Senior Legal Counsel​/General Counsel

Job Title: Senior Legal Counsel/ General Counsel

Skills: Real Estate Law, Commercial Lease Negotiation, Purchase Agreements, Regulatory Compliance, Acquisition & Disposition Transactions, Tax Issues

About the Real Estate Company /

The Opportunity:

Join a dynamic and growth-focused Real Estate Investment firm that is dedicated to acquiring and managing high-quality commercial properties across the Midwest and Southeast. This opportunity empowers you to make a direct impact on complex real estate transactions, fund structuring, and regulatory compliance while working at the forefront of strategic investment initiatives. As Senior Legal Counsel, you will play an integral role in supporting a mission to deliver best-in-class investment options, tax-efficient strategies, and long-term value for stakeholders.

Responsibilities:

• Negotiate and draft purchase agreements, NNN commercial leases, and high-complexity fund documents for commercial real estate transactions.
• Provide expert legal oversight on corporate formation, governance issues, and the structuring of investment funds.
• Manage acquisition and disposition processes, ensuring thorough due diligence and review of ALTA/title insurance reports for out-of-state assets.
• Advise senior management on legal strategy for regulatory, property tax, and compliance matters impacting investments.
• Ensure legal analysis and advocacy to protect company interests throughout deals and ongoing asset management.
• Review and negotiate loan documents; support limited securities law compliance initiatives.
• Assist with commercial property tax appeals, collections, and the formation/dissolution of tenancy in common agreements.
• Mentor junior legal team members, promoting best practices and process improvements.

Must-Have

Skills:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• Extensive experience drafting and negotiating commercial real estate purchase agreements and leases, particularly NNN properties.
• Strong background in corporate formation, governance, and transactional real estate law.
• Expertise in due diligence, title/ALTA insurance review, loan document negotiation, and acquisition/disposition processes.
• Advanced critical thinking, legal analysis, and advocacy skills supporting business objectives.
• Meticulous attention to detail with proven ability to manage complex workflow and deadlines.
• Proactive problem solver with process improvement initiative.

Nice-to-Have

Skills:

• Knowledge of securities law compliance and fund structuring.
• Experience with 1031 exchange transactions and commercial property tax appeals.
• Leadership, team-building, and mentoring abilities within legal teams.
• Experience or willingness to use AI to increase efficiency and outcomes.
• Track record in transactional and regulatory work related to real estate funds.