Associate Counsel - Real Estate

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from accredited law school
• Active license to practice law; good standing with at least one US state bar (Indiana preferred or ability to obtain in-house counsel registration)

• 2-5 years of legal experience, preferably in a law firm real estate practice; in-house real estate legal department experience will be considered
• Hands-on experience with real estate transactions, including title and survey review, due diligence processes and transaction closings
• Experience with real estate financing transactions and commercial lease matters preferred
• Strong working knowledge of commercial real estate practices, contracts and related legal processes

• Review, draft, and negotiate a wide range of real estate-related agreements, including purchase agreements, loan documents, easements, reimbursement agreements, term sheets, and routine vendor contracts and other commercial agreements.
• Provide legal oversight and support for real estate transactions, including acquisitions, dispositions, financings, and development matters.
• Conduct title and survey review, manage title policy issues, and coordinate with title companies.
• Coordinate and manage transaction due diligence processes, including assisting with third-party requests such as estoppels and SNDAs.
• Support property management operations by addressing legal requests, reviewing agreements, and resolving routine legal matters.
• Monitor commercial lease negotiations led by outside counsel, assist with lease amendments, and elevate legal risks as needed.
• Supervise and assist with corporate entity formation, compliance filings, and internal record-keeping, ensuring timely and accurate filings.
• Conduct legal research and provide practical guidance to internal stakeholders on real estate, corporate, and regulatory matters.
• Collaborate with development, finance, construction, commercial leasing, investor relations, and property management teams to advance transactions and business initiatives
• Participate in special projects and other legal tasks as assigned
• Stay informed of changes in real estate law and industry developments relevant to the business.
• Maintain strict confidentiality and high ethical standards in all legal matters.

Qualification

Juris Doctor (JD)

Practice Areas & Specialty

Finance, Leasing, P&S, Real Estate