Assistant General Counsel

ABOUT THE ROLE
Logistics Property Company, LLC is currently seeking an Assistant General Counsel with a specialized focus on real estate transactions. As a vital member of our legal department, the successful candidate will play a pivotal role in advising on and executing complex real estate deals, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, and mitigating legal risks. This position offers a unique opportunity to collaborate with cross-functional teams, negotiate agreements, and provide strategic counsel to support our company’s growth and success in the ever-evolving real estate landscape

RESPONSIBILITIESResponsibilities include but are not limited to:Assist on a broad range of commercial real estate transactions for the company, including assisting each Associate General Counsel, the General Counsel, and the business teams in connection with acquisitions, leases, development projects, dispositions, and financing matters, with a particular emphasis on the underlying service contracts.These duties will include primary responsibility for drafting, negotiating and coordinating the implementation of real estate service contracts, and monitoring the status of all real estate contracts, including the underlying approval process.These duties will also include assisting Associate General Counsel in the drafting and negotiating of various development and financing related contracts, advising on title and survey matters, and interpreting and preparing associated legal documents, including all necessary disposition documentation.The Assistant General Counsel will need to be familiar with commercial real estate practices and procedures throughout the United States, as well as general contract matters.This person will advise the Company on real estate due diligence matters and work closely with other disciplines within the Company to assist in all legal aspects of the development process at each stage.The Assistant General Counsel will assist each Associate General Counsel in managing and overseeing the Company’s real estate transactions from commencement to closing, including the necessary coordination with external counsel, title companies, counterparties, and other related parties.This person will also aid on regulatory matters and stay current on all legal regulations, requirements and best legal practices related to the real estate industry, contracting practices and operating companies in general.
ABOUT YOUThe successful candidate will:Possess a J.D., a strong academic record, and active membership in good standing with the state bar association.Have a minimum of six (6) years of experience within a law firm or with a real estate company in an in-house legal capacity.Strong background in real estate law, real estate acquisitions and dispositions, and contract in multiple jurisdictions.Possessing outstanding oral and written communication skills are required, and the candidate will demonstrate the ability to persuade and present positions effectively with a variety of constituencies.Be a team-oriented professional but also with the ability and confidence to work independently.Display a strong work ethic, flexibility, and capacity to work in a fast-paced environment, and unqualified ethics and integrity are essential for successful integration into the company’s culture.Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with internal and external stakeholders at all levels of the organization.Proven ability to act independently and effectively with minimal supervision, manage multiple projects simultaneously, and prioritize tasks to meet deadlines.High level of integrity, professionalism, and discretion when handling sensitive and confidential information.Strong business acumen and ability to understand and support broader company objectives in real estate development.

ABOUT LOGISTICS PROPERTY COMPANYLogistics Property Company, LLC is an industrial real estate company focused on the acquisition, development, and management of modern logistics properties. The group is led by a diverse management team that averages more than 25 years of experience and has developed more than 58.0 million square feet of logistics buildings since 1995. LPC is headquartered in Chicago with more than 80 employees strategically located across eight offices. Its portfolio currently comprises 60 buildings across 25 million square feet in key logistics markets across North America with an estimated end value of more than $4 billion. For further information, please visit logisticspropco.com and follow @logisticspropco.

EEO StatementOur company is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Our employment decisions are based on individual qualifications, job requirements and business needs without regard to race, color, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, age, religion, disability, citizenship status, national origin, pregnancy, veteran status and or any other status protected by applicable local, state, and federal law. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations, if you need an accommodation to complete the application process, please email hr@logisticspropco.com.