Overview
A rapidly growing, vertically integrated commercial real estate investment firm with a premier portfolio of retail, multifamily, and mixed-use assets is seeking a VP, Assistant General Counsel – Transactional to join its in-house legal team. This role will play a key part in supporting the firm’s active investment platform, advising on acquisitions, dispositions, financings, and joint ventures.
This is an opportunity for a commercially minded real estate attorney who enjoys working at the center of complex transactions and partnering closely with investment, development, and executive leadership teams.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and support real estate transactions, including acquisitions, dispositions, financings, restructurings, and joint ventures
- Draft and negotiate purchase and sale agreements, loan documents, JV agreements, and related transactional documents
- Advise internal stakeholders on deal structuring, risk assessment, and execution strategy
- Coordinate and manage due diligence processes across legal, title, survey, and third-party consultants
- Partner with investment, development, and asset management teams throughout the transaction lifecycle
- Manage outside counsel and other advisors to ensure efficient deal execution
- Support strategic initiatives and special projects as the firm continues to expand
Qualifications
- JD from an accredited law school and active bar membership
- 7+ years of experience in commercial real estate transactions
- Law firm or in-house experience handling sophisticated acquisitions, financings, and joint ventures
- Strong drafting, negotiation, and project management skills
- Business-oriented mindset with the ability to balance legal risk and commercial objectives
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deal-driven environment
For additional information contact:
Peter French
VP & Executive Recruiter, Legal Practice Lead
(443) 691-1494