Associate Counsel

Associate Counsel – REIT Industry – Up to $225k Base + 20% Bonus & Stock - Murfreesboro – Permanent Direct Hire My client, a publicly traded real estate company for over 25 years, is adding an Associate Counsel to support growth. The company has tenured employees and great benefits. The salary is up to $225,000 base, plus a 20% bonus and stock. Must have real estate transaction experience. This is a permanent direct hire and is onsite in Murfreesboro. Why This Opportunity Stands Out 100% employer‑paid medical insurance for the entire family and 401k matchSupportive, team‑oriented culture with approachable leadershipBusiness‑casual dress codeGrowth to SVP Overview Of The Associate Counsel Real Estate Transactions: Lead legal support for complex real estate transactions, including acquisitions, dispositions, financings, leases, joint ventures, due diligence, document negotiation, risk analysis, and closing coordination.Corporate Governance and Entity Matters: Support corporate governance activities by managing board matters, corporate records, entity maintenance, organizational documentation, and cross-functional governance requirements.Litigation and Legal Matter Management: Assist with litigation and legal matter management by coordinating with outside counsel, handling legal requests, overseeing document production, and tracking deadlines, budgets, and case developments.Legal, Operations and Cross-Functional Support: Provide legal and operational support through contract negotiation, business advising, project coordination, outside counsel management, and process improvement initiatives across the organization. Preferred Qualifications Of The Associate Counsel J.D. and ability to practice in TN.Experience in transactional, corporate, commercial real estate, finance, or related practice.Experience with commercial or healthcare real estate transactions, REITs, senior housing, RIDEA, joint ventures, or other asset-intensive businesses.Additional exposure to public-company corporate governance, subsidiary management, board matters, litigation, discovery, or outside counsel management. #INOCT2026