Associate General Counsel

Addison Group; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 225,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Account

401(k) Retirement Plan

Company-Paid Life Insurance

Short-Term Disability Coverage

Long-Term Disability Coverage

Paid Time Off

Paid Sick Leave

Company-Paid Holidays

Job summary

Addison Group is seeking an experienced Associate General Counsel in Dallas to serve as a key legal advisor to executive leadership, overseeing a broad range of transactional real estate matters. This role offers direct interaction with ownership, lenders, investors, and outside counsel, guiding complex projects and leading a team of legal professionals.

The ideal candidate has a strong transactional real estate background, thrives in a fast-paced ownership-facing environment, and demonstrates

Qualifications

• J.D. required from an accredited law school; Texas Bar in good standing.
• Minimum 10 years of legal experience, with significant transactional real estate handling.
• Strong transactional real estate expertise across acquisitions, dispositions, financing, leasing, development.
• Experience interacting with executive leadership and cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead legal support for real estate acquisitions, dispositions, financing transactions, development projects, and leasing activities.
• Draft, review, negotiate, and manage a wide variety of agreements: purchase and sale, commercial leases, development, construction, property management, financing, easements.
• Manage relationships with outside counsel and coordinate specialized services as needed.
• Provide legal guidance on title matters, surveys, due diligence, entitlements, and regulatory issues.
• Oversee litigation and dispute management with external counsel.
• Advise executives on legal risks, business initiatives, and strategic transactions.
• Lead and mentor a team of legal support professionals and establish efficient processes.

Skills

Leadership

Real estate transactions

Contract negotiation

Regulatory compliance

Lender/investor relations

Strategic business guidance

Team mentorship

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Active Texas Bar License

Job description

Location: Dallas, TX

Work Arrangement: Primarily Onsite (5 Days Per Week)

Compensation: $225,000 - $250,000 Base Salary Target + 15% Annual Bonus Potential

Position Overview

A well-established and growing real estate investment, development, and management organization is seeking an experienced Associate General Counsel to serve as a key legal advisor to executive leadership and oversee a broad range of transactional real estate matters.

This is a highly visible leadership role offering direct interaction with executive leadership, ownership, operational stakeholders, lenders, investors, and outside counsel. The successful candidate will lead complex legal projects, oversee a team of legal professionals, manage external legal resources, and provide proactive legal guidance across a diverse real estate portfolio.

The ideal candidate will possess a strong transactional real estate background and thrive in a fast-paced, ownership-facing environment where responsiveness, initiative, and business acumen are highly valued.

Why This Opportunity?

• High-impact legal leadership role supporting a substantial real estate portfolio
• Significant exposure to executive leadership and ownership
• Broad transactional experience across acquisitions, dispositions, financing, leasing, development, and corporate matters
• Opportunity to influence business strategy while serving as a trusted legal advisor
• Leadership responsibility for an established legal support team
• Strong compensation package with bonus opportunity
• Stable, established organization with a long-term growth outlook

Key Responsibilities

• Lead legal support for real estate acquisitions, dispositions, financing transactions, development projects, and leasing activities.
• Draft, review, negotiate, and manage a wide variety of agreements, including:
  • Purchase and sale agreements
  • Commercial leases
  • Development agreements
  • Construction agreements
  • Property management agreements
  • Financing and loan documents
  • Easements and related real estate contracts
• Manage relationships with outside counsel and coordinate specialized legal services as needed.
• Provide legal guidance regarding title matters, surveys, due diligence, entitlements, and regulatory issues.
• Oversee litigation and dispute management in partnership with external counsel.
• Advise executive leadership on legal risks, business initiatives, and strategic transactions.
• Lead and mentor a team of legal support professionals.
• Establish efficient legal processes, reporting structures, and communication protocols.
• Ensure legal matters move forward efficiently while maintaining strong risk management practices.

Required Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
• Active Texas Bar License in good standing.
• Minimum 10 years of legal experience within a law firm, corporate legal department, or combination thereof.
• Significant experience negotiating and managing complex transactional real estate matters.
• Demonstrated expertise in:
  • Acquisitions and dispositions
  • Commercial leasing
  • Real estate finance
  • Development projects
  • Contract negotiation and management
  • Corporate governance matters
• Experience interacting directly with executive leadership, ownership groups, lenders, investors, and key stakeholders.
• Proven ability to lead legal projects with minimal supervision.

Industry Experience Requirement: Real estate industry experience is required.

Qualified candidates must come from one or more of the following environments:

• Commercial Real Estate
• Multifamily / Residential Real Estate
• Real Estate Investment & Asset Management
• Real Estate Development
• Property Management
• Real Estate Construction

Candidates without meaningful transactional real estate experience will not be considered.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience across multiple real estate asset classes.
• Exposure to employment law matters.
• Experience supervising paralegals or legal support staff.
• Strong background managing outside counsel relationships.
• Experience supporting organizations with complex real estate holdings and affiliated entities.

Ideal Candidate Profile

The successful individual will be:

• Highly proactive and self-directed
• Comfortable working closely with executives and ownership groups
• Action-oriented and responsive
• Exceptional at communication and follow-through
• Skilled at balancing multiple priorities simultaneously
• Professional, polished, and confident in executive settings
• Highly organized with excellent attention to detail
• Capable of anticipating business needs before they arise

What Will Not Be a Fit

• Have a predominantly litigation-focused background.
• Lack significant transactional real estate experience.
• Have limited exposure to commercial or residential real estate transactions.
• Prefer a heavily hybrid or fully remote work environment.
• Require substantial direction or oversight.
• Have limited executive-facing experience.
• Lack strong contract drafting and negotiation experience.

Compensation & Benefits

• Target Base Salary: $225,000 - $250,000
• Annual Bonus Target: 15%

Benefits Package

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Company-Paid Life Insurance
• Short-Term Disability Coverage
• Long-Term Disability Coverage
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Sick Leave
• Company-Paid Holidays

Addison Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Addison Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Addison Group complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request.