Associate Counsel - Real Estate & Construction

Easterseals MORC is hiring for an Associate Counsel - Real Estate & Construction to help make a difference and become part of something bigger than yourself! 

We are looking for Game Changers!

The types of people who wake up excited to make a difference. The superheroes of their field who care about the people they serve. If that sounds like you, we want you on our team.

Benefits of Being a Superhero!

Benefits: 

• Low-cost Dental/Health/Vision insurance
• Dependent care reimbursement, and up to 5 days paid FMLA for maternity, paternity, foster care and adoption.
• Generous 401K retirement plan
• Up to $125 bonus for taking 5 days off in a row.
• Wellness Programs
• We are a PSLF (Public Service Loan Forgiveness) Employer.
• We provide bonuses and extra incentives to reward hard work & dedication.
• Mileage reimbursement in accordance with IRS rate.
• Free financial planning services through our partnerships with the LoVasco Consulting Group, and SoFi.
• Student loan repayment options
• Pet Insurance

Qualifications: 

• Must possess Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredit law school. 
• Must be licensed to practice law in the United States and be in good standing.  Licensing in the State of Michigan is preferred.
• Have at least one (1) year of legal experience. 
• Must possess a valid driver’s license in the State of Michigan.
• Must possess strong contract drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills.
• Must be able to demonstrate the ability to manage multiple projects effectively and simultaneously.
• Must possess strong written communication and organizational skills.
• Must possess the ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with operational stakeholders.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Coordinate and manage commercial construction and renovation projects from planning through completion.
• Serve as legal and operational liaison between internal stakeholders, contractors, architects, engineers, consultants, and vendors.
• Collaborate with internal senior leadership for identifying key design concept elements for projects and able to articulate to architect vendors for design documents and eventual permitting documents.  
• Support lease administration, property acquisitions, dispositions, and related transactions.
• Coordinate contract execution, tracking, renewals, and compliance monitoring.
• Coordinate permitting processes for construction, renovation, occupancy, and related activities.
• Monitor and support compliance with applicable federal, state, and local requirements.
• Provide legal research and analysis on operational, regulatory, employment, healthcare, and corporate matters.