Associate General Counsel - Rapidly Growing REIT
About the Company:
Rapidly growing real estate investment trust (REIT) with a diverse and expanding portfolio of commercial real estate assets across the U.S.
Position Summary:
The Associate General Counsel will play a key role in supporting the company's legal function with a primary focus on real estate transactions and financing matters. This role offers a unique opportunity to join a collaborative and entrepreneurial team, contributing to a broad range of strategic initiatives across the organization.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide legal support for real estate transactions, including acquisitions, dispositions, joint ventures, and development deals across a variety of commercial asset classes.
- Draft, review, and negotiate purchase and sale agreements, joint venture agreements, and related investment documentation.
- Partner with outside counsel and General Counsel to support deal structuring, underwriting, and due diligence efforts for prospective investments.
- Support asset management initiatives including lease negotiations, capital projects, property operations, and strategic repositioning of assets.
- Work closely with external counsel, brokers, and consultants to ensure transactions are completed efficiently and in alignment with business objectives.
- Provide legal guidance on matters related to portfolio management, investor reporting, and REIT compliance.
Qualifications:
- D. from an accredited law school and active bar membership in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
- Minimum of 5 years of legal experience with a strong focus on real estate transactions and investment matters; experience with REITs or institutional real estate investment platforms is a plus.
- Demonstrated ability to manage complex transactions and provide practical, business-oriented legal advice.
- Familiarity with commercial leases, JV structures, and asset management issues common to institutional real estate ownership.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate cross-functionally and drive solutions.
Compensation:
Competitive and commensurate with experience, including base salary, performance-based bonus, and benefits.
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