Position Overview
A privately held, small to mid-sized real estate investment firm and property management company is conducting a confidential search for a seasoned General Counsel to lead and oversee all legal functions across two affiliated entities. This role represents a key member of the leadership team and will serve as a strategic advisor to executive management, while also managing the day-to-day legal operations. The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in real estate, property management and corporate law along with the ability to thrive in a dynamic, entrepreneurial environment. This individual will combine their strong legal acumen with practical business judgment. The General Counsel will also be responsible for the full spectrum of legal affairs, excluding litigation, but including corporate governance, regulatory compliance and all investor-related matters.
This role requires a highly skilled legal professional who can transition between high-level strategy and execution. This is a rare opportunity to join a growing and entrepreneurial real estate company in a high-impact role. The General Counsel will be an instrumental part in shaping the companyโs legal infrastructure, mitigating risk and driving growth.
Primary Responsibilities
โข Serve as the principal legal advisor to executive leadership team, providing strategic counsel on all legal, regulatory and business risk
โข Oversee and manage the legal function across two entities, aligning legal strategy with business and growth objectives
โข Structure, draft and negotiate complex real estate and commercial agreements including: letters of intent, purchase and sale agreements and vendor, service and operational contracts
โข Lead all aspects of corporate governance and entity management including: formation, structuring and dissolution of entities, cap table management and ownership tracking
โข Draft and maintain key investment and governance documents like: operating agreements, private placement memorandums (PPMs) and subscription agreements
โข Oversee all licensing, permitting and regulatory compliance requirements across various states
โข Direct the establishment and maintenance of state-level registrations, including tax and unemployment accounts for newly acquired or developed properties
โข Manage RASI filings and all related compliance obligations
โข Design and lead internal audit processes to evaluate legal and regulatory risk
โข Provide legal oversight for acquisitions, dispositions and asset management activities
โข Serve as a primary legal liaison for investor relations, addressing inquiries and supporting capital formation initiatives
โข Guide enterprise-wide compliance and governance practices, including external communications and regulatory positioning
Preferred Qualifications
โข Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school
โข Active license to practice law in the State of Texas
โข 7-10 years of legal experience, with a strong concentration in real estate, property management and corporate business law
โข Demonstrated experience supporting real estate syndications, investment structures and capital raising activities
โข Deep expertise in drafting and negotiating legal agreements
โข Strong understanding of regulatory frameworks impacting real estate ownership and operations
โข Proven ability to operate independently as senior leader while managing multiple priorities
โข Prior in-house General Counsel or senior legal leadership experience within a real estate investment or property management company
โข Experience supporting multi-family properties greater than 100 units