Overview
An Associate General Counsel position is available to provide legal support and guidance to a Real Estate Services team managing real estate interests across multiple business units within a large healthcare and well-being organization. This role involves advising on lease interpretation, negotiations, disputes, and a broad range of commercial real estate matters including M&A due diligence and deal term negotiations.
This position reports to the Senior General Counsel of Real Estate and requires strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills. The role demands collaboration with legal and business teams in a fast-paced, results-driven environment.
Remote work is permitted from anywhere within the U.S., except for hires in Minneapolis or Washington, D.C., where a minimum of four days per week in-office presence is required.
Responsibilities
- Provide legal and strategic advice on all real estate matters to the Real Estate Services team
- Draft, review, and negotiate commercial real estate agreements such as leases, letters of intent, subleases, intercompany leases, estoppels, landlord consents, amendments, assignments, construction agreements, licenses, NDAs, options, deeds, and other related documents
- Oversee commercial real estate transactions including leasing, sales, dispositions, and closing matters
- Advise leadership on real estate strategy and operations
- Interpret real estate agreements and provide sound business guidance
- Manage and resolve real estate issues and disputes
- Assist in reviewing, drafting, maintaining, and updating key real estate templates
- Prepare and deliver presentations on legal and real estate topics to business partners and senior leadership
Required Qualifications
- Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited law school
- Admission to at least one U.S. state bar
- Minimum of 5 years of commercial real estate legal experience
- Experience drafting and negotiating commercial leases and related agreements across diverse real estate portfolios
- Solid understanding of the commercial real estate industry
- Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects effectively
- Strong advocacy and problem-solving skills to achieve business objectives
- Collaborative team player capable of working in a matrixed environment with attorneys and business staff at various levels
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Confidence and poise in interactions with senior lawyers and business leaders
- Ability to identify issues proactively and provide timely advice with follow-through
- Proficient in creating and delivering presentations using PowerPoint, Excel, and other standard tools
- Ability to build and maintain professional relationships with superiors, peers, subordinates, and external contacts
Preferred Qualifications
- Admission to the California state bar
- Experience in law firm or in-house legal roles
- Ability to develop pragmatic, business-friendly solutions with clear presentation of risks and outcomes
- Strong organizational skills, high emotional intelligence, and attention to detail
- Experience in healthcare law, including knowledge of STARK and The Anti-Kickback Statute
- Ability to prioritize work with urgency and agility to deliver high-quality, timely results
- Compliance with telecommuting policies for remote employees
Compensation & Benefits
- Salary range: $134,600 to $230,800 annually (full-time basis), based on factors such as local labor markets, education, work experience, and certifications
- Comprehensive benefits package including incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase, and 401(k) contributions (subject to eligibility)
Location
- Remote work allowed anywhere in the U.S., except Minneapolis and Washington, D.C. hires must work in-office at least four days per week
Additional Information
- This role requires passing a drug test prior to employment
- Equal employment opportunity is provided without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristics
- The job posting will remain open for a minimum of two business days or until a sufficient candidate pool is collected; it may close earlier due to applicant volume