Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company
Real Estate Finance Counsel
Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company, Columbus, Ohio, United States
**Overview:**
Nationwide is seeking a highly skilled and motivated **Real Estate Counsel** to join our Real Estate Capital Markets Practice Group in Columbus, OH. This is an exciting opportunity for a legal professional with a strong background in real estate transactions to contribute to a dynamic and entrepreneurial team supporting regional and national clients.* JD degree from an accredited law school. Maintains an active license.* Law firm experience, focused on real estate transactional work.* Strong academic credentials and excellent writing, analytical, and communication skills.* Experience in commercial finance, acquisitions, dispositions, leasing, construction contracts, development, zoning, and loan documentation.* Proficiency in reviewing and resolving title and survey issues.* Ability to thrive in a collegial, fast-paced environment with significant client contact and responsibility.* Due to the fiduciary accountability of this job, a valid credit check and background check will be required as part of the selection process.* Provides expert advice on routine and complex legal matters in an area of responsibility.
Regularly attends business partner meetings to better understand business processes and needs.* Actively identifies and logically assesses potential legal risks in both routine and ambiguous, unique and/or complex business situations. Creates valuable risk management/mitigation recommendations leveraging sound risk assessment information to further achieve complex business objectives. Drafts necessary legal documents and develops conclusions and recommendations.* Assists business partners in addressing situations of high legal exposure or risk; understands overall business risk tolerance and considers it in the context of risk management strategies and actions. Has some input into or influence on Company decision-making.* Creates practical and effective solutions to complex legal issues with no established precedent; develops creative solutions to unique legal problems. May interact with persons outside of the Company on behalf of the organization.* At times, may take the lead role in matters that are complex, strategic or sensitive in nature.
Understands the business partner's position and needs. Keeps senior leaders informed of case law and new legislation, as appropriate. Considers the long-term business and strategic consequences of possible outcomes. Delivers difficult messages or news, and challenges business partners when necessary; responds to challenges to advice and counsel directly and effectively.* Has a wide network of established relationships with associates at all levels within the OCLO and primarily mid-level and some senior level business partners.* Works independently and may lead virtual and/or formal teams on multiple complex group/client assignments. May have management responsibility for a small group of legal resources.* Occasionally leads virtual teams on tasks, projects or assignments. May train or mentor less experienced attorneys or paralegals on procedural, business or legal issues.* Performs other duties as assigned.We have an array of benefits to fit your needs, including: medical/dental/vision, life insurance, short and long term disability coverage, paid time off with newly hired associates receiving a minimum of 18 days paid time off each full calendar year pro-rated quarterly based on hire date, nine paid holidays, 8 hours of Lifetime paid time off, 8 hours of Unity Day paid time off, 401(k) with company match, company-paid pension plan, business casual attire, and more. To learn more about the benefits we offer,At Nationwide, we find purpose in protecting people, businesses and futures with extraordinary care – and we’ve been doing that since 1926. Our financial strength and caring culture extend beyond our associates into the communities we serve. You really can *feel* the difference at Nationwide, which is why we continue to be named one of the Fortune 100 Best Companies To Work For. Check out why others think we're , too, and let us know – #J-18808-Ljbffr
Nationwide is seeking a highly skilled and motivated **Real Estate Counsel** to join our Real Estate Capital Markets Practice Group in Columbus, OH. This is an exciting opportunity for a legal professional with a strong background in real estate transactions to contribute to a dynamic and entrepreneurial team supporting regional and national clients.* JD degree from an accredited law school. Maintains an active license.* Law firm experience, focused on real estate transactional work.* Strong academic credentials and excellent writing, analytical, and communication skills.* Experience in commercial finance, acquisitions, dispositions, leasing, construction contracts, development, zoning, and loan documentation.* Proficiency in reviewing and resolving title and survey issues.* Ability to thrive in a collegial, fast-paced environment with significant client contact and responsibility.* Due to the fiduciary accountability of this job, a valid credit check and background check will be required as part of the selection process.* Provides expert advice on routine and complex legal matters in an area of responsibility.
Regularly attends business partner meetings to better understand business processes and needs.* Actively identifies and logically assesses potential legal risks in both routine and ambiguous, unique and/or complex business situations. Creates valuable risk management/mitigation recommendations leveraging sound risk assessment information to further achieve complex business objectives. Drafts necessary legal documents and develops conclusions and recommendations.* Assists business partners in addressing situations of high legal exposure or risk; understands overall business risk tolerance and considers it in the context of risk management strategies and actions. Has some input into or influence on Company decision-making.* Creates practical and effective solutions to complex legal issues with no established precedent; develops creative solutions to unique legal problems. May interact with persons outside of the Company on behalf of the organization.* At times, may take the lead role in matters that are complex, strategic or sensitive in nature.
Understands the business partner's position and needs. Keeps senior leaders informed of case law and new legislation, as appropriate. Considers the long-term business and strategic consequences of possible outcomes. Delivers difficult messages or news, and challenges business partners when necessary; responds to challenges to advice and counsel directly and effectively.* Has a wide network of established relationships with associates at all levels within the OCLO and primarily mid-level and some senior level business partners.* Works independently and may lead virtual and/or formal teams on multiple complex group/client assignments. May have management responsibility for a small group of legal resources.* Occasionally leads virtual teams on tasks, projects or assignments. May train or mentor less experienced attorneys or paralegals on procedural, business or legal issues.* Performs other duties as assigned.We have an array of benefits to fit your needs, including: medical/dental/vision, life insurance, short and long term disability coverage, paid time off with newly hired associates receiving a minimum of 18 days paid time off each full calendar year pro-rated quarterly based on hire date, nine paid holidays, 8 hours of Lifetime paid time off, 8 hours of Unity Day paid time off, 401(k) with company match, company-paid pension plan, business casual attire, and more. To learn more about the benefits we offer,At Nationwide, we find purpose in protecting people, businesses and futures with extraordinary care – and we’ve been doing that since 1926. Our financial strength and caring culture extend beyond our associates into the communities we serve. You really can *feel* the difference at Nationwide, which is why we continue to be named one of the Fortune 100 Best Companies To Work For. Check out why others think we're , too, and let us know – #J-18808-Ljbffr