Corporate Counsel

The Corporate Counsel will play a critical role in ensuring the company's compliance with state and federal laws, advising various departments on legal matters, and negotiating contracts and agreements. This position requires a strong understanding of business and legal concepts, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.

• Ensure company compliance with state and federal laws and regulations
• Advise departments on legal matters and provide guidance on contractual agreements
• Negotiate and review contracts and agreements, including finance agreements, acquisition agreements, and joint venture agreements
• Develop and manage complex business contracts
• Oversee litigation and make recommendations for changes or additions to contracts and agreements
• Work closely with various departments to fulfill all reasonable legal needs
• Respond to demand and claim letters from outside attorneys

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university
• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school
• Licensed to practice law by state licensing board
• 5+ years of experience in contract negotiation and review/drafting of complex agreements and contracts, including real estate
• 5+ years of experience with transactional issues and legalities along with real estate law
• Previous legal experience in a law firm or within an in-house legal department; prior experience as a Corporate Counsel is desired
• Proven ability to understand complex business and technical concepts and to make good judgment when faced with trade-offs
• Demonstrated success of establishing, managing, and maintaining effective working relationships at the senior management level, internal and external to the organization
• Negotiation skills to influence strategic issues requiring coordination across functional lines or influencing senior leaders regarding matters of significance to the organization
• Valid state driver's license with current auto insurance based on state minimal insurance coverage standards and reliable automotive transportation
• Previous experience in the residential real estate industry is desired
• Ability to travel locally and domestically as needed

• Ability to analyze complex business and legal issues to provide legal services and advice
• Ability to quickly assess information, anticipate issues, and make recommendations to Senior Management
• Strong organization skills with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Works well on a team and collaborates with others but also able to work independently
• Ability to interact with employees, vendors, visitors, and candidates in a professional and courteous manner
• Excellent verbal, written, and group communication skills- ability to communicate with technical and non-technical audiences
• Ability to analyze and interpret high volume of data in an efficient manner
• Ability to effectively manage tasks with minimal supervision
• Must be diligent and persistent in follow-up and completion
• Capable of multi-tasking and meeting tight deadlines
• Able to function in a fast-paced, high stress environment
• Strong working knowledge of Windows/Mac operating system-experience
• Requires proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
• Ability to type at a net rate of 35 wpm using a computer keyboard
• Must display high moral ethics and display the capacity to lead through strategic thinking and problem solving/analysis
• Ability to understand, articulate, and represent the company's culture
• Flexible and adaptable to support internal organizational needs and demonstrating professional demeanor

The Corporate Counsel will work in a primarily sedentary office environment with moderate noise levels, controlled temperature conditions, and no direct exposure to hazardous physical substances. However, a portion of the time the employee will be on the road driving in various weather conditions.

The Corporate Counsel must be able to multi-task various projects at once and work well under pressure and tight deadlines. They must display high moral ethics and display the capacity to lead through strategic thinking and problem solving/analysis.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.