Associate General Counsel, Real Estate & C-PACE

PACE Equity, Inc.; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 130,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Spending Account

401K match up to 5%

Parental Leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Free parking

Job summary

PACE Equity, Inc. is seeking an Associate General Counsel to lead legal, transactional, and strategic initiatives in the realm of C-PACE and commercial real estate finance.

You will work closely with executive leadership and multiple internal teams on nationwide transactions, governance, and compliance. The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of experience in real estate finance or related areas, strong drafting and negotiation skills, and the ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
• Licensed and in good standing in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
• 3–5 years of legal experience at a law firm, financial institution, real estate company, or similar organization.
• Experience with commercial real estate transactions, real estate finance, construction lending, or structured finance.
• Strong drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Review, negotiate, and manage commercial real estate financing documents.
• Support the structuring and closing of C-PACE transactions nationwide.
• Review loan documents, intercreditor agreements, subordination agreements, guaranties, and related transaction documents.
• Assist with construction financing, draw structures, and lender coordination.
• Coordinate legal diligence and closing requirements with internal teams and outside counsel.
• Support warehouse lending facilities, loan sale transactions, and structured finance programs.
• Assist with securitization transactions and related legal documentation.
• Review transaction agreements involving trustees, custodians, servicers, rating agencies, and institutional investors.
• Coordinate legal workstreams among multiple transaction parties.
• Draft, review, and negotiate vendor, confidentiality, consulting, and commercial agreements.
• Assist with corporate governance and entity management.
• Support licensing, regulatory, and compliance initiatives.
• Maintain legal templates, forms, and internal policies.
• Coordinate with and manage national and local outside counsel.
• Manage legal budgets and invoices.
• Develop standardized legal processes and documentation.
• Identify opportunities to reduce legal spend and improve efficiency.
• Partner with executive leadership on new products, programs, and business initiatives.
• Evaluate legal risks associated with new financing structures and market opportunities.
• Assist with mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures, and strategic partnerships as needed

Skills

Drafting

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Multitasking

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Job description

PACE Equity, Inc. is seeking an Associate General Counsel to lead legal, transactional, and strategic initiatives in the realm of C-PACE and commercial real estate finance.

You will work closely with executive leadership and multiple internal teams on nationwide transactions, governance, and compliance. The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of experience in real estate finance or related areas, strong drafting and negotiation skills, and the ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced