Assistant General Counsel

ABOUT THE ROLE

Logistics Property Company is currently seeking an experienced In-House Real Estate Attorney to join our legal team. This role will be dedicated to supporting our team on real estate transactions, compliance, and strategic legal advice. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in real estate law, excellent negotiation skills, and the ability to work collaboratively with various departments.

Please note this is a hybrid role based in our Chicago Loop office.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Provide legal support for acquisitions, dispositions, leasing, and financing of real estate assets.
• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of real estate-related agreements, including purchase and sale agreements, leases, joint venture agreements, construction, and loan documents.
• Conduct due diligence for real estate transactions, including title and survey reviews, zoning and land use analysis, and environmental assessments.
• Advise on regulatory compliance and risk management related to real estate investments and operations.
• Collaborate with internal teams, including finance, asset management, acquisitions, and operations to ensure alignment with business objectives and legal requirements.
• Manage relationships with external counsel and other third-party service providers.
• Stay current on relevant real estate laws, regulations, and industry trends to provide proactive legal advice and support.

ABOUT YOU

The successful candidate will:

• Possess a J.D., a strong academic record, and active membership in good standing with the state bar association.
• Have a minimum of five (5) years of experience within a law firm or with a real estate company in an in-house legal capacity.
• Strong background in real estate law, real estate acquisitions and dispositions, and contract in multiple jurisdictions.
• Possessing outstanding oral and written communication skills are required, and the ability to persuade and present positions effectively with a variety of constituencies.
• Be a team-oriented professional but also have the ability and confidence to work independently.
• Display a strong work ethic, flexibility, and capacity to work in a fast-paced environment, and unqualified ethics and integrity are essential for successful integration into the company's culture.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with internal and external stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
• Proven ability to act independently and effectively with minimal supervision, manage multiple projects simultaneously, and prioritize tasks to meet deadlines.
• High level of integrity, professionalism, and discretion when handling sensitive and confidential information.
• Strong business acumen and ability to understand and support broader company objectives in real estate development.

COMPENSATION

The Assistant General Counsel role offers a competitive base salary ranging from $175,000 to $215,000 annually plus bonus, reflecting the company's good faith estimate based on market data and internal equity.

ABOUT LOGISTICS PROPERTY COMPANY

Logistics Property Company, LLC (LPC) is an industrial real estate company focused on the acquisition, development, and management of modern logistics properties. The group is led by a diverse management team that averages more than 25 years of experience and has developed more than 58.0 million square feet of logistics buildings since 1995. LPC is headquartered in Chicago with more than 80 employees strategically located across eight offices. Its portfolio currently comprises 60 buildings across 25 million square feet in key logistics markets across North America with an estimated end value of more than $4 billion. For further information, please visit logisticspropco.com and follow @logisticspropco.

EEO Statement

Our company is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Our employment decisions are based on individual qualifications, job requirements and business needs without regard to race, color, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, age, religion, disability, citizenship status, national origin, pregnancy, veteran status and or any other status protected by applicable local, state, and federal law. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations, if you need an accommodation to complete the application process, please email hr@logisticspropco.com.