General Counsel

Overview

A dynamic and growing real estate development company is looking for a General Counsel to join the team in Minneapolis. This is a highly strategic and hands-on role for an experienced attorney with a strong background in real estate law.

• Serve as the company’s primary legal advisor and build the in-house legal function.
• Provide counsel on all aspects of real estate transactions, including acquisitions, dispositions, leasing, development, financing, and joint ventures
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• Oversee contract negotiation, structuring, and documentation for complex real estate and corporate transactions.
• Advise senior leadership on legal risk, compliance, governance, and regulatory matters.
• Manage relationships with outside counsel and ensure cost-effective, high-quality legal services.
• Support strategic growth initiatives and serve as a business-minded partner to the executive team.

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school; admission to practice in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
• 10+ years of legal experience, including significant work in real estate development, acquisitions, leasing, and financing.
• Combination of top-tier law firm training and in-house or direct company-side experience strongly preferred.
• Strong negotiation skills with the ability to balance legal risk and business opportunity.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to work independently, build systems, and grow a legal function from the ground up.
• Excellent communication, judgment, and leadership skills.