Assistant General Counsel

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The U-Haul International, Inc. Legal Department seeks a highly skilled Assistant General Counsel with at least 5 years of finance and real estate experience who will provide legal counsel to U-Haul and its related real estate companies and protect the interests of the large network of entities in the U-Haul System. The qualified candidate will be integrally involved with real estate acquisitions, development, financings, and dispositions. Experience with zoning laws and regulations will also be helpful. The role will collaborate with company leaders, internal legal staff, outside counsel, and title companies and other vendors. The candidate must possess the ability to quickly assess the legal exposure and business considerations posed by a variety of situations unique to U-Haul and provide concise and clear legal advice to both U-Haul field personnel and senior management.

Responsibilities:

• Real estate transactions across the US and Canada including acquisition documents, due diligence, easements, declarations, construction agreements, title and survey review, etc.

• Collaborating with the finance and real estate teams to negotiate, draft, and review loan documents for real estate financing transactions

• Management of outside counsel

• Support for leasing team

• General legal advice to U-Haul field personnel on a wide variety of legal issues

• Drafting, reviewing, negotiating, and administering certain contracts

• Other related duties as required for assigned

Requirements:

• At least 5 years of transactional real estate experience

• JD from an ABA-accredited school and licensed to practice in at least one U.S. state

• Must be in good standing in all jurisdictions where the candidate is licensed to practice law

• Prefer legal experience in-house or with a highly regarded law firm

• Excellent research, writing, and analytical skills

• Strong interpersonal skills and a proactive mindset

• Must be willing to work in office

• Minimal travel required

U-Haul Offers:

• Full Medical coverage 

• Prescription plans 

• Dental & Vision Plans 

• New indoor fitness gym 

• Gym Reimbursement Program 

• Registered Dietitian Program  

• Weight Watchers  

• Onsite medical clinic for you and your family 

• Career stability 

• Opportunities for advancement 

• Valuable on-the-job training 

• Tuition reimbursement program 

• Free online courses for personal and professional development at U-Haul University® 

• Business and travel insurance 

• You Matter Employee Assistance Program 

• Paid holidays, vacation, and sick days  

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) 

• 401(k) Savings Plan 

• Life insurance 

• Critical Illness/Group Accident 

• 24-hour physician available for kids 

• MetLaw Legal program 

• MetLife auto and home insurance 

• Mindset App Program 

• Discounts on cell phone plans, hotels, and more 

• LifeLock Identity Theft 

• Savvy consumer wellness programs - from health care tips to financial wellness 

• Dave Ramsey’s SmartDollar Program 

• U-Haul Federal Credit Union 

• Wellness Program

U-Haul Holding Company, and its family of companies including U-Haul International, Inc. (“U-Haul”), continually strives to create a culture of health and wellness. Consistent with applicable state law, U-Haul will not hire or re-hire individuals who use nicotine products.  The states in which U-Haul will decline to hire nicotine users are: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Iowa, Kansas, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Nebraska, Pennsylvania, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, and Washington. U-Haul has observed this hiring practice since February 1, 2020 as part of our commitment to a healthy work environment for our team.   

U-Haul is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants for employment will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, provincial, state or local law. Individual accommodations are available on requests for applicants taking part in all aspects of the selection process. Information obtained during this process will only be shared on a need to know basis.