General Counsel (Real Estate/Hospitality Co.)

General Counsel (Real Estate/Hospitality Co.) $300000 - $350000 per year | Aventura, FL | On-site | Permanent luxury, world-class real estate, entertainment and hospitality company seeks a General Counsel! A bit about us: Premier Real Estate & Hospitality group that prides themselves on being master builders and inventors in the space. A company that sets new standards of hospitality, entertainment, travel, and luxury lifestyle using a multifaceted approach to every project it takes on. Why join us? High-Profile Portfolio: Work on world-renowned luxury assets, mega-resorts, and large-scale mixed-use developments Complex, High-Impact Work: Gain direct exposure to high-stakes real estate transactions, luxury hospitality operations, gaming compliance, and capital markets. Entrepreneurial Culture & Executive Access: Thrive in a lean, fast-paced environment with direct collaboration alongside ownership and senior leadership. Competitive Compensation & Luxury Perks: Access comprehensive benefits, robust 401(k) options, and exclusive employee discounts. Longevity: People stay at the company for a long time. I've staffed many people there who are very happy! Job Details Reporting to the President, the General Counsel serves as a key business partner and leads legal strategy across a multi-entity real estate development, hospitality, and gaming portfolio. This role oversees complex real estate transactions, financing, development/construction legalities, employment matters, and corporate governance while managing outside counsel and mitigating risk. Key Responsibilities: Real Estate & Financing: Lead acquisitions, dispositions, joint ventures, and project development from term sheet to closing. Structure, negotiate, and draft construction loans, acquisition financing, mezzanine/preferred equity, JV agreements, and leases. Oversee due diligence, title/survey, zoning, and lender compliance. Development & Construction: Draft and negotiate AIA/design agreements, construction contracts, and consultant agreements. Support the in-house construction team on risk, claims, liens, and dispute resolution. Coordinate municipal permits, licensing, and land use. Labor & Employment: Advise HR and executive leadership on compliance, workplace investigations, separations, restrictive covenants, and workforce actions (e.g., WARN Act). Manage employment claims and policy updates across portfolio entities. Corporate & Risk Management: Maintain entity structures and corporate records. Draft vendor agreements, NDAs, and hospitality management contracts. Advise on risk mitigation, regulatory compliance, and gaming/hospitality licensing. Legal Leadership: Direct litigation strategy, manage outside counsel and legal budgets, build in-house legal operations, and serve as a trusted advisor to senior leadership. Qualifications: Education & Bar: JD from an accredited law school. Active member of the Florida Bar (or eligible/willing to obtain Authorized House Counsel certification). Experience: 12+ years of legal experience with a top-tier law firm and/or in-house with a real estate developer, owner, or investor. Real Estate Expertise: Deep experience structuring, negotiating, and closing complex real estate transactions, debt/equity financings, and JV agreements. Workforce & Litigation: Practical knowledge of employment law and proven track record managing outside counsel and budgets. Preferred Qualifications: Experience with luxury hospitality, mixed-use/condo developments, or construction law (AIA/ConsensusDocs). Exposure to gaming, liquor, or hospitality licensing and regulatory compliance. Prior General Counsel or Deputy GC experience in a privately held, fast-paced environment. Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions. #J-18808-Ljbffr Jobot