In-House Legal Counsel

Salary

$150k-$180k+ In-House Legal Counsel

Full-Time | Commercial Real Estate

The In-House Legal Counsel will provide comprehensive support to a growing company with a portfolio of commercial real estate throughout the U.S. by assisting with property acquisitions, leasing, development, financing, and regulatory compliance.

This role is responsible for managing legal risk, ensuring compliance with applicable laws, and supporting business objectives through practical, solution-oriented legal work.

What You’ll Do Real Estate Transactions Draft, review, and negotiate commercial real estate documents, including purchase and sale agreements, leases, amendments, and financing documents Support acquisitions, dispositions, joint ventures, and development projects Conduct legal due diligence for property transactions Leasing & Property Operations Advise on retail, office & industrial leasing matters Negotiate landlord/tenant agreements Support property management teams on legal issues Compliance & Risk Management Ensure compliance with federal, state & local real estate laws Advise on zoning, land use, environmental & permitting matters Identify and mitigate legal risk Manage litigation, arbitration & outside counsel Handle pre-litigation disputes and claims Corporate & Cross-Functional Support Support corporate governance & entity management Review vendor, partnership & service contracts Partner with acquisitions, finance, asset management & operations teams Provide legal guidance and best practices to internal stakeholders What We’re Looking For JD from an accredited law school Active law license in good standing 5+ years of experience in commercial real estate law (law firm or in-house) Strong background in Leasing, Acquisitions/dispositions, and Real Estate finance Knowledge of zoning, land use & environmental regulations is preferred

Key Skills

• Excellent drafting & negotiation abilities Strong business judgment & problem-solving skills Ability to manage multiple priorities & deadlines Strong communication skills with legal & non-legal teams High level of professionalism & ethics Compensation & Benefits Competitive base salary (DOE) Bonus/incentive potential (if applicable) Health insurance reimbursement (up to 50% of employee cost) PTO + paid holidays

Work Environment

Full-time, in-office role (potential for hybrid schedule depending on the candidate/experience) Fast-paced & collaborative commercial real estate environment May require occasional travel for property or transaction-related matters,