Assistant General Counsel

Sunrise Senior Living • McLean, VA

4d • $187,680 - $234,600

About The Position

Sunrise Senior Living is seeking a strategic, business-minded Assistant General Counsel (Transactional) to support its Real Estate, Development, and Asset Management teams. The role provides legal counsel on real estate transactions and development projects, and plays a key part in structuring and negotiating complex transactions that support Sunrise’s growth and portfolio performance. The Assistant General Counsel also advises senior leaders and partners with cross-functional teams to align legal strategy with business goals and ensure compliance with applicable laws and internal policies.

Requirements

• 6–7 years of legal experience in corporate, real estate, or finance law.
• Active bar license in good standing.
• Strong negotiation, analytical, and drafting skills.
• Sound legal and business judgment.
• Ability to influence stakeholders across all levels.

Nice To Haves

• Background in transactional and development work.
• Senior living or hospitality industry experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal counsel on real estate transactions and development projects.
• Draft and negotiate purchase agreements, letters of intent (LOIs), financings, and management contracts.
• Support joint ventures, asset acquisitions, and portfolio transactions.
• Oversee title and survey due diligence processes.
• Advise senior leaders on corporate, contract, and compliance matters.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to align legal strategy with business goals.
• Ensure compliance with applicable laws and internal policies.
• Structure and negotiate complex transactions that drive Sunrise’s growth and portfolio performance.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability plans.
• Retirement savings plans.
• Employee Assistance Program and discount program.
• Paid time off (PTO), sick time, and holiday pay.
• myFlexPay, offered to get paid within hours of a shift.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Potential discretionary and/or non-discretionary bonuses, subject to position, plan/program, and performance eligibility.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed