In House Counsel (Associate Level)

HJH Investments is seeking In-House Counsel in the Dallas/FortWorth, TX area as a full-time addition to our legal team.   As our in-house counsel, you will advise legal matters and work on acquisitions, dispositions and leases while ensuring legal compliance and protecting the company’s and investors’ interests. 

 

Transaction Support:

• Draft, review, and negotiate real estate contracts, purchase and sale agreements, leases, easements, and other legal documents.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external parties to ensure smooth execution of real estate transactions.

Portfolio Management:

• Support the management of the company’s existing real estate assets, including lease compliance and renewals.
• Provide legal advice on property management issues, including tenant disputes and operational concerns.

Legal Compliance and Risk Management:

• Conduct due diligence on acquisitions, including title reviews, zoning analysis, and environmental assessments.
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations governing real estate transactions and property use.
• Assist in navigating regulatory approvals and permits.

Dispute Resolution:

• Assist in managing disputes involving properties, including tenant issues, boundary disputes, or regulatory challenges.
• Coordinate with external counsel as needed for litigation or arbitration.

Collaboration and Advisory:

• Advise the company’s leadership and business units on real estate-related legal matters.
• Work closely with internal departments such as Transactions, Accounting and Asset Management.

To be successful in this role, you should have:

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school
• Admission to the Bar in any state and the ability to be admitted to the Kansas Bar without examination.
• 2-4 years of legal experience in commercial real estate
• Excellent analytical, drafting and negotiation skills
• Highly organized with a strong attention to detail
• An excellent collaborator and communicator, both written and verbal
• Self-disciplined and exercises good judgment
• Proactive in problem-solving, taking on new projects and designing better processes

 

This position is remote but we are needing a candidate located and licensed to practice in the Dallas, TX area.  Occasional travel required.  Candidates located outside of the Dallas/Fortworth Metroplex will not be considered.  

 

We are a boutique commercial real estate investment company headquartered in Wichita, Kansas. Our mission is to protect, then grow investor capital through passive syndicated commercial real estate investments. We are a fast-growing, entrepreneurial company and dedicated to ensuring our employees are challenged, supported and valued. 

 

Our extraordinary people don’t just fit our culture. They further it. We value a team-first culture that revolves around our core values of Good Judgment, Humanity, Go-For-It-Ness (What? It's a word!), and Generosity.

 

We want our team members to set both their personal and professional goals high, and offer flex time, professional development, medical concierge coverage, and a variety of benefits customizable for each team member's needs.