General Counsel
$195k - $250kBlue Castle Agency
Job Description
Job Description
General Counsel
Austin, TX
$195,000 – $250,000+ / year
OVERVIEW
An Austin-based real estate development and management company is seeking an experienced General Counsel to serve as the organization’s senior legal leader and strategic advisor. This high-visibility executive role will work directly with the President & CEO and oversee legal strategy across acquisitions, development, corporate governance, compliance, employment matters, and risk management for a growing real estate platform focused on student housing and multifamily communities.
This position is ideal for a business-minded real estate attorney who thrives in a fast-paced entrepreneurial environment and enjoys building scalable legal infrastructure while serving as a trusted advisor to executive leadership.
Serve as the primary legal advisor to executive leadership on legal, compliance, and risk-related matters
Lead legal strategy for real estate acquisitions, dispositions, development projects, joint ventures, and financing transactions
Draft, review, and negotiate contracts, agreements, and financing documents
Oversee corporate governance, entity management, operating agreements, and corporate records across multiple entities
Develop and maintain compliance frameworks across multiple operating states
Advise leadership on employment law matters, employee relations, and multi-state compliance issues
Build and implement scalable legal processes, templates, and internal procedures
Manage relationships with outside counsel across various legal disciplines
Provide strategic legal guidance while balancing business objectives and operational needs
Support leadership with proactive risk management and decision-making initiatives WHY YOU MATTER
This role will play a foundational part in shaping the company’s long-term growth strategy and legal infrastructure. Your ability to provide practical legal guidance, support complex real estate transactions, and build scalable systems will directly impact the organization’s operational success and continued expansion.
WHAT IT TAKES
Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited U.S. law school
Active bar license in good standing
6–8+ years of legal experience with significant exposure to real estate transactions
Strong experience handling acquisitions, development, financing, and complex real estate deals
Ability to provide practical, business-minded legal guidance and risk assessment
Experience advising executive leadership teams preferred
Strong communication, negotiation, and organizational skills
Experience with student housing, multifamily, or vertically integrated real estate platforms preferred
Texas bar licensure preferred or willingness to obtain Texas licensure required
Strategic and business-oriented thinker
Confident communicator and trusted advisor
Highly organized and solutions-focused
Comfortable operating in a fast-paced entrepreneurial environment
Collaborative leadership style with strong professional judgment
Proactive and capable of building scalable systems and processes THE PERKS!
$195,000 – $250,000+ annual compensation depending on experience
Medical Coverage with multiple plan options
Employer HSA contribution for eligible plans
Dental & Vision Insurance
ClassPass membership or complimentary Gold’s Gym membership
24/7 telemedicine access
Employee Assistance Programs and mental health support
401(k) retirement plan
Employer-paid Life & AD&D Insurance
Employer-paid Long-Term Disability coverage
Supplemental insurance options through Aflac
Access to employee discount and rewards programs
Wellness and professional development support
Vacancy posted 21 days ago
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