Real Estate & Corporate Transactions Counsel

MetroNational; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

MetroNational is seeking an Associate Counsel in Houston to provide practical, business-oriented legal support across real estate, corporate, commercial, and operational matters. You will review, draft, and negotiate agreements, assist with due diligence, and coordinate with internal teams and outside counsel.

The role emphasizes sound judgment, clear communication, and relationship-building while developing broader legal and business expertise within MetroNational’s portfolio.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
• Licensed to practice law in Texas, or eligible for admission within a reasonable timeframe.
• 5–7 years of legal experience in real estate, commercial transactions, corporate law, construction, leasing, finance, or related transactional practice.

Responsibilities

• Review, draft, and support negotiation of real estate and commercial agreements, including purchase and sale agreements, leases, amendments, assignments, access agreements, easements, construction-related agreements, vendor agreements, and other business contracts.
• Assist with legal due diligence for acquisitions, dispositions, development projects, leasing matters, and other property-related transactions.
• Support internal teams on land use, title, survey, permitting, entitlement, easement, and operational issues by coordinating information, researching legal questions, and preparing related documentation.
• Assist with documentation and closing support for financing, development, leasing, and project-related transactions under the direction of the General Counsel or senior legal leadership.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders and outside counsel to support timely execution of legal deliverables and business priorities.

Skills

Contract negotiation

Legal research

Legal writing

Communication

Multitasking

Collaboration

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Texas Bar admission or eligibility

Job description

MetroNational is seeking an Associate Counsel in Houston to provide practical, business-oriented legal support across real estate, corporate, commercial, and operational matters. You will review, draft, and negotiate agreements, assist with due diligence, and coordinate with internal teams and outside counsel.

The role emphasizes sound judgment, clear communication, and relationship-building while developing broader legal and business expertise within MetroNational’s portfolio.