Senior In-House Counsel: Real Property & Corporate

Green Diamond; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 192,000 - 289,000; Full time

Job summary

Green Diamond, a forest-focused company, seeks a Deputy General Counsel to join its Seattle-area in-house team. You will work with the VP and GC on real property, corporate governance, employment law, regulatory compliance, and litigation oversight in a hands-on leadership role.

You will collaborate across the company on complex matters, guide risk-based decisions, and supervise a legal team; timberlands and natural resources expertise is valuable. Travel to offices may be required.

Qualifications

• J.D. or LL.M. degree required.
• Active license to practice law in at least one state where Green Diamond operates.
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive legal experience in property or business transactions.
• Experience drafting, negotiating, and advising on complex real property and commercial agreements.
• Ability to review land records, title documents, and property ownership descriptions.
• Strong legal judgment with risk-based, business-focused recommendations.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills across the organization.
• Ability to work independently, take initiative, and manage multiple priorities.
• Experience with legal matter, contract, document, or land records management systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice and guidance to leadership on broad business and legal matters.
• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts and documents involving real property and corporate matters.
• Advise on real property transactions including acquisitions, dispositions, and due diligence.
• Support corporate governance activities with the Board and affiliates.
• Partner with HR, business leaders, and outside counsel on employment matters.
• Manage claims, investigations, and litigation with outside counsel.
• Provide guidance on environmental and natural resource regulations and compliance.
• Coordinate with outside counsel on matters and expenses.
• Manage and develop direct reports in the legal team.

Skills

Juris Doctor (J.D.) or LL.M. degree

Active law license in Green Diamond's

10+ years of legal experience

Real property and business transaction

Drafting and negotiating complex docs

Land records and title analysis

Legal risk assessment and guidance

Communication and relationship skills

Independent work and multi-priority mg

Experience with systems management

Job description

Green Diamond, a forest-focused company, seeks a Deputy General Counsel to join its Seattle-area in-house team. You will work with the VP and GC on real property, corporate governance, employment law, regulatory compliance, and litigation oversight in a hands-on leadership role.

You will collaborate across the company on complex matters, guide risk-based decisions, and supervise a legal team; timberlands and natural resources expertise is valuable. Travel to offices may be required.