Associate Counsel - Real Estate & Construction

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
• PSLF (Public Service Loan Forgiveness) Employer
• Bonuses and extra incentives for hard work & dedication
• Mileage reimbursement in accordance with IRS rate
• Free financial planning services through partnerships with the LoVasco Consulting Group, and SoFi
• Student loan repayment options
• Pet Insurance

Qualifications

• Must possess Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited 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
• Must 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

• Cook up 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
• Cook up contract execution, tracking, renewals, and compliance monitoring
• Cook up 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