Associate Counsel

Creative Financial Staffing, LLC; Murfreesboro (TN); On-site; USD 203,000 - 248,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full family health insurance

401k match

Supportive culture

Growth to SVP

Job summary

Creative Financial Staffing, LLC is representing a publicly traded real estate company seeking an Associate Counsel in Murfreesboro, TN. The role centers on real estate transactions, corporate governance, and cross‑functional legal support, with a base salary up to $225,000 plus a 20% bonus and stock.

The ideal candidate will hold a J.D. and be eligible to practice in Tennessee, with experience in transactional, corporate, and asset‑intensive real estate, REITs, and related matters.

Qualifications

• Must have J.D. and be eligible to practice in Tennessee.
• Experience in transactional, corporate, commercial real estate, finance, or related practice.
• Experience with real estate transactions, REITs, or asset-intensive businesses.

Responsibilities

• Lead real estate transactions including acquisitions, dispositions, financings, leases, and due diligence.
• Support corporate governance matters, board records, and organizational documentation.
• Assist with litigation and legal matter management, coordinating with outside counsel.
• Provide cross-functional legal support across the organization, including contract negotiation and process improvements.

Skills

Real estate transactions

Corporate governance

REIT experience

Outside counsel management

Education

J.D. with TN eligibility

Job description

Associate Counsel – REIT Industry – Up to $225k Base + 20% Bonus & Stock – Murfreesboro – Permanent Direct Hire

My client, a publicly traded real estate company for over 25 years, is adding an Associate Counsel to support growth. The company has tenured employees and great benefits. The salary is up to $225,000 base, plus a 20% bonus and stock. Must have real estate transaction experience. This is a permanent direct hire and is onsite in Murfreesboro.

Why This Opportunity Stands Out:

• 100% employer‑paid medical insurance for the entire family and 401k match
• Supportive, team‑oriented culture with approachable leadership
• Business‑casual dress code
• Growth to SVP

Overview of the Associate Counsel:

• Real Estate Transactions: Lead legal support for complex real estate transactions, including acquisitions, dispositions, financings, leases, joint ventures, due diligence, document negotiation, risk analysis, and closing coordination.
• Corporate Governance and Entity Matters: Support corporate governance activities by managing board matters, corporate records, entity maintenance, organizational documentation, and cross‑functional governance requirements.
• Litigation and Legal Matter Management: Assist with litigation and legal matter management by coordinating with outside counsel, handling legal requests, overseeing document production, and tracking deadlines, budgets, and case developments.
• Legal, Operations and Cross‑Functional Support: Provide legal and operational support through contract negotiation, business advising, project coordination, outside counsel management, and process improvement initiatives across the organization.

Preferred Qualifications of the Associate Counsel:

• J.D. and ability to practice in TN.
• Experience in transactional, corporate, commercial real estate, finance, or related practice.
• Experience with commercial or healthcare real estate transactions, REITs, senior housing, RIDEA, joint ventures, or other asset‑intensive businesses.
• Additional exposure to public‑company corporate governance, subsidiary management, board matters, litigation, discovery, or outside counsel management.

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