General Counsel

Description

About Real Equity

Real Equity Acquisitions is the top or one of the top real estate investment companies in each of our 5 active markets. More than a wholesale company - we buy, flip, renovate, rent and sell our own properties. We're a team investment experts with the exit strategies needed to be successful in this industry. Real Equity not only invests in single family properties, we operate one of the top title & escrow companies in Houston, TX and a large real estate brokerage. We're rapidly growing and building a team of all-stars to dominate the industry! We offer a fun and fast-paced work environment with rewarding and challenging work, allowing everyone on the team opportunities for growth.

About The Role

• Real Equity is looking for an experienced and motivated attorney with real estate experience looking to grow into a GC role within a growing company with various related real estate operations. This attorney will be well rounded able to handle a variety of legal issues from corporate matters, to transactional disputes and operational title work, as well as consult with outside counsel on specific matters requiring deeper experience.

What You'll Do

• Represent the company on all legal matters.
• Support each of our business units on a variety of issues.
• Identify, analyze and communicate on potential business and legal issues.
• Work closely with top-level leadership and owners.

Requirements

• Juris Doctorate from an ABA accredited law school
• Membership in good standing with the State Bar of Texas
• At least 3 years of law firm or in-house legal department experience with residential real estate transactions, including purchase and sale agreements, contract disputes, landlord-tenant law, real estate finance, deed, mortgage and heirship affidavit preparation, and title company issues.
• Familiarity with with residential real estate investment, real estate brokerage, and real estate title and escrow operations.
• Familiarity with general corporate legal matters such as entity creation, labor and employment law, contract law.
• Experience working with outside counsel on specific issues where additional expertise is required.

Benefits

• PPO Health insurance - Employee fully company paid, 50% paid for dependents
• Paid time off
• Dental Insurance
• 401(k) and 401(k) matching
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Retirement plan
• Professional development assistance