Associate General Counsel

DRIFTWOOD CAPITAL LLC•Coral Gables, FL

About The Position

Driftwood Capital is a vertically integrated commercial real estate investment, development, and lending platform, specializing in hospitality. The principals of Driftwood Capital boast a 30+ year track record transacting on more than $5 billion in hospitality assets through various affiliated management and ownership entities. All Driftwood Capital funds benefit from the principals’ affiliation with Driftwood Hospitality Management (“DHM”), among the largest private hotel management companies in the United States. Driftwood Capital is seeking a 4–6-year commercial real estate attorney to join its in-house legal team. This role will focus primarily on acquisitions, development, financing, and asset management matters across multiple private equity real estate funds. The position offers significant responsibility and direct exposure to senior leadership. The ideal candidate trained in a sophisticated real estate transactional practice group and has meaningful experience independently drafting and negotiating purchase and sale agreements and financing documents. The Associate General Counsel will work closely with the General Counsel, SVP & Deputy General Counsel, senior executives, and outside counsel on a broad range of real estate and fund-related matters.

Requirements

Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school
Active Florida Bar membership (or willingness to sit for the Florida Bar)
4–6 years of experience in a sophisticated commercial real estate practice
Significant experience drafting and negotiating purchase agreements and loan documents
Strong analytical, drafting, and organizational skills
Ability to manage multiple transactions and prioritize effectively
High level of professional judgment, accountability, and ownership
Proficiency in Microsoft Office
Common sense and accountability are of the utmost importance

Nice To Haves

Experience with joint ventures and private equity real estate structures preferred
Hospitality real estate experience a plus

Responsibilities

Draft and negotiate purchase and sale agreements and related transaction documents
Manage and coordinate transaction diligence, including title and survey review
Draft and negotiate development agreements, joint venture agreements, co-GP arrangements, and related project documentation
Support financing transactions, including construction loans, mezzanine debt, preferred equity, and fund-level facilities
Assist with asset management matters, including property management agreements, hotel management agreements, leasing matters, and amendments
Oversee transaction closings and coordinate with outside counsel and internal teams
Support private fund capital raises in coordination with outside securities counsel
Assist with preparation and review of offering materials and related Regulation D filings
Draft and negotiate investor side letters and related agreements
Support fund-level structuring matters, including capital calls and co-investment arrangements
Prepare and maintain corporate records and transaction documentation
Assist with SEC and regulatory compliance matters relating to Driftwood’s affiliated registered investment adviser
Prepare materials and minutes for investment committee and advisory board meetings
Review investor communications and marketing materials for legal risk and accuracy
Draft and maintain routine in-house legal documents, including leases, occupancy agreements, advisory agreements, management agreements, and related contracts
Liaise with outside counsel on litigation and adversarial proceedings arising from property-level matters
Supervise and delegate work to in-house support staff as appropriate
Undertake special projects and initiatives as directed by the General Counsel