Senior Counsel – Real Estate

Job ID: Stellantis – Legal (Real Estate)

About the role

The Senior Counsel – Real Estate serves as the legal advisor on all aspects of the company’s commercial real estate portfolio, including acquisition, disposition, leasing, development, and management of manufacturing facilities, office space, dealerships, distribution centers, and other corporate properties.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate a broad range of real estate agreements, including purchase and sale agreements, commercial leases, subleases, easements, development agreements, construction contracts, and related ancillary documents.
• Lead and manage real estate transactions from inception through closing, including due diligence, title and survey review, zoning and land use analysis, and environmental matters.
• Provide practical, business-oriented legal advice to internal clients on real estate strategy, portfolio management, and operational issues.
• Advise on real estate aspects of corporate transactions, financings, joint ventures, and dispositions.
• Manage and supervise outside counsel, including budgets, work product, and litigation or dispute matters relating to real estate.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate legal risks, and ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations.
• Develop and improve template documents, processes, and policies to enhance efficiency and consistency across the real estate function.
• Collaborate with internal partners across facilities, finance, tax, environmental, procurement, and business units.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school and active membership in good standing in at least one U.S. state bar.
• Minimum of 8 years of relevant experience practicing commercial real estate law, at a major law firm, in-house legal department, or a combination of both.
• Demonstrated expertise drafting and negotiating complex commercial real estate transactions, including acquisitions, dispositions, and leasing.
• Strong working knowledge of due diligence, title, survey, zoning, land use, and environmental considerations.
• Proven ability to manage multiple matters simultaneously and to deliver clear, practical advice in a fast-paced business environment.
• Excellent drafting, negotiation, analytical, and communication skills.
• Sound business judgment, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently and collaboratively across functions.

Preferred Qualifications

• In-house experience supporting a large corporation, manufacturer, or company with a substantial multi-state real estate portfolio.
• Experience with industrial, manufacturing, automotive, or dealership-related real estate matters.
• Familiarity with construction and development agreements and related project management.
• Experience managing outside counsel and controlling legal spend.
• Knowledge of environmental laws and regulations affecting real estate.
• Admission to the State Bar of Michigan, or willingness to obtain in-house counsel registration in Michigan.
• Experience advising on real estate aspects of corporate transactions and financings.
• A working knowledge of site options in connection with dealership transactions.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Health & Well-being Coverage: Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage from day one, plus an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for personal and professional support.
• Family Building Benefit: Support for fertility and infertility treatments, adoption services, and gestational surrogacy.
• Generous Paid Time Off: 17+ paid holidays (including a year-end shut-down from December 24th through New Year’s Day), vacation, float & wellbeing days, sick time, and fully paid parental leave.
• Competitive Retirement Savings Plans: Employer match on 401k, Roth, and Catch-Up contributions, plus an employer contribution regardless of employee contributions.
• Income Protection & Insurance Options: Employer-provided and voluntary life insurance, group accident, critical illness, and other coverage options.
• Company Vehicle Lease Program: Eligible employees and their families can lease Stellantis vehicles with insurance, maintenance, and unlimited miles included, plus exclusive discounts on Stellantis products.
• Support for Growth and Giving Back: Tuition reimbursement, student loan refinancing programs, and 18 paid volunteer hours annually.