Real Estate Counsel

EquipmentShare • Columbia, MO

6d • Hybrid

About The Position

EquipmentShare is seeking an experienced, business-focused attorney to join its Legal Department as a Real Estate Counsel. This role will collaborate with other attorneys and partner with the Real Estate, Construction, and other departments to advance the Company's real estate expansion initiatives. The position reports to the Deputy General Counsel and is based in Columbia, Missouri, with the possibility of remote work for the right candidate. The ideal candidate is an experienced real estate attorney who is motivated by challenges and eager to grow within a fast-paced company dedicated to transforming the construction industry.

Requirements

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Active attorney license in good standing and admission to the bar in at least one state.
• At least 5 years of substantive legal experience in a law firm or in-house legal department handling commercial real estate transactions.
• Experience with environmental law, retail and industrial leases.
• Ability to effectively prioritize a high volume of active projects in a fast-paced environment with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills to effectively engage with internal and external stakeholders.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Workspace suites, with strong technical aptitude to learn proprietary systems.
• Must be able to sit and look at a computer for long periods of time.

Nice To Haves

• Preference for attorneys who have significant representative experience with large real estate portfolios.
• Notary Public certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead negotiation and drafting of EquipmentShare's real estate agreements, including all ancillary documents necessary for purchases, sales, leases, sale-leasebacks, and real estate finance transactions.
• Prepare notices, advise business partners with respect to lease disputes, and provide general transaction support.
• Assist with due diligence and curative efforts for land use, including zoning, title, survey, and environmental review.
• Assist in managing closing checklists for M&A, public finance, and development transactions.
• Work closely with executive leadership and colleagues across EquipmentShare's real estate, finance, accounting, economic development, and construction departments to quickly and efficiently open new locations.
• Interact directly with outside counsel, opposing counsel, landlords, title and escrow agents, and other stakeholders.
• Understand, manage, and improve EquipmentShare's legal procedures and forms to improve speed to market.
• Assist with other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Full medical, dental, and vision coverage for full-time employees
• Generous PTO + paid holidays
• 401(k) + company match
• Gym membership stipend + wellness programs (earn PTO and prizes!)
• Company events, food truck nights
• 16 hours of paid volunteer time per year
• Career advancement, leadership training, and professional development opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level