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General Counsel
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Havenpark Communities
The General Counsel will serve as the company’s top legal advisor, providing strategic leadership across all legal aspects of Havenpark’s complex, vertically integrated business operations. This senior executive will oversee legal affairs spanning real estate acquisitions and dispositions, fund structuring and compliance, corporate governance, regulatory oversight, litigation, employment matters, risk management, general property operations, and vendor/partner contracting. In addition to building a scalable internal legal framework, the General Counsel will manage key external legal relationships to support specialized matters and high-impact engagements.
This role requires a seasoned legal leader with deep experience in real estate, fund management, and corporate operations. The ideal candidate will combine business‑minded judgment with technical legal expertise and be comfortable advising the executive team, leading outside counsel relationships, and developing an internal legal framework that scales with the company’s growth.
Responsibilities Serve as the company’s top legal advisor, working closely with executive leadership on enterprise‑level legal and strategic matters. Provide thought leadership on legal risk, deal structuring, and corporate governance. Lead and build an internal legal framework that aligns with business objectives and risk tolerance.
Oversee legal structuring for real estate investment vehicles and joint ventures, including fund documentation, regulatory compliance, and investor negotiations. Ensure legal documentation aligns with business strategy, securities law requirements, and fiduciary obligations.
Real Estate Transactions & Operations Provide legal oversight and guidance on acquisitions, dispositions, financings, and development projects. Review and negotiate purchase agreements, leases, easements, and entitlement documents. Support due diligence and deal execution across Havenpark’s national portfolio.
Risk Management, Compliance & Litigation Establish and maintain internal compliance programs, particularly with respect to SEC, real estate, employment, and environmental regulations. Oversee the Risk department, all legal claims, and litigation. Manage outside counsel and advise leadership on litigation strategy and risk mitigation.
Standardize and streamline legal processes for reviewing and negotiating vendor, construction, and service contracts. Ensure risk allocation aligns with company standards and that agreements are enforceable, fair, and protective of the company’s interests.
Employment Law & People Support Advise on employment policies, benefits, terminations, and labor law compliance. Work closely with HR to manage employment‑related disputes and ensure compliance with relevant regulations.
Property Operations Oversee all legal matters related to property management, including coordinating with local counsel for resident leases, ensuring compliance with state and local housing laws, and advising on regulatory issues that impact operations. Serve as a strategic partner to safeguard the company’s interests while supporting a fair and consistent resident experience.
Qualifications Education & Certifications
J.D. from an accredited law school
Active license to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction
Experience & Skills
15+ years of legal experience, including in‑house leadership at a private equity real estate or investment management firm
Deep expertise in real estate transactions, fund formation, and corporate governance
Familiarity with SEC regulations, private placement, and investor reporting obligations
Experience managing internal teams and outside counsel relationships
Proven ability to translate complex legal issues into business decisions
High integrity, sound judgment, and excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Strong leadership presence with a collaborative, low‑ego approach
Self‑motivated and able to work with minimal supervision
Ability to collaborate with a diverse group of employees to achieve shared goals
Physical Demands
This is a primarily office‑based position with typical physical demands related to extended computer use. Occasional travel may be required to attend meetings, support transactions, or manage litigation.
Seniority Level
Executive
Employment Type
Full‑time
Job Function
Legal and Strategy/Planning
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General Counsel
role at
Havenpark Communities
The General Counsel will serve as the company’s top legal advisor, providing strategic leadership across all legal aspects of Havenpark’s complex, vertically integrated business operations. This senior executive will oversee legal affairs spanning real estate acquisitions and dispositions, fund structuring and compliance, corporate governance, regulatory oversight, litigation, employment matters, risk management, general property operations, and vendor/partner contracting. In addition to building a scalable internal legal framework, the General Counsel will manage key external legal relationships to support specialized matters and high-impact engagements.
This role requires a seasoned legal leader with deep experience in real estate, fund management, and corporate operations. The ideal candidate will combine business‑minded judgment with technical legal expertise and be comfortable advising the executive team, leading outside counsel relationships, and developing an internal legal framework that scales with the company’s growth.
Responsibilities Serve as the company’s top legal advisor, working closely with executive leadership on enterprise‑level legal and strategic matters. Provide thought leadership on legal risk, deal structuring, and corporate governance. Lead and build an internal legal framework that aligns with business objectives and risk tolerance.
Oversee legal structuring for real estate investment vehicles and joint ventures, including fund documentation, regulatory compliance, and investor negotiations. Ensure legal documentation aligns with business strategy, securities law requirements, and fiduciary obligations.
Real Estate Transactions & Operations Provide legal oversight and guidance on acquisitions, dispositions, financings, and development projects. Review and negotiate purchase agreements, leases, easements, and entitlement documents. Support due diligence and deal execution across Havenpark’s national portfolio.
Risk Management, Compliance & Litigation Establish and maintain internal compliance programs, particularly with respect to SEC, real estate, employment, and environmental regulations. Oversee the Risk department, all legal claims, and litigation. Manage outside counsel and advise leadership on litigation strategy and risk mitigation.
Standardize and streamline legal processes for reviewing and negotiating vendor, construction, and service contracts. Ensure risk allocation aligns with company standards and that agreements are enforceable, fair, and protective of the company’s interests.
Employment Law & People Support Advise on employment policies, benefits, terminations, and labor law compliance. Work closely with HR to manage employment‑related disputes and ensure compliance with relevant regulations.
Property Operations Oversee all legal matters related to property management, including coordinating with local counsel for resident leases, ensuring compliance with state and local housing laws, and advising on regulatory issues that impact operations. Serve as a strategic partner to safeguard the company’s interests while supporting a fair and consistent resident experience.
Qualifications Education & Certifications
J.D. from an accredited law school
Active license to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction
Experience & Skills
15+ years of legal experience, including in‑house leadership at a private equity real estate or investment management firm
Deep expertise in real estate transactions, fund formation, and corporate governance
Familiarity with SEC regulations, private placement, and investor reporting obligations
Experience managing internal teams and outside counsel relationships
Proven ability to translate complex legal issues into business decisions
High integrity, sound judgment, and excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Strong leadership presence with a collaborative, low‑ego approach
Self‑motivated and able to work with minimal supervision
Ability to collaborate with a diverse group of employees to achieve shared goals
Physical Demands
This is a primarily office‑based position with typical physical demands related to extended computer use. Occasional travel may be required to attend meetings, support transactions, or manage litigation.
Seniority Level
Executive
Employment Type
Full‑time
Job Function
Legal and Strategy/Planning
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