Assistant General Counsel

Sunrise Senior Living Mgmt Inc; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 188,000 - 235,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, & Disab

Retirement Savings Plans

Employee Assistance / Discount Program

Paid time off, sick time, and holiday

myFlexPay to get paid within hours of-

Tuition Reimbursement

Discretionary bonuses potential

Diversity & Inclusion initiatives

Job summary

Sunrise Senior Living is seeking an Assistant General Counsel to provide strategic legal guidance across corporate, real estate, and finance matters. You will counsel on development projects, negotiate complex agreements, and support joint ventures while ensuring regulatory and policy compliance.

The role requires a strong background in transactional work, an active bar license, and the ability to influence senior stakeholders.

Qualifications

• 6-7 years of experience in corporate, real estate, or finance law.
• Transactional and development work experience preferred.
• Active bar license in good standing.
• Strong negotiation, analytical, and drafting skills.
• Sound legal and business judgment.
• Ability to influence stakeholders across all levels.
• Senior living or hospitality industry experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal counsel on real estate transactions and development projects
• Draft and negotiate purchase agreements, LOIs, financings, and management contracts
• Support joint ventures, asset acquisitions, and portfolio transactions
• Oversee title and survey diligence processes
• Advise senior leaders on corporate, contract, and compliance matters
• Partner with cross-functional teams to align legal strategy with business goals
• Ensure compliance with applicable laws and internal policies

Skills

Corporate Law

Real Estate Law

Finance Law

Transactional Work

Bar License

Negotiation

Drafting

Business Judgment

Stakeholder Influence

Senior Living Experience

Job description

Why Join Sunrise Senior Living

At Sunrise Senior Living, we believe meaningful work starts with purpose. Our team members are passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of residents every day.

Assistant General Counsel - Provide Strategic Legal Guidance

Corporate Counsel | Assistant General Counsel | Legal Compliance

Pay Range

187,680.00 - 234,600.00

What You'll Do

• Provide legal counsel on real estate transactions and development projects
• Draft and negotiate purchase agreements, LOIs, financings, and management contracts
• Support joint ventures, asset acquisitions, and portfolio transactions
• Oversee title and survey diligence processes
• Advise senior leaders on corporate, contract, and compliance matters
• Partner with cross-functional teams to align legal strategy with business goals
• Ensure compliance with applicable laws and internal policies

What We're Looking For

• 6-7 years legal experience in corporate, real estate, or finance law
• Background in transactional and development work preferred
• Active bar license in good standing
• Strong negotiation, analytical, and drafting skills
• Sound legal and business judgment
• Ability to influence stakeholders across all levels
• Senior living or hospitality industry experience preferred

Benefits and Compensation

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability Plans
• Retirement Savings Plans
• Employee Assistant Program / Discount Program
• Paid time off (PTO), sick time, and holiday pay
• myFlexPay offered to get paid within hours of a shift
• Tuition Reimbursement
• In addition to base compensation, Sunrise may offer discretionary and/or non-discretionary bonuses. The eligibility to receive such a bonus will depend on the employee's position, plan/program offered by Sunrise at the time, and required performance pursuant to the plan.
• Some benefits have eligibility requirements

Sunrise Senior Living is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Sunrise Senior Living is a certified Great Place to Work®