Legal Counsel

NRP Group; Cleveland (OH); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

The NRP Group is seeking a licensed attorney to serve as Legal Counsel supporting Real Estate Development, Construction, Capital Markets, and Project Operations teams. You will manage real estate transactions from inception through closing, draft and negotiate agreements, and advise on structure and risk to help execute projects.

With 5–8 years of related experience, in-house preferred, you will collaborate with business leaders, monitor regulatory developments, and coordinate with lenders,

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
• Active license to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
• Five to eight years of related legal experience, including commercial real estate development transactions and independent matter management through closing.

Responsibilities

• Manage assigned real estate transactions from inception through closing, including development, acquisition, financing, and related project matters.
• Draft, review, negotiate, and administer purchase and sale agreements, letters of intent, easements, and other real estate documents.
• Support land acquisition, entitlement, due diligence, title, survey, zoning, and related legal matters.
• Advise business partners on transaction structure, risk allocation, legal requirements, and closing readiness.
• Participate in transaction and financing closings with lenders, investors, title companies, consultants, and outside counsel.
• Review and negotiate construction debt, permanent debt, refinancing, equity, LIHTC equity, and related documents.
• Identify and communicate legal and business risks while providing practical guidance.
• Assist with policies, procedures, contractual controls, and measures to mitigate risk.
• Monitor legal/regulatory developments affecting commercial real estate and affordable housing.
• Manage outside counsel relationships, including scope, strategy, and budget.
• Participate in Legal Department, project, and cross-functional meetings.
• Maintain organized legal files, records, and transaction documentation.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives within the Legal Department.
• Maintain confidentiality regarding sensitive legal and business matters.

Skills

Drafting

Negotiation

Legal analysis

Project management

Communication

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Job description

Come join NRP's A+ team! We've been recognized as a \"Top Workplace\" because we promote a culture where our team can build long-term careers and connections. As we grow as a company, our goal is that you will grow in your career.

NRP has been recognized with several industry awards including Top Workplaces; Best and Brightest Companies to Work For; and National Apartment Association's Best Places to Work.

We value our employees by offering a competitive benefit package including:

• Commission and bonus opportunities
• Paid vacation and sick leave
• 11 Paid holidays
• Paid maternity & parental bonding leave
• Short & long term disability
• Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
• 401(k) Match
• Training, certification, & growth opportunities
• Employee referral & recognition programs

Since its founding in 1994, NRP has been dedicated to building quality homes for our residents, regardless of income. The NRP Group is a full-service multifamily developer, general contractor, and property manager with assets and operations reaching an expanding range of markets nationwide. For additional information, please visit www.NRPGroup.com.

The Legal Counsel will provide legal support and practical, business-oriented guidance to the Company's Development, Construction, Capital Markets, and Project Operations teams. This role will manage a broad range of real estate development, construction, financing, and transactional matters while partnering closely with business leaders to support project execution and mitigate legal risk.

The ideal candidate is a collaborative, detail-oriented attorney who can independently manage complex matters, communicate clearly with internal and external stakeholders, and deliver solutions that balance legal requirements with business objectives.

What You'll Do

Real Estate Development, Acquisition & Finance

• Manage assigned real estate transactions from inception through closing, including development, acquisition, financing, and related project matters.
• Draft, review, negotiate, and administer purchase and sale agreements, letters of intent, easements, restrictive covenants, access agreements, development agreements, declarations, and other real estate documents.
• Support land acquisition, entitlement, due diligence, title, survey, zoning, and related legal matters.
• Advise business partners on transaction structure, risk allocation, legal requirements, and closing readiness.
• Participate in transaction and financing closings with lenders, investors, title companies, consultants, and outside counsel to ensure timely completion of legal deliverables.
• Review and negotiate construction debt, permanent debt, refinancing, equity, LIHTC equity, loan agreements, guaranties, indemnities, joint venture agreements, and related financing documents.
• Identify, assess, and communicate legal and business risks while providing practical, solutions-oriented guidance.
• Assist with policies, procedures, contractual controls, and other measures designed to mitigate legal risk.
• Monitor legal and regulatory developments affecting commercial real estate, affordable housing, construction, and related business activities.
• Manage outside counsel relationships, including scope, strategy, work product review, and budget oversight on assigned matters.

Legal Department Support

• Participate in Legal Department, project, and cross-functional meetings.
• Maintain organized legal files, records, and transaction documentation.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives within the Legal Department.
• Maintain confidentiality regarding sensitive legal and business matters.

What We're Looking For

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
• Active license to practice law and membership in good standing in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
• Five to eight years of related legal experience, including commercial real estate development transactions and independent matter management through closing.
• In-house experience preferred.
• Affordable housing, LIHTC, HUD, Housing Finance Agency, or related experience strongly preferred.
• Strong drafting, negotiation, legal analysis, communication, organization, and project management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple complex matters, exercise sound judgment, and provide practical, business-oriented advice.
• Professionalism, integrity, accountability, discretion, independence, collaboration, business acumen, client service, and attention to detail.

Work Location & Travel

• Remote-based or office-based position within the United States.
• Regular interaction with executives, business leaders, external partners, lenders, investors, consultants, and legal counsel.
• Occasional travel for project meetings, closings, site visits, company meetings, and business events; generally less than 10%

Physical Requirements

The role requires the ability to work at a computer for extended periods, review substantial legal and business documentation, and communicate effectively in writing and verbally. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the role.

Work Environment

• Professional office or remote work environment.
• Frequent interaction with internal and external stakeholders through in-person and virtual communication

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Company is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants without regard to legally protected status. Reasonable accommodations may be provided to individuals with disabilities to support participation in the application process and performance of essential job functions.

The NRP Group is committed to a policy of assuring that all employees and applicants for employment are recruited, hired, assigned, placed, transferred, demoted, laid off, terminated, paid, trained, and generally treated during employment on the basis of qualifications and merit; without discrimination due tocolor, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy or marital status), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, ancestry, veteran status, military status, disability, genetic information, citizenship, or any other classification or activity protected by federal, state, and local law and ordinances.