In-House Legal Counsel (Las Vegas)

Salary:
$150k-$180k+
In-House Legal CounselFull-Time | Commercial Real Estate The In-House Legal Counsel will provide comprehensive support to a growing company with a portfolio of commercial real estate throughout the U.S. by assisting with property acquisitions, leasing, development, financing, and regulatory compliance. This role is responsible for managing legal risk, ensuring compliance with applicable laws, and supporting business objectives through practical, solution-oriented legal work.What You’ll DoReal Estate TransactionsDraft, review, and negotiate commercial real estate documents, including purchase and sale agreements, leases, amendments, and financing documents
Support acquisitions, dispositions, joint ventures, and development projects
Conduct legal due diligence for property transactions
Leasing & Property OperationsAdvise on retail, office & industrial leasing matters
Negotiate landlord/tenant agreements
Support property management teams on legal issues
Compliance & Risk ManagementEnsure compliance with federal, state & local real estate laws
Advise on zoning, land use, environmental & permitting matters
Identify and mitigate legal risk
Manage litigation, arbitration & outside counsel
Handle pre-litigation disputes and claims
Corporate & Cross-Functional SupportSupport corporate governance & entity management
Review vendor, partnership & service contracts
Partner with acquisitions, finance, asset management & operations teams
Provide legal guidance and best practices to internal stakeholders
What We’re Looking For JD from an accredited law school
Active law license in good standing
5+ years of experience in commercial real estate law (law firm or in-house)
Strong background in Leasing, Acquisitions/dispositions, and Real Estate finance
Knowledge of zoning, land use & environmental regulations is preferred
Key SkillsExcellent drafting & negotiation abilities
Strong business judgment & problem-solving skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities & deadlines
Strong communication skills with legal & non-legal teams
High level of professionalism & ethics
Compensation & BenefitsCompetitive base salary (DOE)
Bonus/incentive potential (if applicable)
Health insurance reimbursement (up to 50% of employee cost)
PTO + paid holidays
Work EnvironmentFull-time, in-office role (potential for hybrid schedule depending on the candidate/experience)
Fast-paced & collaborative commercial real estate environment
May require occasional travel for property or transaction-related matters
Type: Direct HireCategory: Legal ServicesDate Posted: 2026-05-26