fast-paced setting.

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