Overview
This role provides legal counsel for various commercial real estate services business lines, with a focus on brokerage services. The position can be performed remotely or from one of the employer’s offices located in the U.S. region.
Responsibilities
- Provide legal counsel to a range of business lines, using sound judgment to actively solve legal matters.
- Serve as a trusted advisor to service line professionals to help them achieve their goals.
- Review internal shared services documentation from time to time, including vendor agreements and other procurement documents.
- Support senior legal colleagues and business line leadership with research and other projects as required.
- Develop positive, collaborative relationships across the organization to support shared understanding of objectives and service level agreements.
- Perform other job-related duties as may be assigned.
Requirements
- Juris Doctor (JD) from an ABA-accredited law school.
- Active member of at least one State Bar in good standing.
- 3 to 8 years of legal experience, preferably in-house within commercial real estate or a related industry.
- In-house experience (particularly within the commercial real estate or professional services industry) preferred but not required.
- Experience drafting and negotiating commercial contracts in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
- Strong business acumen and a strategic approach focused on practical client advice regarding legal risks.
- Strong organizational, time management, and project management skills, with the ability to work independently and within a team environment.
- Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
- Advanced skills in Microsoft Office applications (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook).
- Knowledge of general commercial law and real estate agreements and transactions.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience drafting and negotiating commercial contracts in a fast-paced, high-volume environment (preferred alignment).
- In-house experience, particularly within the commercial real estate or professional services industry.
Compensation & Benefits
- Pay Range: $160,000 to $185,000
- Compensation ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The posted range reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for this position across all national locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.
Benefits
- Employer-subsidized medical options for employees (and their families), including RX, dental, and vision.
- Employer-paid basic life/AD&D insurance.
- Short-term and long-term disability.
- Eligibility to enroll in the employer’s 401(k) plan with an employer match.
- 10 sick days and a minimum of 15 vacation days annually.
- 10 paid holidays plus two personal flex days throughout the calendar year.
- Up to 4–12 weeks of paid parental leave depending on eligibility criteria.
- Additional benefits may be available under applicable state law.
Bonus
- Eligible for an annual bonus based on company and individual performance.
Location
Work remotely or at one of the employer’s offices located in the U.S. region (Area/Location Specific: WFH, Atlanta, DC, Dallas, Chicago, Los Angeles, Miami, New York, San Francisco).
Work Authorization
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. The employer will not sponsor applicants for work visas.
Additional Information
- Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis.
- Direct applicants only; no agencies.
- The employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides reasonable accommodation for qualified applicants who require assistance with the application, pre-employment testing, interview, or other participation in the hiring process.