Lead, Real Estate Attorney

L3Harris Technologies; Melbourne (FL); On-site; USD 130,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies in Melbourne, FL is seeking a Lead Real Estate Attorney to guide complex real estate, construction and facilities projects within a national security-focused environment. You will draft and negotiate leases, purchase agreements, and related contracts, advise on land use and permitting, and oversee outside counsel to ensure alignment with corporate strategy.

Ideal candidates bring a JD with 7–9+ years of real estate experience, strong regulatory knowledge, and excellent

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school with a minimum of 7 years of real estate experience.
• Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 9 years of prior relevant experience; Graduate Degree with 7+ years; 13 years if no degree.
• Member in good standing of a state bar.

Responsibilities

• Provide practical legal advice on real estate, land use, zoning, permitting, development and construction contracts.
• Draft, review and negotiate real estate-related agreements including leases, purchase agreements, SNDAs, estoppels and easements.
• Advise on planning and design phases, ensuring compliance with laws and regulations.
• Support construction and development activities addressing contractor relationships and disputes.
• Collaborate with internal teams on facilities management and regulatory compliance.
• Oversee outside counsel to align with legal strategy and company objectives.

Skills

Real estate law

Contract negotiation

Regulatory compliance

Legal counseling

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Bachelor's degree

Job description

L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing high-performing talent who are passionate about what they do. Our employees are unified in a shared dedication to our customers’ mission and quest for professional growth. L3Harris provides an inclusive, engaging environment designed to empower employees and promote work-life success. Fundamental to our culture is an unwavering focus on values, dedication to our communities, and commitment to excellence in everything we do.

L3Harris is the Trusted Disruptor in defense tech. With customers’ mission-critical needs always in mind, our employees deliver end-to-end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea and cyber domains in the interest of national security.

Job Title

Lead, Real Estate Attorney

Job Code

41090

Job Location (On Site)

Melbourne, FL

Job Schedule

9/80; Employees work 9 out of every 14 days – totaling 80 hours worked – and have every other Friday off

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced attorney to join our legal team, specializing in real estate, construction and facilities support. This role will focus on providing legal support across all phases of real estate and facilities projects, including planning and design, construction, facilities management, utilities, and facilities equipment. The attorney will report to the Senior Director, Managing Counsel and collaborate closely with internal stakeholders to ensure compliance, mitigate risks, and drive successful outcomes for the company’s supply chain and real estate initiatives.

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in shaping the legal framework for the company’s real estate projects and initiatives. If you are a skilled attorney with a passion for real estate, construction and facilities law and a desire to work in a dynamic and collaborative environment, we encourage you to apply.

Essential Functions

• Provide practical and business-oriented legal advice and counseling on all aspects of real estate law, including land use, zoning, permitting, development and construction contracts, facilities management, utilities, and equipment procurement.
• Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of real estate-related agreements, including purchase and sale agreements, leases, SNDAs, estoppels, easements, architectural design, construction contracts, and vendor agreements.
• Advise on legal issues related to the planning and design phases of real estate projects, ensuring compliance with applicable laws, and regulations.
• Support construction and development activities by addressing legal issues related to contractor relationships, project delays, change orders, and disputes.
• Collaborate with internal teams to address facilities management and utilities-related legal matters, including maintenance agreements, service contracts, and regulatory compliance.
• Monitor changes in real estate laws and regulations to ensure company policies and practices remain compliant.
• Manage and resolve pre-litigation disputes and claims related to real estate leases and projects, including construction defects, contract disputes, and property-related issues.
• When outside counsel is engaged, oversee and manage their work to align with the company’s legal strategy and objectives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 9 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 7 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 13 years of prior related experience.
• JD from an accredited law school and a minimum of 7 years of legal experience, with a focus on real estate law.
• Member in good standing of a state bar.

Preferred Additional Skills

• Experience with Environmental Health and Safety matters a strong plus
• Strong client-relations and interpersonal skills, as well as excellent judgment and superior written and oral communication and analytical skills.
• Detail-oriented, with the ability to work effectively and collaboratively across multiple teams.
• Ability to juggle and prioritize multiple time-sensitive tasks effectively and independently.
• Experience with land use, zoning, permitting processes, economic incentives, synthetic leases, and solar power and power purchase agreements.
• Experience supporting real estate aspects of mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures.
• Top-tier law firm and/or in-house experience in a publicly traded company.
• Familiarity with utilities and facilities equipment-related legal issues is a plus.

L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. L3Harris is committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity and maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or other related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, characteristic or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local laws. L3Harris maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks, where permitted by law.

Please be aware many of our positions require the ability to obtain a security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. In addition, applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment may be subject to government security investigation(s) and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

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