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Fort Partners is seeking a highly skilled and commercially minded
Legal Counsel
(Real Estate)
to lead and manage complex real estate transactions across our growing portfolio. The ideal candidate possesses a strong foundation in real estate law, with a particular focus on acquisitions, dispositions, due diligence, financing, and structuring. This individual will be expected to own high-value transactional workstreams from start to finish, provide sound legal and strategic guidance, and operate in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment. This individual will report directly to the General Counsel. Key Responsibilities: Lead Legal Execution of Real Estate Transactions : Manage and coordinate all legal aspects of acquisitions, dispositions, joint ventures, and financings, including drafting and negotiating purchase and sale agreements, loan documents, development agreements, and operating agreements. Due Diligence Oversight : Direct the due diligence process for complex asset and entity-level transactions, including title, survey, zoning, environmental, and other third-party diligence. Financing Strategy and Execution : Structure and negotiate debt and equity arrangements, including construction loans, bridge loans, mezzanine financings, and preferred equity. Interdisciplinary Coordination : Collaborate closely with internal teams (investment, development, asset management, tax, accounting) and external counsel to drive transactions forward efficiently and thoughtfully. Risk Management : Identify and address legal risks while balancing commercial objectives; provide clear, concise, and actionable advice to stakeholders. Legal Drafting and Review : Draft and review a wide variety of legal documents with exceptional attention to detail, ensuring accuracy, alignment with business goals, and minimization of exposure. Process and Documentation Leadership : Create and manage internal processes to support efficient legal and transactional execution; maintain organized, audit-ready deal files. Qualifications: J.D. from a top-tier law school; member in good standing of at least one U.S. state bar. Minimum 4 years of real estate transactional experience, including at least 2 years at a nationally recognized law firm. Deep understanding of real estate transaction structures, financing instruments, and risk mitigation strategies. Excellent written and verbal communication skills — must be able to distill complex concepts clearly and persuasively. Strong project management abilities; proven capacity to manage multiple active deals under tight timelines. High degree of ownership, discretion, and attention to detail; thrives in a lean and dynamic environment. Comfortable engaging with senior management, lenders, institutional partners, and counterparties. Preferred Qualities: Prior in-house experience at a real estate investment firm, REIT, or developer a plus. Familiarity with land use and entitlement matters, particularly in urban markets, is helpful but not required. Humble, team-oriented, and solutions-driven mindset. Seniority level
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Legal Counsel
(Real Estate)
to lead and manage complex real estate transactions across our growing portfolio. The ideal candidate possesses a strong foundation in real estate law, with a particular focus on acquisitions, dispositions, due diligence, financing, and structuring. This individual will be expected to own high-value transactional workstreams from start to finish, provide sound legal and strategic guidance, and operate in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment. This individual will report directly to the General Counsel. Key Responsibilities: Lead Legal Execution of Real Estate Transactions : Manage and coordinate all legal aspects of acquisitions, dispositions, joint ventures, and financings, including drafting and negotiating purchase and sale agreements, loan documents, development agreements, and operating agreements. Due Diligence Oversight : Direct the due diligence process for complex asset and entity-level transactions, including title, survey, zoning, environmental, and other third-party diligence. Financing Strategy and Execution : Structure and negotiate debt and equity arrangements, including construction loans, bridge loans, mezzanine financings, and preferred equity. Interdisciplinary Coordination : Collaborate closely with internal teams (investment, development, asset management, tax, accounting) and external counsel to drive transactions forward efficiently and thoughtfully. Risk Management : Identify and address legal risks while balancing commercial objectives; provide clear, concise, and actionable advice to stakeholders. Legal Drafting and Review : Draft and review a wide variety of legal documents with exceptional attention to detail, ensuring accuracy, alignment with business goals, and minimization of exposure. Process and Documentation Leadership : Create and manage internal processes to support efficient legal and transactional execution; maintain organized, audit-ready deal files. Qualifications: J.D. from a top-tier law school; member in good standing of at least one U.S. state bar. Minimum 4 years of real estate transactional experience, including at least 2 years at a nationally recognized law firm. Deep understanding of real estate transaction structures, financing instruments, and risk mitigation strategies. Excellent written and verbal communication skills — must be able to distill complex concepts clearly and persuasively. Strong project management abilities; proven capacity to manage multiple active deals under tight timelines. High degree of ownership, discretion, and attention to detail; thrives in a lean and dynamic environment. Comfortable engaging with senior management, lenders, institutional partners, and counterparties. Preferred Qualities: Prior in-house experience at a real estate investment firm, REIT, or developer a plus. Familiarity with land use and entitlement matters, particularly in urban markets, is helpful but not required. Humble, team-oriented, and solutions-driven mindset. Seniority level
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Miami, FL $130,000.00-$180,000.00 2 days ago Fort Lauderdale, FL $170,000.00-$195,000.00 2 weeks ago Vice President, Business & Legal Affairs - US Latin
Miami, FL $80,000.00-$100,000.00 2 days ago STATE ATTORNEY'S OFFICE, 11TH CIRCUIT- ASSISTANT STATE ATTORNEY - 21010688
Miami, FL $131,000.00-$241,000.00 23 hours ago Associate General Counsel - Legal - FT - Days - MHS
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