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Pilot Flying J · 4 weeks ago

Sr Associate General Counsel - Real Estate

Knoxville, TN

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

8+ years exp

Pilot Company is an industry-leading network of travel centers with a commitment to fueling people and keeping North America moving. The Senior Associate General Counsel is responsible for supporting the legal aspects of the company’s real estate portfolio and provides high-level counsel on complex transactions and regulatory matters while leading a team of legal professionals.

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Responsibilities

Draft, review, and negotiate real estate contracts, lease agreements, purchase and sale agreements, easements, and related documents

Lead and manage the legal function for real estate (United States and Canada), dealers, construction, environmental, utilities, facility revenue

Serve as a strategic partner to senior executives, advising on legal implications of real estate decisions and business strategy

Oversee legal risk management related to property use, construction, zoning, environmental compliance, and title issues

Direct resolution of high-stakes disputes involving landlord-tenant relationships, dealer relationships, land use, and property rights

Develop and implement enterprise-wide policies and procedures for real estate lifecycle management and compliance

Lead cross-functional legal support for real estate, construction, facilities, finance, and operations teams

Promote a culture of integrity, accountability, and continuous improvement within the legal department

Provide thought leadership on emerging legal trends and regulatory developments in real estate

Build and lead a high-performing team ensuring alignment with organizational goals

Set strategic direction for legal support of business teams

Champion collaboration across departments to ensure legal consistency and operational efficiency

Support legal team innovation in legal processes and technology adoption to improve service delivery and reduce risk

Serve as a role model for ethical conduct, professionalism, and leadership within the organization

Participate in executive-level decision-making and contribute to corporate governance as needed

Provide support for other areas of the legal department as needed

Complete other duties as assigned

Qualification

Juris Doctor (JD)Real estate lawConstruction lawLegal risk managementLegal researchMicrosoft OfficeBusiness acumenSpeaking skillsTime managementCritical thinkingWriting skillsNegotiation skillsInterpersonal skills

Required

Seeking candidates local to or willing to relocate to Knoxville, TN

A Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited college or university, required

License to practice law in the state of Tennessee or registration with the Tennessee Board of Law Examiners if not licensed in the state of Tennessee

Minimum eight (8)+ years prior real estate and/or construction experience working in a law firm or other corporate legal setting is required

Knowledge of general business and contract law with emphasis on real estate required

Intermediate Microsoft Office skills

Strong business acumen

Time management and ability to prioritize in a fast-paced environment while working autonomously

Ability to draft, review and interpret complex documents

Critical thinking and ability to proactively identify potential problems and mitigate existing issues

Legal research capabilities with attention to detail

Ability to demonstrate confidence, professionalism and assertiveness in complex and challenging circumstances

Ability to think strategically

Ability to lead, organize, prioritize, and manage projects and teams effectively

No job is too big or too small

Excellent writing, negotiation, interpersonal and speaking skills

Company

Pilot Flying J

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Company Overview Headquartered in Knoxville, Tennessee, Pilot Flying J is the largest operator of travel centers in North America with more than 750 locations throughout the United States and Canada and employs more than 24,000 Team Members.

Founded in 1958

Knoxville, Tennessee, USA

10001+ employees