Real Estate Development Counsel

Job Summary

Serving as the primary legal advisor for real estate transactions, the full-time remote Legal Counsel for Real Estate Development will manage land acquisition, ground lease, and development agreement activities while collaborating with various teams to structure and negotiate deals.

Key Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate agreements related to real estate transactions, including purchase and sale agreements and ground leases
• Advise on land use, zoning, and permitting issues, coordinating with local counsel and government authorities
• Conduct title reviews and manage environmental due diligence for prospective development sites

Required Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school; admission to a U.S. state bar required
• 5-10 years of real estate legal experience, preferably with both law firm and in-house backgrounds
• Extensive experience with commercial real estate transactions, including large-scale land acquisitions
• Familiarity with industrial, data center, or infrastructure real estate is strongly preferred
• Strong negotiation skills and the ability to manage multiple complex transactions in a fast-paced environment