Corporate Counsel

Overview

A national full-service healthcare real estate firm is seeking a Corporate Counsel to support its growing legal function. The organization specializes in development, acquisitions, asset and property management, leasing, and investment management of medical office portfolios across the United States.

This role will focus on commercial real estate legal matters related to a portfolio exceeding nine million square feet and provide legal support for acquisitions, development, and leasing activities.

Responsibilities

• Lead drafting, review, and negotiation of commercial leases in partnership with Asset Management and outside leasing counsel.
• Manage and execute legal instruments supporting property management, including service agreements, access and use licenses, lease amendments, and tenant improvement construction agreements.
• Ensure compliance with legal obligations related to title matters, ground leases, tenant agreements, and vendor contracts.
• Provide legal analysis and transactional support for acquisitions and development platforms.
• Assist with transaction closings involving financings, acquisitions, dispositions, and securities offerings in coordination with internal and external stakeholders.
• Create, maintain, and ensure compliance for legal entities, including drafting and adapting organizational documents.
• Support broader corporate and operational legal priorities and interface with state and federal agencies and regulators as necessary.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school.
• Active or imminent membership in the Virginia State Bar.
• Minimum of two years of real estate transactional experience at a law firm.
• Demonstrated experience with commercial real estate leasing and acquisitions.
• Ability to apply sound legal judgment while remaining practical and business focused.
• Strong communication skills and comfort working cross-functionally with asset management, development, finance, and senior leadership.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in medical office or healthcare real estate.

Compensation & Benefits

• Annual base salary range: $150,000 - $200,000, based on experience, qualifications, skills, and location.
• Opportunity to earn a discretionary bonus.
• 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
• $2,000 Health Savings Account (HSA) contribution.
• 401(k) plan with up to 4% match.
• Generous time off including 15+ PTO days, 11 holidays, parental leave, short-term disability, and mental health days.
• Professional development support and career growth opportunities.
• Additional workplace perks such as summer hours, team summits, community service events, and referral bonuses.

Location

This position is open to candidates near offices in Charlottesville, VA; Arlington, VA; or Media, PA. Remote work within the United States is also available, with a strong preference for candidates based in the Eastern Time Zone or willing to work standard Eastern Time hours.