In-House Counsel

Our client is a Real Estate Investment company with a focus on the investment and management of commercial real estate, has an immediate opening for an In-House Counsel.

Job Description:

Seeking an experienced and business-oriented In-House Counsel to support our commercial real estate investment and management operations. This role requires a strategic thinker with strong negotiating skills and deep experience in real estate transactions. Individual will be responsible for managing a variety of commercial real estate transaction matters through the deal lifecycle relating to acquisitions, leasing, property operations, asset management, and corporate governance.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial leases
• Lead and support acquisitions and dispositions of commercial properties
• Provide legal guidance on property management, operations, and asset strategy
• Partner closely with C-Suite to align legal strategy with business objectives and provide clear and practical legal advice
• Manage due diligence processes for new investments
• Oversee outside counsel as needed

Skills and Experience:

• J.D. degree and licensed to practice in the State of Florida
• Effective communicator (written and oral), with the ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with clients, coworkers, and colleagues
• Experience drafting and negotiating documents related to commercial real estate, including leases and property management agreements, among others
• Experience being hands on with Commercial Property Acquisitions and Dispositions.
• Detail oriented and results driven
• Good judgment, a high level of professional integrity, ethics, and maturity and the discretion, tact and ability to maintain confidentiality
• Experience coordinating across functions and the ability to project manage sensitive matters as needed

This position is paying a highly competitive compensation package including base salary range of $200,000 to $260,000 (depending on experience), plus bonus and 100% paid benefits.