Corporate Attorney-Real Estate

Overview

The Michaels Organization is a national leader in residential real estate offering full-service capabilities in development, property management, construction, and investment. At Michaels, our teammates strive to fulfill our promise of creating communities that lift lives – ones that jumpstart housing, education, civic engagement, and neighborhood prosperity. With this passion at the forefront of our business, Michaels teammates can be proud to be a part of the extraordinary, every day.

The Michaels Organization ("Michaels") seeks a highly motivated, detail-oriented, and experienced In-House Counsel to join our legal team at a premier, national residential real estate development and management company. Reporting directly to the General Counsel, this role will play a critical part in overseeing daily transactional matters (including land acquisition/disposition, joint ventures, leasing and financing transactions), corporate governance, commercial contracting, vendor and service agreements, employment law compliance and litigation management across our portfolio to support our regional operations.

The ideal candidate possesses a strong foundation in real estate law and corporate governance, commercial contract drafting, risk mitigation, and litigation/dispute resolution. You will work closely with General Counsel, the executive leadership team, property management teams, and external partners to protect company assets and ensure regulatory compliance.

Michaels currently operates in 35 states across the country.

Responsibilities

• Expertise in drafting and negotiating a broad spectrum of complex contracts and agreements for large-scale real estate development projects in multi-family residential, mixed use and other asset classes.

Required Experience

• Minimum of 5-10 years relevant legal experience, with a strong background gained either at a national or regional law firm (real estate or corporate/litigation departments) or as in-house counsel within the real estate, property management, or construction industries.
• Education: Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Demonstrated ability to assist with large scale real estate transactions and closings.
• Strong planning, organizational and management skills and the ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong business acumen and the ability to make practical evaluations of risk.
• Strong negotiation and people/social skills.
• Excellent client relations, written and verbal communication, and presentation skills.
• Ability to perform with an elevated level of discretion, professionalism, and integrity.

Salary Range Information

The range displayed on each job posting reflects the targeted base salary for the position. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

Rewards & Benefits

We know Michaels’ promise of lifting lives starts with our teammates, so making sure every single teammate is happy, healthy, and set up for a successful future is important to us. As part of our team, you will enjoy a competitive wage, a comprehensive benefit package which includes Medical, Dental, Vision, prescription, etc., generous paid time off, a 401 (k) plan with a company match, and so much more. We believe in education – and in taking care of our own – so as an added incentive your children will be able to apply for the Michaels Employee Scholarship Program.

• Help make the world a better place in a team-oriented environment.
• Grow with our organization through various professional development opportunities.
• Collaborate and thrive in a company culture where all are welcome

Michaels teammates make a difference in the lives of residents, colleagues, and the communities where we live and work every day. To learn more about the total rewards we offer please visit our website.

Come join our team. You’re going to love it here!

Salary Range

$150,000-$190,000 Annually