Associate General Counsel

Dallas, TX | $225,000 Base + Up to 20% Bonus | Senior In-House Real Estate Legal Role Blayze Group is partnering with an established real estate investment, development and management business to appoint an experienced Associate General Counsel. This is a senior in-house position offering direct exposure to executive leadership, investment teams, lenders and operational stakeholders. The successful attorney will play a key role across complex real estate transactions while also supporting the wider legal function. Key Responsibilities Draft and negotiate purchase and sale agreements and acquisition/disposition documentation Lead legal support across real estate financing and loan transactions Review and negotiate commercial leases, development agreements and construction contracts Advise on LLC agreements, partnership structures, ownership matters and corporate governance Review title commitments, surveys, easements and transactional due diligence Partner closely with executive leadership, lenders, investors and internal operating teams Manage relationships with outside counsel Coordinate litigation and dispute resolution matters with external legal advisers What We're Looking For J.D. from an accredited law school Active and in good standing with the State Bar of Texas 10+ years of relevant legal experience Strong background in acquisitions, dispositions and real estate finance Experience across multifamily and/or commercial real estate Law firm, in-house or combined experience considered Strong drafting, negotiation and commercial judgment About the Company & Culture This is a well-established real estate business with a hands-on, commercially focused environment. The legal team works closely with executive leadership and operational teams, giving this position meaningful exposure to the wider business rather than operating purely as a support function. The culture will suit someone who is collaborative, pragmatic and comfortable taking ownership, with the ability to build strong relationships across the organization and manage multiple priorities effectively. For someone coming from private practice, this is an opportunity to move closer to the commercial decision-making and execution side of real estate, while experienced in-house attorneys will gain broad exposure across transactions, development, finance and strategic legal matters. #J-18808-Ljbffr