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Taylor Root Dusseldorf lists this Real Estate Counsel opportunity in houston, Texas. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
A leading privately held real estate development and homebuilding organization is seeking a Real Estate Counsel to join its growing legal team in Houston. This attorney will play a critical role in supporting sophisticated land acquisition, development, financing, entitlement, and joint venture transactions across a rapidly expanding portfolio.
This is an outstanding opportunity for a real estate attorney who wants to move beyond traditional transactional support and become a true business partner with direct exposure to executive leadership and high-impact development projects.
Position Summary
Reporting directly to the Head of Real Estate Legal, the Real Estate Counsel will provide legal guidance on complex real estate matters, with a primary focus on land acquisitions, dispositions, development projects, entitlements, financing transactions, and strategic partnerships.
The ideal candidate will have a strong background in real estate transactions and be comfortable advising business stakeholders throughout the lifecycle of large-scale land development projects. This role offers significant visibility, autonomy, and the opportunity to lead transactions from inception through execution.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and support complex real estate acquisition and disposition transactions
Draft, review, negotiate, and manage purchase and sale agreements, development agreements, easements, and related transaction documents
Advise on raw land acquisitions and large-scale development projects
Partner with business teams regarding land development, governmental approvals, entitlements, and infrastructure matters
Support construction-related agreements and development contracts
Assist with financing transactions, land banking arrangements, and joint venture structures
Provide practical legal advice to internal stakeholders and senior leadership
Serve as an escalation resource and advisor to experienced real estate paralegals
Coordinate with outside counsel on specialized legal matters as needed
Participate in planning meetings and strategic business discussions as a trusted advisor
Qualifications
Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school
Licensed and in good standing with a state bar
Approximately 3+ years of relevant legal experience
Significant experience focused on real estate transactions
Experience with acquisitions and dispositions is required
Experience involving land development, commercial real estate, homebuilding, or related real estate sectors strongly preferred
Background from a law firm, developer, homebuilder, municipality, or in-house legal department will be considered
Strong drafting, negotiation, and issue-spotting skills
Ability to manage sophisticated transactions and interact confidently with executives and business leaders
Compensation & Benefits
Competitive base salary ranging from approximately $175,000 to $215,000, depending on experience
Annual bonus opportunity (target 10%)
Comprehensive benefits package
Free daily catered lunch
Free parking
Flexible work environment
Why Consider This Opportunity?
High-visibility role with direct access to executive leadership
Opportunity to lead your own transactions and development projects
Collaborative, supportive legal department with strong business alignment
Exposure to sophisticated real estate transactions and development work
Growing organization with significant expansion activity
Strong culture emphasizing both professional excellence and work-life balance
Attorneys enjoy direct interaction with senior leadership, meaningful involvement in business strategy, and the opportunity to work alongside talented professionals who view legal as a valued business partner rather than a transactional support function.
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Worksite address
houston, TX, 77246, US
Who can apply
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