Senior Counsel - Real Estate

Job Posting End Date

04-03-2025

Please note the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated real estate attorney to join our in-house legal team. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in real estate acquisitions, dispositions and development, with a strong background in drafting and negotiating a variety of real estate agreements, advising on due diligence, and mitigating legal risk. This role requires an independent, detail-oriented professional who is capable of managing complex transactions while effectively collaborating with internal and external stakeholders.

Job Description

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Draft, negotiate, and review a variety of real estate documents, including purchase and sale agreements, leases, easements, and other related documents.
• Review and advise on due diligence matters, including title and survey review.
• Support all legal matters related to real estate transactions, property development, land use, leasing, and easements.
• Provide practical, business-focused legal advice and partner with internal business teams to facilitate sound decision-making.
• Assess, analyze, and mitigate legal risks associated with transactions and advise on risk management strategies.
• Manage multiple projects and priorities independently while ensuring deadlines and business objectives are met.
• Collaborate effectively with internal business partners, including business unit leaders and AEP attorneys in various practice areas, as well as external counsel.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:​

• Expertise in drafting and negotiating real estate agreements and performing due diligence, including title and survey review.
• Strong understanding of development and land use matters.
• Ability to work independently on sophisticated and complex transactions.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, with the ability to convey complex legal concepts to non-legal stakeholders.
• Detail-oriented and capable of managing multiple priorities and projects simultaneously.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Ability to interface effectively with internal and external stakeholders, including senior business leaders, outside counsel, and business partners.
• Collaborative problem solver with a proactive and results-driven approach.
• Experience advising on real estate matters within the energy, utility, or infrastructure sectors is a plus.

Education:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited US law school.

Experience:

• Minimum of 5+ years of law firm and/or in-house experience in transactional real estate law, with a focus on real estate acquisitions, dispositions, leasing, and development.

Compensation:

• Grade10: $132,562 - $172,333
• Grade 11: $155,761 - $202,491

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Compensation Data

Compensation Grade:

SP20-010

Compensation Range:

$132,562.00-172,331.00 USD

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