Corporate Counsel

The Boring Company; Bastrop (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k) plan

Paid holidays

Paid vacation

Equity

Job summary

The Boring Company seeks a real estate attorney to lead and support commercial real estate transactions in Texas. You will draft, review, and negotiate purchase agreements, leases, and development agreements while performing due diligence and risk analysis to support company objectives.

Ideal candidates have 3–5 years of experience in commercial real estate law, an active law license, and the ability to coordinate with title companies and government agencies in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school and active license to practice law in at least one US jurisdiction.
• 3–5 years of experience practicing commercial real estate law at a law firm or in-house.
• Experience managing sophisticated real estate transactions end-to-end.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support commercial real estate transactions from negotiations through closing.
• Draft, review, and negotiate purchase agreements, leases, easements and development agreements.
• Conduct due diligence including title, survey, zoning and environmental/regulatory matters.
• Advise stakeholders on real estate risks and transactional structures.
• Coordinate with title companies, surveyors and government agencies throughout the process.
• Develop and maintain standard templates and processes to improve efficiency.

Skills

Drafting

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Managing multiple transactions

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Active license to practice law (US jurisdiction)

Job description

The Boring Company was founded to solve the problem of soul-destroying traffic by creating an underground network of tunnels. Today, we are creating the technology to increase tunneling speed and decrease costs by a factor of 10 or more with the ultimate goal of making Hyperloop adoption viable and enabling rapid transit across densely populated regions.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support commercial real estate transactions, including acquisitions, dispositions, land use, and development projects
• Draft, review, and negotiate purchase and sale agreements, leases, easements, licenses, development agreements, and other real estate-related contracts
• Conduct legal due diligence, including title and survey review, zoning and land use analysis, and assessment of environmental and regulatory matters
• Advise business stakeholders on real estate risks, transaction structures, and legal strategies to support company objectives
• Coordinate with title companies, surveyors, and government agencies throughout the transaction process
• Support permitting, entitlement, and land use matters, as applicable
• Develop and maintain standard agreement templates, internal processes, and legal playbooks to improve efficiency and scalability
• Ensure compliance with applicable real estate laws, regulations, and corporate policies
• Provide legal support on general commercial matters and other projects as needed

Basic Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school
• Active license to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction (Tennessee preferred)
• 3–5 years of experience practicing commercial real estate law at a law firm and/or in-house legal department
• Demonstrated experience managing sophisticated real estate transactions from initial negotiation through closing

Preferred Skills And Experience

• Strong drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills
• Experience with commercial leasing, acquisitions and dispositions, financing, and development transactions
• Familiarity with title, survey, zoning, land use, and permitting issues
• Ability to identify legal risks while providing practical, business-focused solutions
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple transactions simultaneously
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with exceptional attention to detail
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with cross-functional business teams in a fast-paced environment

Benefits

We offer employer-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage, a 401(k) plan, paid holidays, paid vacation, and a competitive amount of equity for all permanent employees.

The Boring Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with The Boring Company is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.