Associate General Counsel — Real Estate & Transactions

Drexel University; Pennsylvania; Hybrid; USD 143,000 - 215,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Job summary

Drexel University’s Office of the General Counsel seeks an experienced Associate General Counsel to manage real estate, transactional, and policy matters. You will provide high‑level legal guidance to university leadership and coordinate with outside counsel as needed.

The role requires a J.D. from an ABA‑accredited school, at least 7 years in complex real estate and higher education law, and active PA Bar status or eligibility.

Qualifications

• J.D. from ABA‑accredited law school with strong academic record.
• Minimum 7 years as a practicing attorney with expertise in complex real estate transactions and higher education.
• Experience reviewing, negotiating and drafting commercial contracts and documents.
• Active member of the Pennsylvania Bar, or eligible for immediate membership.
• Strong analytical, written and verbal communication skills; ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all real estate transactions for the university.
• Negotiate, draft and review commercial contracts on behalf of the university.
• Assist with drafting and revision of university policies and procedures.
• Prepare training materials for internal education and workshops.
• Provide independent advice to stakeholders on a multi‑million-dollar enterprise within higher education.
• Coordinate with outside counsel and supervise external legal support.
• Draft policies and counsel clients on contracting, risk management and procurement.

Skills

Real estate transactions

Higher education law

Contract negotiation

Legal research

Written & verbal communication

Relationship building

Evenings & weekend work

Education

J.D. from ABA‑accredited law school

Active PA Bar or eligible

Job description

Drexel University’s Office of the General Counsel seeks an experienced Associate General Counsel to manage real estate, transactional, and policy matters. You will provide high‑level legal guidance to university leadership and coordinate with outside counsel as needed.

The role requires a J.D. from an ABA‑accredited school, at least 7 years in complex real estate and higher education law, and active PA Bar status or eligibility.