Senior Real Estate Counsel - In-House Deals & Financing

Kids for the Future; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 135,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

The Garrett Companies in Indianapolis is seeking a Senior Associate Counsel – Real Estate to provide sophisticated legal support across real estate development, acquisitions, financing, and corporate operations. This role serves as a senior resource within the legal team and mentors Associates.

You will draft and negotiate complex real estate and corporate agreements, manage transactions from contract through closing, and advise on regulatory and compliance matters while supporting outside

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school; active bar membership in good standing.
• Minimum 5–8 years of real estate, corporate, or transactional law experience.
• In-house or law firm experience in complex real estate transactions.
• Excellent contract drafting and negotiation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple complex matters independently with strong attention to detail.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with sound business judgment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; collaborative across departments.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate complex real estate and corporate agreements, including purchase and sale, development, construction, operating, and joint venture documents.
• Manage real estate transactions from contract execution through closing, coordinating with internal teams, outside counsel, lenders, investors, and title companies.
• Provide strategic legal counsel on transactional, regulatory, and compliance matters.
• Conduct and oversee due diligence for acquisitions and development projects, including title, surveys, zoning, environmental issues, and covenants.
• Assist the General Counsel with outside counsel relationships and legal spend.
• Develop and maintain standard form agreements and internal playbooks to improve efficiency.
• Support Property Management and Asset Management teams on leases, vendor agreements, and portfolio concerns.
• Mentor Associate Counsel in legal skills and professional growth.
• Identify, evaluate, and mitigate legal risks across the real estate portfolio.
• Stay current on real estate, construction, and corporate law changes and advise leadership.
• Support Investments Committee on deal structuring and new business initiatives.

Skills

Contract drafting

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Written/verbal communication

Cross‑department collaboration

Problem solving

Discretion

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Job description

The Garrett Companies in Indianapolis is seeking a Senior Associate Counsel – Real Estate to provide sophisticated legal support across real estate development, acquisitions, financing, and corporate operations. This role serves as a senior resource within the legal team and mentors Associates.

You will draft and negotiate complex real estate and corporate agreements, manage transactions from contract through closing, and advise on regulatory and compliance matters while supporting outside