Attorney

Sherry Hurst Legal Recruiting; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A legal recruiting firm seeks an experienced Associate General Counsel in St. Louis, MO. The role includes negotiating and managing real estate transactions and vendor contracts while advising executives on legal matters. Candidates should have a JD with bar membership in Missouri and substantial experience in real estate and contract law. This position offers significant career growth potential within a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of legal experience in real estate and contracts.
• Strong ability to negotiate, draft, and provide practical legal advice.
• Confidence in advising executives and managing outside counsel.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate, draft, and manage ground leases and easements.
• Support real estate acquisitions and regulatory compliance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align legal strategy.

Skills

Real estate transactions

Contract law

Negotiation skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

JD and active state bar membership in Missouri

Job description

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Location: St. Louis, MO

Reports to: Executive Leadership

The Opportunity

We are seeking an Associate General Counsel (AGC) with expertise in real estate transactions and contract law. This position is a unique opportunity for a skilled attorney to play a key role in our growth and success.

The AGC will handle site leases, acquisitions, zoning, permitting, easements, and vendor contracts, while also supporting executives with business-oriented legal guidance. This role offers significant career growth potential, with opportunities to take on broader leadership responsibilities over time.

What You’ll Do

• Negotiate, draft, and manage ground leases, easements, and land-use agreements.
• Support real estate acquisitions, dispositions, and relocations.
• Provide guidance on zoning, permitting, and state/local regulatory compliance.
• Draft and negotiate vendor, supplier, and service contracts.
• Collaborate with Real Estate, Operations, Sales, and Finance teams to align legal strategy with business goals.
• Manage outside counsel and support dispute resolution as needed.
• Contribute to company strategy and risk management.

What We’re Looking For

Required Qualifications

• JD and active state bar membership in Missouri. (Illinois preferred or eligible).
• 5-10 years of legal experience, with a strong background in real estate and contracts.
• Strong negotiation, drafting, and analytical skills.
• Ability to provide practical, business-focused legal advice.
• Excellent communication skills, with confidence in advising executives.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of zoning/permitting, DOT, and municipal regulations.
• Demonstrated leadership ambition and ability to take on greater responsibility.

Why Join Us

• Engage in high-impact real estate and contract work that drives company success.
• Collaborate with executives and cross-functional teams.
• Significant opportunities for career growth and leadership development.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Legal

Industries

• Legal Services