Lead Real Estate Transactions Counsel

Welltower™ Inc. (NYSE:WELL); New York (NY); On-site; USD 194,000 - 235,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Base Salary + Annual Bonus

Generous Paid Time Off and Holidays

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Employer-matching 401(k) Program + 70%

Student Debt Program – up to $10,000

Tuition Assistance Program

Medical/Dental/Vision options

Professional Growth

Job summary

Welltower Inc. in New York City seeks a highly skilled Counsel to advise on U.S. seniors housing real estate transactions, including acquisitions, dispositions, joint ventures, and development matters.

The role involves partnering with investment, development, accounting and tax teams, negotiating agreements, and guiding teams through complex deal structures while upholding rigorous legal standards.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school with outstanding academic performance.
• Bar admission in good standing to practice in New York or Texas.
• At least 3 years real estate and/or M&A experience, preferably with REITs or public companies.
• Understanding of concepts driving real estate and U.S. seniors housing transactions.
• Dynamic, self-starting professional who can work with diverse teams.
• Clear, concise communication and stakeholder relationship skills.
• Ability to work independently while contributing to a cohesive team.

Responsibilities

• Advise investment teams and development teams on U.S seniors housing development deals, acquisitions, dispositions, joint ventures, management agreement negotiations and operator transitions, and provide guidance and subject matter expertise on documentation related thereto.
• Problem solve creatively to propose solutions and help the investment team achieve objectives and goals.
• Develop a working understanding of the tax and accounting considerations in REIT seniors housing transactions.
• “Quarterback” transactions in partnership with the Investment Team.
• Liaise with internal stakeholders at Welltower during the course of a transaction, including, the Investment Team, the Development Team, the Accounting Department and the Tax Department.
• Advise on post-closing asset management matters.
• Manage and develop productive relationships with outside counsel, where necessary, to cost-effectively and efficiently manage the company’s domestic business needs and relationships.

Skills

Clear communication

Independence

Team collaboration

Deal negotiation

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Bar admission (NY or TX)

Job description

Welltower Inc. in New York City seeks a highly skilled Counsel to advise on U.S. seniors housing real estate transactions, including acquisitions, dispositions, joint ventures, and development matters.

The role involves partnering with investment, development, accounting and tax teams, negotiating agreements, and guiding teams through complex deal structures while upholding rigorous legal standards.