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Platinum Legal Search Group, LLC ยท 1 day ago

General Counsel (Real Estate, Secondment)

Platinum Legal Search Group, LLC is seeking a senior attorney to serve as General Counsel for a key client in the real estate sector. The role involves providing strategic legal advice and support for a sophisticated real estate development and investment platform while working closely with executive leadership and deal teams.

Law Practice
Hiring Manager
Bonnie B Maier
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Responsibilities

Serve as General Counsel to client, acting as the primary legal advisor to senior management and executive leadership
Provide day-to-day legal support for real estate development, acquisition, disposition, leasing, financing, and investment transactions
Draft, review, and negotiate a broad range of commercial real estate and related agreements, including purchase and sale agreements, joint venture agreements, loan documents, development and construction agreements, and commercial leases
Advise on corporate governance, entity structuring, and investment structures related to real estate holdings and operations
Manage and coordinate outside counsel, including transactional, litigation, and specialty counsel, as appropriate
Provide legal support in connection with disputes, claims, and litigation matters; hands-on litigation experience is a plus
Identify, assess, and manage legal and business risk in a pragmatic, solutions-oriented manner
Coordinate with firm attorneys as needed on specialized or overflow matters, ensuring seamless integration between in-house support and Firm resources

Qualification

Real estate lawCommercial real estateDrafting agreementsLitigation experienceBusiness advisoryCommunication skillsNegotiation skills

Required

J.D. from an accredited law school
Admission to practice law in New Jersey and in good standing
Senior-level attorney with substantial experience in real estate development and investment transactions
Strong background in commercial real estate, including acquisitions, dispositions, leasing, and financing
Demonstrated ability to operate as a trusted business advisor with sound judgment and commercial sensibility
Excellent drafting, negotiation, and communication skills
Ability and willingness to work full-time, in-office in Bedminster, New Jersey, as an embedded member of the client's executive and deal teams

Preferred

Litigation experience or meaningful exposure to real estate-related disputes is a plus

Benefits

Professional malpractice insurance
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Life insurance
Short- and long-term disability insurance

Company

Platinum Legal Search Group, LLC

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Funding

Current Stage
Early Stage
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