Corporate Counsel

A well-capitalised real estate investment firm is seeking a Corporate Counsel or Senior Associate to join its in‑house legal team. This role supports a national portfolio spanning retail, industrial, and medical assets
, with direct exposure to acquisitions, dispositions, joint ventures, financing activity, and investor‑related matters.

This position is central to the continued growth of an evergreen investment platform and will work closely with senior leadership across acquisitions, asset management, investor relations, and operations. The ideal candidate is commercially focused, transaction‑oriented
, and comfortable operating in a fast‑paced, deal‑driven environment while balancing legal risk with business objectives.

• Support acquisitions and dispositions, including PSAs, due diligence, and closings
• Draft and negotiate joint venture, loan, refinancing, and restructuring documentation
• Manage legal aspects of construction contracts, development agreements, and vendor contracts
• Draft and manage NNN leases, amendments, and inherited lease abstracts

• Maintain and standardise corporate governance documents and entity structures
• Draft and update operating agreements and related templates
• Support investor matters, including subscription agreements, TIC structures, and securities compliance reviews

• Serve as a key legal advisor to acquisitions, asset management, investor relations, and operations teams
• Identify and mitigate legal risks across operational contracts and portfolio activity
• Partner with risk and insurance stakeholders on indemnities and risk allocation Outside Counsel & Process Management
  • Select, manage, and oversee outside counsel to ensure efficiency and cost control
  • Develop and maintain legal templates, playbooks, and form libraries
  • Support disputes, collections, litigation oversight, and property tax appeals
  • Mentor and support junior attorneys, paralegals, and legal interns
  Qualifications
  • J.D. from an accredited law school
  • Licensed in Iowa or eligible for in‑house counsel registration
  • 5+ years of experience in real estate, transactional, corporate, and/or finance law
  • Strong drafting and negotiation skills with hands‑on deal experience
  • Commercial mindset with the ability to balance legal risk and business priorities
  • Collaborative, detail‑oriented, and adaptable