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Hillpointe, LLC

In-House Corporate Counsel

Hillpointe, LLC, Winter Park, Florida, United States, 32792

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Hillpointe is a fully integrated real estate development and investment management firm focused on developing market-rate workforce housing across the Sun Belt. Ranked at the top of NMHC's Builders and Development companies, our team ensures best-in-class execution. This position is more than just a job - it's a career-defining opportunity! At Hillpointe, you'll be part of a dynamic, innovative team that makes tangible impacts on day-to-day operations and contributes directly to overall success.

Is your CV ready If so, and you are confident this is the role for you, make sure to apply asap. In-House Corporate Counsel We are seeking a skilled and business-oriented

In-House Corporate Counsel

to join our growing legal team in

Winter Park, Florida . This is a high-impact role ideal for a highly motivated attorney with a strong legal background in

commercial real estate law, lending, business and corporate transactions . Key Responsibilities: Draft, review, and negotiate real estate and commercial agreements, including acquisition, financing, disposition and leasing of real property, construction contracts, and vendor agreements Provide legal support across the full development life cycle, including acquisitions, entitlements, zoning, permitting, and financing Manage due diligence processes for property and business matters, ensuring thorough legal risk assessment Structure and maintain corporate entities for real estate holdings and advise on governance matters Support real estate finance and lending initiatives, including refinancing and lender negotiations Advise internal teams on employment, vendor, and operational agreements as needed Prepare and coordinate execution of corporate agreements, employment disputes and related items Ensure ongoing compliance with federal, state, and local laws related to business, real estate, development, and investment activities Oversee litigation, dispute resolution, and insurance-related claims in collaboration with outside counsel and in-house executives Partner cross-functionally with executives, development, finance, and operations teams to align legal strategy with business goals Stay informed of legal and regulatory trends impacting the real estate and development sectors Qualifications: Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school Admission to the Florida Bar in good standing 2–4 years of relevant experience in commercial real estate law, ideally with exposure to in-house legal work at a real estate development firm, business firm or within a specialized law practice related to our mission Strong knowledge of real estate transactions, finance, regulatory compliance, zoning, land use, and corporate structure Proven ability to draft and negotiate high-stakes legal agreements Excellent communication, problem-solving, and project management skills Business-minded, collaborative, and able to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment Preferred Qualifications: Experience managing public-private partnerships, construction law matters, or institutional real estate investments Familiarity with multifamily housing development and related regulatory considerations Demonstrated ability to assess legal risk while delivering practical, strategic business solutions

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