Counsel - Real Estate

Join Texas Children's legal team and help support one of the nation's leading pediatric healthcare organizations. In this role, you will provide practical legal counsel and strategic guidance to Texas Children's and its affiliated entities. You'll partner with leaders across the organization, advise on a broad range of legal matters, negotiate and draft contracts, and collaborate with outside counsel to help protect and advance the organization's mission.What You'll Do60-80% of time spent on real estate work, such as commercial lease negotiation and management of landlord/tenant legal issues, with experience in medical office space specifically an added bonus. Provide legal advice and guidance to leadership and business partners on a variety of operational and strategic matters.Conduct legal research, analyze complex issues, and develop practical solutions to mitigate legal risk.Draft, review, revise, and negotiate a wide variety of contracts and other legal documents.Support the contract lifecycle, including negotiations and execution, while ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations.Review organizational policies and procedures to ensure legal and regulatory compliance.Assist with litigation matters and coordinate with outside counsel as needed.Partner with internal stakeholders on cross-functional initiatives and special projects.Interact with state and federal agencies, when appropriate, on matters impacting the organization.Collaborate with fellow attorneys and legal team members to support departmental priorities and organizational objectives.What You'll BringStrong knowledge of applicable laws and the ability to provide practical, business-focused legal advice.Excellent written, verbal, and presentation communication skills.Strong contract drafting, negotiation, and conflict resolution abilities.Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and legal technology platforms, including AI-enabled tools.Ability to build trusted relationships and effectively communicate with executives, leaders, and team members across the organization.QualificationsJuris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.Licensed to practice law in the State of Texas, or the ability to obtain a Texas law license within 12 months of hire.Two (2) or more years of legal experience, with a focus on contract drafting, review, and negotiation preferredExperience supporting healthcare organizations or other highly regulated industries is a plus preferredSince 1954, Texas Children’s has been leading the charge in patient care, education and research to accelerate health care for children and women around the world. When you love what you do, it truly shows in the smiles of our patient families, employees and our numerous accolades such as being consistently ranked as the best children’s hospital in Texas, and among the top in the nation by U.S. News & World Report as well as recognition from Houston Business Journal as one of this city’s Best Places to Work for ten consecutive years. Texas Children’s comprehensive health care network includes our primary hospital in the Texas Medical Center with expertise in over 40 pediatric subspecialties; the Jan and Dan Duncan Neurological Research Institute (NRI); the Feigin Tower for pediatric research; Texas Children’s Pavilion for Women, a comprehensive obstetrics/gynecology facility focusing on high-risk births; Texas Children’s Hospital West Campus, a community hospital in suburban West Houston; Texas Children’s Hospital The Woodlands, the first hospital devoted to children’s care for communities north of Houston; and Texas Children’s Hospital North Austin, the new state-of-the-art facility providing world-class pediatric and maternal care to Austin and Central Texas families. We have also created Texas Children’s Health Plan, the nation’s first HMO focused on children; Texas Children’s Pediatrics, the largest pediatric primary care network in the country; Texas Children’s Urgent Care clinics that specialize in after-hours care tailored specifically for children; and a global health program that is channeling care to children and women all over the world. Texas Children’s Hospital is affiliated with Baylor College of Medicine, one of the largest, most diverse and successful pediatric programs in the nation. To join our community of 15,000+ dedicated team members, visit texaschildrenspeople.org for career opportunities. Texas Children’s is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All applicants and employees are considered and evaluated for positions at Texas Children's without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status or any other protected Federal, State/Province or Local status unrelated to the performance of the work involved.Full timePosting Date: 2026-07-26