Associate General Counsel - Real Estate (REMOTE)

Transformco•Chicago (REMOTE), IL

7d•Remote

About The Position

The Associate General Counsel - Real Estate provides strategic legal counsel and transactional support to the organization's real estate operations, including acquisitions, leasing, dispositions, and real estate-related litigation. This role manages the legal aspects of complex property transactions, oversees outside counsel, and serves as the primary legal advisor to the Real Estate team. The Associate General Counsel will also provide leadership to junior legal staff and paralegals and serve as a key liaison between internal business units and external stakeholders.

Requirements

Professional Doctorate Degree
5-10 years of related experience
License/certification in relevant field
18 years of age or older
Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school and active membership in good standing with the state bar
Minimum of 5-10 years of legal experience with a concentration in commercial real estate transactions and/or litigation
Strong expertise in areas such as commercial contracts, corporate governance, regulatory compliance, and litigation
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills to address complex legal issues and provide practical solutions
Effective communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to convey legal concepts to non-legal stakeholders
Proven track record of providing strategic legal counsel and collaborating with senior leadership
Ability to manage multiple priorities, projects, and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Detail-oriented with a strong commitment to accuracy and high ethical standards
Proficiency in legal research, legal databases, and technology tools for legal practice

Nice To Haves

Prior in-house counsel experience in a corporate real estate or retail environment
Working knowledge of title insurance, surveys, zoning, and environmental due diligence
Experience managing outside counsel and cross-functional legal projects

Responsibilities

Drafts, reviews, and negotiates real estate contracts, including purchase and sale agreements, leases, easements, license agreements, and related instruments
Supports and advises business partners on due diligence, title, zoning, and environmental matters related to real estate assets
Oversees closing processes for acquisitions, dispositions, and leasing transactions
Manages real estate-related litigation and pre-litigation matters, including landlord/tenant disputes, title claims, and property damage claims
Directs strategy and supervises outside counsel on litigation matters to ensure alignment with company goals, timelines, and budget
Provides legal guidance on compliance with real estate laws and regulations, including land use, permitting, and local ordinances
Advises on risk mitigation strategies in commercial real estate operations
Supervises and mentors junior attorneys and paralegals supporting real estate legal matters
Collaborates with cross-functional teams including Finance, Property Management, Development, and Risk
Develops and maintains templates, contract management processes, and training for real estate legal support
Supports corporate initiatives related to real estate portfolio optimization and strategy
Performs supervisory functions, including but not limited to, making employment decisions regarding hiring, promoting, demoting and terminating, conducting performance appraisals and coaching and developing associates