Overview
This role provides legal counsel for commercial real estate services business lines, with a focus on brokerage services. The position may be performed remotely or from one of the organization’s offices located in the U.S. region.
Responsibilities
- Provide legal counsel to a range of business lines, using sound judgment to actively resolve legal matters.
- Serve as a trusted advisor to service line professionals to support their goals.
- Negotiate, review, and draft contracts.
- Support risk management and provide general legal advice.
- From time to time, assist with review of internal shared services documentation, including leases and vendor agreements and other procurement documents.
- Support senior legal colleagues and business line leadership with legal research and other projects as required.
- Build positive, collaborative relationships across the organization to ensure alignment on objectives and service level agreements.
- Perform other job-related duties as 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.
- Experience drafting and negotiating commercial contracts in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
- Strong business acumen and strategic thinking, with a focus on practical client advice on legal risks.
- Strong organizational, time management, and project management skills; demonstrated ability to work both independently and in 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
- In-house experience, particularly within the commercial real estate or professional services industry.
Compensation & Benefits
Pay Range
- $160,000 to $185,000
- Area/Location Specific: WFH, Atlanta, DC, Dallas, Chicago, Los Angeles, Miami, New York, San Francisco
Compensation ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range shown reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the 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 benefits (RX, dental, vision)
- Employer-paid basic life/AD&D insurance
- Short-term and long-term disability
- 401(k) plan enrollment with 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
- Remote work (WFH) or at U.S. office locations in: Atlanta, DC, Dallas, Chicago, Los Angeles, Miami, New York, San Francisco
Additional Information
- 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.
- Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis.
- Direct applicants only; no agencies.
- The organization is an equal opportunity employer and provides reasonable accommodations for applicants who require them to complete an application, pre-employment testing, interview, or otherwise participate in the hiring process.