Associate General Counsel

Addison Group; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Comprehensive Benefits

Career Growth

Direct Access to Hiring Managers

Flexibility & Options

Professional Support

Job summary

The Addison Group in Dallas, TX seeks a senior real estate attorney to lead complex real estate transactions, draft and negotiate property agreements, and provide strategic legal guidance to executive leadership.

The role requires a JD, active Texas Bar license, 10+ years of experience, and a proven ability to manage outside counsel and governance across real estate holdings.

Qualifications

• J.D. and Texas Bar license required.
• 10+ years of legal experience in law firm or corporate setting.
• Significant transactional real estate experience with multifamily and commercial assets.
• Experience advising executive leadership and managing outside counsel.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee real estate transactions including acquisitions, dispositions, financing, leasing, and development.
• Draft, review, negotiate, and manage a broad range of agreements (purchase/sale, leases, financing, development).
• Partner with executive leadership to provide strategic legal guidance and updates.
• Support corporate governance across affiliated entities and real estate holdings.
• Manage outside counsel, control legal spend, and coordinate internal resources.
• Oversee regulatory matters involving city, county, and state entities.

Skills

Real estate transactions

Contract drafting & negotiation

Executive & ownership support

Corporate governance

Outside counsel management

Regulatory & government matters

Risk management

Cross-functional collaboration

Matter management

Attention to detail

Microsoft Office Suite

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school

Active license and good standing with the State Bar of Texas

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
• Active license and good standing with the State Bar of Texas.
• Minimum of 10 years of relevant legal experience within a law firm, corporate legal department, or a combination of both.
• Significant transactional real estate experience, ideally involving multifamily and commercial real estate assets.
• Demonstrated expertise in drafting, reviewing, negotiating, and managing complex contracts across acquisitions, dispositions, financing, leasing, and development.
• Experience advising or working directly with executive leadership, C-suite executives, and/or ownership.
• Proven ability to manage outside counsel and coordinate internal legal support resources.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, sound legal judgment, and strong business acumen.
• Highly proactive, action-oriented approach with a demonstrated ability to anticipate needs, provide consistent updates, and drive matters to completion without extensive direction.
• Polished executive presence and the ability to build credibility with senior leadership.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, discretion, and the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and legal document management systems.

Responsibilities

• Real Estate Transactions: Lead and oversee legal matters involving real estate acquisitions, dispositions, financing, leasing, development, and land transactions.
• Contract Drafting & Negotiation: Draft, review, negotiate, and manage a broad range of agreements, including purchase and sale agreements, leases, financing documents, development agreements, and other commercial contracts.
• Executive & Ownership Support: Partner directly with executive leadership and ownership to provide legal guidance, communicate transaction updates, anticipate business needs, and support key decisions.
• Corporate Governance: Support corporate legal matters, governance, and legal considerations across affiliated entities and complex real estate holdings.
• Outside Counsel Management: Manage external law firms and counsel, oversee legal spend and deliverables, and ensure timely, cost-effective legal support.
• Legal Resource Oversight: Coordinate and oversee internal legal support resources, including paralegals and other legal professionals as applicable.
• Regulatory & Government Matters: Support legal matters involving city, county, and state entities, including those related to property transactions, development, and real estate operations.
• Risk Management: Identify potential legal and transactional risks, recommend practical solutions, and help protect the organization's business interests.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with internal stakeholders on contracts, property management, construction, employment-related matters, and other operational legal needs.
• Matter Management: Maintain strong organization, documentation, responsiveness, and follow-through across multiple concurrent transactions and legal matters.

Why choose Addison Group?

• Competitive Pay: We negotiate high salaries using US Bureau of Labor Statistics data
• Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401(k), and bonus opportunities
• Career Growth: Many Addison Group opportunities lead to long-term and permanent employment
• Direct Access: Connect directly with hiring managers at leading organizations
• Flexibility & Options: Multiple opportunities tailored to your career goals and location preferences
• Professional Support: Resume guidance, interview preparation, and offer negotiation assistance

Addison Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Addison Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or veteran status in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Reasonable accommodations are available for qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.