Sr Associate General Counsel Real Estate

The Senior Associate General Counsel serves as a senior legal advisor and strategic leader responsible for supporting the legal aspects of the companys real estate portfolio facility revenue team dealer program retail joint ventures and construction team. This role provides high-level counsel on complex transactions development initiatives and regulatory matters while leading a team of legal professionals and collaborating with leadership to drive business objectives. The position plays a critical role in shaping strategy managing legal risk and ensuring compliance across the enterprise.

Draft review and negotiate real estate contracts lease agreements purchase and sale agreements easements and related documents.

Lead and manage the legal function for real estate (United States and Canada) dealers construction environmental utilities facility revenue.

Serve as a strategic partner to senior executives advising on legal implications of real estate decisions and business strategy.

Oversee legal risk management related to property use construction zoning environmental compliance and title issues.

Direct resolution of high-stakes disputes involving landlord-tenant relationships dealer relationships land use and property rights.

Develop and implement enterprise-wide policies and procedures for real estate lifecycle management and compliance.

Lead cross-functional legal support for real estate construction facilities finance and operations teams.

Promote a culture of integrity accountability and continuous improvement within the legal department.

Provide thought leadership on emerging legal trends and regulatory developments in real estate.

Build and lead a high-performing team ensuring alignment with organizational goals.

Set strategic direction for legal support of business teams.

Champion collaboration across departments to ensure legal consistency and operational efficiency.

Support legal team innovation in legal processes and technology adoption to improve service delivery and reduce risk.

Serve as a role model for ethical conduct professionalism and leadership within the organization.

Participate in executive-level decision-making and contribute to corporate governance as needed.

Provide support for other areas of the legal department as needed.

Complete other duties as assigned.

Qualifications :

We are seeking applicants residing in or willing to relocate to Knoxville TN.

A Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited college or university required.

License to practice law in the state of Tennessee or registration with the Tennessee Board of Law Examiners if not licensed in the state of Tennessee.

Minimum eight (8) years prior real estate and / or construction experience working in a law firm or other corporate legal setting is required.

Specialized Knowledge

Knowledge of general business and contract law with emphasis on real estate required. Background in the energy space is a plus.

Intermediate Microsoft Office skills.

Competencies

Strong business acumen

Time management and ability to prioritize in a fast-paced environment while working autonomously.

Ability to draft review and interpret complex documents.

Critical thinking and ability to proactively identify potential problems and mitigate existing issues.

Legal research capabilities with attention to detail.

Ability to demonstrate confidence professionalism and assertiveness in complex and challenging circumstances.

Ability to think strategically.

Ability to lead organize prioritize and manage projects and teams effectively.

No job is too big or too small.

Excellent writing negotiation interpersonal and speaking skills.

Additional Information :

Travel

Travel required less than 10%.

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions

General office work requiring sitting or standing for long periods of time.

Remote Work : No

Employment Type : Full-time

Key Skills

EAM,Economics,IT Business Analysis,Information Security,Android Development

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1