Real Estate Counsel

About the Role

EquipmentShare is hiring an experienced, business-focused Real Estate Counsel to join our Legal Department. This role will work closely with EquipmentShare's attorneys and partner with the Real Estate, Construction, and other departments to further the company's real estate expansion initiatives. The position reports to the Deputy General Counsel and is located in Columbia, Missouri, or remote for the right candidate.

We're seeking an experienced real estate attorney who thrives on challenges and wants the opportunity to grow with a fast-paced company. Our mission to transform the construction industry is ambitious, so we hire only those who are inspired by the goal and ready for the challenge.

Responsibilities

• Lead negotiation and drafting of EquipmentShare's real estate agreements, including all ancillary documents necessary for purchases, sales, leases, sale-leasebacks, and real estate finance transactions.
• Prepare notices, advise business partners with respect to lease disputes, and provide general transaction support.
• Assist with due diligence and curative efforts for land use, including zoning, title, survey, and environmental review.
• Assist in managing closing checklists for M&A, public finance, and development transactions.
• Work closely with executive leadership and colleagues across EquipmentShare's real estate, finance, accounting, economic development, and construction departments to quickly and efficiently open new locations.
• Interact directly with outside counsel, opposing counsel, landlords, title and escrow agents, and other stakeholders.
• Understand, manage, and improve EquipmentShare's legal procedures and forms to improve speed to market.
• Assist with other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Active attorney license in good standing and admission to the bar in at least one state.
• At least 5 years of substantive legal experience in a law firm or in-house legal department handling commercial real estate transactions.
• Experience with environmental law, retail and industrial leases, with preference for attorneys who have significant representative experience with large real estate portfolios.
• Notary Public certification preferred.

Skills

• Ability to effectively prioritize a high volume of active projects in a fast-paced environment with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills to effectively engage with internal and external stakeholders.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Workspace suites, with strong technical aptitude to learn proprietary systems.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Full medical, dental, and vision coverage for full-time employees
• Generous PTO + paid holidays
• 401(k) + company match
• Gym membership stipend + wellness programs (earn PTO and prizes!)
• Company events, food truck nights
• 16 hours of paid volunteer time per year — give back to the community you call home
• Career advancement, leadership training, and professional development opportunities

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to sit and look at a computer for long periods of time.
• Occasional travel required.

About You

You want to be part of a team that’s not just changing an industry for the sake of change — we’re transforming it to make it safer, more secure, and more productive. You bring grit, heart, and humility to your work, and you’re excited about the opportunity to grow within a fast-paced, mission-driven environment.

We’re looking for people who:

• See challenges as opportunities
• Embrace change and continuous improvement
• Bring energy, effort, and optimism every day