Corporate Counsel

The BAM Companies•Carmel, IN

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The BAM Companies is seeking a Corporate Counsel to join our growing in-house legal team. Reporting to the Associate General Counsel, this role is built for an attorney who is eager to learn, adaptable, and ready to roll up their sleeves across a wide variety of legal matters. The right candidate will be someone who is curious, comfortable figuring things out, and genuinely excited to grow with the company. This position offers a real opportunity for growth within a legal department that is actively expanding, and we are committed to developing the right person into a more senior role over time. The Corporate Counsel will support the Associate General Counsel across the full spectrum of BAM’s legal needs, with an emphasis on real estate and financing transactions, compliance, and day-to-day legal operations. Over time, this person is expected to take increasing ownership of acquisition and disposition deal flows, develop deep familiarity with BAM’s portfolio and partners, and grow into a senior legal leader within the organization. Key components to being successful in this position will be (a) a willingness to learn and figure things out in a dynamic, growing environment; (b) effective communication and collaboration across internal teams and external partners; and (c) a practical, business-minded approach to legal problem-solving.

Requirements

Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school.
Admission to the Indiana bar and in good standing.
2–4 years of experience as a practicing attorney, with some exposure to real estate or transactional work preferred.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Word and Excel.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with title, survey, zoning, or real estate finance terminology is a plus.
Familiarity with claude and gemini and artificial intelligence compliance is a plus.
Experience with commercial real estate acquisitions, dispositions, or financing.
Prior in-house legal experience or demonstrated interest in transitioning in-house.
Knowledge of private equity real estate or multifamily housing.
Exposure to securities law in the context of private real estate investments.

Responsibilities

Support the review, drafting, and negotiation of transaction documents for real estate acquisitions, dispositions, financings, and joint ventures.
Review and analyze title, survey, zoning, and environmental information on real estate assets.
Interface with title companies, surveyors, lenders’ counsel, and loan servicers on financing and refinancing matters.
Assist in documenting and closing real estate and financing transactions.
Support compliance and risk management programs for BAM Capital and BAM Management, including securities compliance and fair housing compliance.
Interpret contract and compliance requirements, assess risk exposure, and advise internal teams on appropriate courses of action.
Provide legal support for corporate governance of funds and entities, lending, and property management activities.
Collaborate across departments, including property management, asset management, tax, and operations, to deliver practical legal solutions.
Manage and maintain legal files, templates, and departmental processes as the legal function continues to develop.
Grow into ownership of deal flow and assume increasing responsibility over time.