Deputy General Counsel — In-House Leader, Real Property

GREEN DIAMOND SHARED SERVICES LLC; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 192,000 - 289,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-based bonuses

Medical, vision and dental insurance

401(k) with match and profit sharing

Employee assistance program

Job summary

GREEN DIAMOND SHARED SERVICES LLC is seeking a Deputy General Counsel based in the Seattle area to lead a hands-on legal team. You will provide strategic advice across real property, commercial transactions, governance, and regulatory matters while managing outside counsel.

The role emphasizes independent judgment, cross-functional collaboration, and a focus on risk assessment within a timberlands and natural resources context. In-office presence and travel as needed are expected.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) or LL.M. degree. (required)
• Active license to practice law in at least one state where Green Diamond operates.
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive legal experience, with real property and business transactions experience.
• Experience drafting, negotiating, and advising on complex commercial and real property agreements.
• Ability to review and analyze land records, title documents, and property access issues.
• Strong judgment with risk-based, business-focused recommendations.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for cross-organizational collaboration.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
• Experience with legal matter, contract, document, or land records management systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice to company leadership and operations on diverse matters.
• Draft, review, and negotiate real property, commercial, and corporate documents.
• Advise on real property transactions, including acquisitions, title review, and due diligence.
• Support corporate governance activities with the Board and affiliates.
• Partner with HR and outside counsel on employment and benefits matters.
• Manage claims, investigations, and litigation with outside counsel.
• Guide on environmental and natural resource regulations and data privacy.
• Coordinate with outside counsel and manage legal expenses.
• Manage and lead direct reports.

Skills

Strong legal judgment

Excellent communication

Independent work

Multi-priority management

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.) or LL.M.

Tools

Legal matter management systems

Contract management systems

Job description

GREEN DIAMOND SHARED SERVICES LLC is seeking a Deputy General Counsel based in the Seattle area to lead a hands-on legal team. You will provide strategic advice across real property, commercial transactions, governance, and regulatory matters while managing outside counsel.

The role emphasizes independent judgment, cross-functional collaboration, and a focus on risk assessment within a timberlands and natural resources context. In-office presence and travel as needed are expected.