Part-Time Real Estate Counsel (In-House) | Flexible Hours

Harkinson Investment Corporation; Addison (TX); Hybrid; USD 96,000 - 152,000; Part time

Job summary

State Bar of Texas in the Dallas/Addison area seeks an experienced Part-Time Senior Commercial Real Estate Counsel to handle leasing, acquisitions, financing, and management of commercial properties. This in-house attorney role offers flexibility with approximately 20 hours per week, a hybrid schedule with 1–2 days in-office, and opportunities to influence real estate transactions and business decisions.

Candidates should have a JD, Texas license, 7+ years CRE experience, and strong drafting and

Qualifications

• JD required from an accredited law school.
• Active Texas law license or eligibility to practice.
• Minimum 7 years of experience in commercial real estate law.
• Experience drafting and negotiating leases and real estate purchase agreements.
• Ability to manage multiple matters independently and advise company leadership.
• Experience drafting partnership and LLC operating agreements.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial leases, amendments, assignments, renewals for retail, office and industrial properties.
• Prepare and negotiate purchase and sale agreements, coordinate due diligence and closings.
• Draft LLC operating agreements, partnership agreements, joint venture documents.
• Advise on tenant defaults, lease enforcement, and landlord-tenant matters; liaise with outside counsel as needed.
• Draft and negotiate vendor agreements for property management, construction, maintenance, and related services.
• Provide ongoing legal guidance to management on real estate operations, risk and contracts.
• Coordinate with outside counsel for specialized matters or litigation support.

Skills

Drafting & negotiation

Commercial real estate knowledge

Independent problem-solving

Contract interpretation

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

State Bar of Texas in the Dallas/Addison area seeks an experienced Part-Time Senior Commercial Real Estate Counsel to handle leasing, acquisitions, financing, and management of commercial properties. This in-house attorney role offers flexibility with approximately 20 hours per week, a hybrid schedule with 1–2 days in-office, and opportunities to influence real estate transactions and business decisions.

Candidates should have a JD, Texas license, 7+ years CRE experience, and strong drafting and