Executive Real Estate Counsel & Strategy Leader

Weston Inc.; Warrensville Heights (OH); On-site; USD 200,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

Weston, Inc. is seeking a General Counsel to act as a strategic advisor to ownership and executive leadership, guiding the legal framework across the company’s commercial real estate portfolio.

The role focuses on transactions, governance, and risk management while enabling sound business decisions in a collaborative, entrepreneurial environment. The GC will lead outside counsel, develop policies, and manage complex financings, development, and leasing activities, ensuring compliance and

Qualifications

• J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school and active Ohio license.
• Licensed to practice in the State of Ohio.
• Minimum of 10 years' experience in commercial real estate transactions, acquisitions, dispositions, development, financing, and leasing.
• Experience managing outside counsel and leading corporate legal initiatives.
• Strong drafting, negotiation, and advisory skills with a business-focused approach.
• Ability to lead a legal department and partner with executive leadership.

Responsibilities

• Serve as principal legal advisor to ownership and executive leadership.
• Lead all aspects of CRE transactions including acquisitions, dispositions, development, financing, and leasing.
• Oversee corporate governance, risk management, and regulatory compliance.
• Manage outside counsel, budgets, and strategic legal initiatives.
• Develop policies, templates, and processes to improve efficiency and reduce costs.
• Support leadership with contracts, disputes, and strategic alliances.

Skills

Strategic counsel

CRE transactions

Contract drafting

Negotiation

Regulatory compliance

Outside counsel mgmt

Governance

Team leadership

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Weston, Inc. is seeking a General Counsel to act as a strategic advisor to ownership and executive leadership, guiding the legal framework across the company’s commercial real estate portfolio.

The role focuses on transactions, governance, and risk management while enabling sound business decisions in a collaborative, entrepreneurial environment. The GC will lead outside counsel, develop policies, and manage complex financings, development, and leasing activities, ensuring compliance and