Senior Legal Counsel, Real Estate

Location : Houston, TX 77040, USA - Camillo Prop, 13141 Northwest Fwy, Houston, Texas. Overview Millmark Capital LLC (“Millmark”) is seeking an experienced real‑estate counsel to join our team. The ideal candidate will serve as a key legal partner to the business, providing strategic and practical guidance across a broad range of real‑estate matters, including acquisitions, dispositions, land development, and related transactions. This role requires a seasoned attorney with both law firm and in‑house experience who can effectively balance legal risk with business objectives in a fast‑paced environment with competing priorities. Responsibilities Lead and manage all aspects of real estate transactions, including acquisitions, dispositions, joint ventures, and financing matters Draft, review, and negotiate purchase and sale agreements, development agreements, easements, and other real estate documents Provide clear, business‑oriented advice on transaction structure, risk allocation, and execution Support land development activities, including entitlements, zoning, platting, and infrastructure agreements Advise on regulatory requirements and coordinate with municipalities and other governmental authorities Identify and mitigate risks related to development timelines, approvals, and obligations Determine when to engage outside counsel versus handling matters internally Manage outside counsel to ensure effective performance, appropriate scope, and cost efficiency Partner closely with acquisitions, development, construction, and finance teams to deliver practical legal support Contribute to cross‑functional initiatives and process improvements Oversee and maintain standard forms, templates, and legal processes Handle day‑to‑day legal matters, including contract review and internal advisory work Exercise sound judgment in prioritizing issues, escalating when appropriate, and balancing hands‑on work with effective delegation Maintain high standards of professionalism, integrity, responsiveness, and collaboration Qualifications J.D. from an accredited law school and admission to the Texas bar 5+ years of experience in real‑estate law, including land acquisition and disposition, land development and entitlements, and commercial and residential real‑estate transactions Combination of law firm and in‑house experience strongly preferred Demonstrated ability to independently manage complex transactions Strong organizational and time management skill Note : This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all responsibilities or duties required. Other assignments, projects, and duties may be required. Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor. #J-18808-Ljbffr