Strategic Real Estate & Corporate Counsel

Sunrise Senior Living; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 188,000 - 235,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, & Disab

Retirement Savings Plans

Employee Assistance / Discount Program

Paid time off, sick time, and holiday

myFlexPay to get paid within hours of-

Tuition Reimbursement

Discretionary bonuses potential

Diversity & Inclusion initiatives

Job summary

Sunrise Senior Living is seeking an Assistant General Counsel to provide strategic legal guidance across corporate, real estate, and finance matters. You will counsel on development projects, negotiate complex agreements, and support joint ventures while ensuring regulatory and policy compliance.

The role requires a strong background in transactional work, an active bar license, and the ability to influence senior stakeholders.

Qualifications

• 6-7 years of experience in corporate, real estate, or finance law.
• Transactional and development work experience preferred.
• Active bar license in good standing.
• Strong negotiation, analytical, and drafting skills.
• Sound legal and business judgment.
• Ability to influence stakeholders across all levels.
• Senior living or hospitality industry experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal counsel on real estate transactions and development projects
• Draft and negotiate purchase agreements, LOIs, financings, and management contracts
• Support joint ventures, asset acquisitions, and portfolio transactions
• Oversee title and survey diligence processes
• Advise senior leaders on corporate, contract, and compliance matters
• Partner with cross-functional teams to align legal strategy with business goals
• Ensure compliance with applicable laws and internal policies

Skills

Corporate Law

Real Estate Law

Finance Law

Transactional Work

Bar License

Negotiation

Drafting

Business Judgment

Stakeholder Influence

Senior Living Experience

Job description

Sunrise Senior Living is seeking an Assistant General Counsel to provide strategic legal guidance across corporate, real estate, and finance matters. You will counsel on development projects, negotiate complex agreements, and support joint ventures while ensuring regulatory and policy compliance.

The role requires a strong background in transactional work, an active bar license, and the ability to influence senior stakeholders.