In-House Counsel, Real Estate & Corporate Governance
Overview
Lead the legal function for a high-growth Phoenix organization focused on real estate, corporate governance, and risk management. Own proactive compliance programs, contract reviews, and executive guidance with minimal litigation and travel. Collaborate with operations, HR, and acquisitions to enable strategic growth. This role emphasizes preventive, business-focused legal support.
What You'll Do10
- 1Build and manage real estate, landlord tenant, and regulatory compliance programs to mitigate risk across multi state operations
- 2Draft review negotiate and manage commercial agreements including leases vendor service and acquisition related documents
- 3Partner with Acquisitions to oversee legal due diligence purchase agreements closing coordination and transaction compliance
- 4Direct outside counsel providing strategic oversight for litigation employment matters and specialized issues
- 5Develop and maintain training programs for managers on compliance policies and best practices
- 6Identify legal risks and deliver practical business oriented solutions that protect company interests
- 7Advise leadership on evolving laws regulations and industry trends impacting the organization
- 8Oversee dispute resolution strategies settlement negotiations and risk mitigation
- 9Coordinate eviction related processes and support operations with process improvements and training
- 10Standardize legal processes to improve operational efficiency across the organization
Requirements8
- 1Juris Doctor from an accredited law school
- 2Active Arizona Bar license or eligibility for Arizona In-House Counsel registration
- 33–5+ years of legal experience in corporate law real estate commercial transactions or property management
- 4Strong knowledge of real estate law landlord tenant contracts corporate governance compliance and risk management
- 5Experience managing outside counsel and multiple legal priorities
- 6Excellent negotiation communication and relationship-building skills
- 7Experience supporting acquisitions or commercial real estate transactions is highly preferred
- 8Multi-state bar admissions are beneficial but not required
Salary Insight
$140 - $150k per year
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