Senior Real Estate Counsel: Land Acquisition & Development

Pacific Lifestyle Homes, Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company supported medical, dental and vision benefits

401(k) retirement plan with company contributions

New home discount

120 hours of paid time off for the first year

Seven paid holidays

Employee Referral Bonus - Up to $1,000

Paid volunteer hours

Employee Recognition Program

Job summary

A leading homebuilding company in Washington is seeking a Real Estate Senior Counsel to lead in drafting and negotiating a variety of real estate agreements. The role requires a Juris Doctor degree, an active legal license in Oregon and Washington, along with 10-30 years of experience in real estate law. The company prides itself on community impact and offers extensive employee benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and a 401(k) plan. This position is ideal for candidates who thrive in an in-person collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) required with active legal license in Oregon and Washington.
• 10-30+ years of real estate or transactional law experience required.
• Strong drafting and negotiation skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate real estate agreements.
• Provide legal support throughout land acquisition.
• Conduct title and due diligence review.
• Advise on HOA structures and governance.
• Provide day-to-day legal guidance to internal stakeholders.

Skills

Strong drafting and negotiation skills

Ability to translate legal risk into practical business guidance

Proactive, solution-oriented mindset

High level of integrity and sound judgment

Strong communication skills

Ability to manage multiple projects

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school

Active license to practice law in Oregon and Washington

10-30+ years of experience in real estate and/or transactional law

Job description

A leading homebuilding company in Washington is seeking a Real Estate Senior Counsel to lead in drafting and negotiating a variety of real estate agreements. The role requires a Juris Doctor degree, an active legal license in Oregon and Washington, along with 10-30 years of experience in real estate law. The company prides itself on community impact and offers extensive employee benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and a 401(k) plan. This position is ideal for candidates who thrive in an in-person collaborative environment.