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Summary

The Counsel will provide legal assistance on aspects of U.S. Seniors Housing legal transactions, including, without limitation, acquisitions, dispositions, joint ventures, and development matters.

Key Responsibilities

• Advise investment teams and development teams on U.S seniors housing development deals, acquisitions, dispositions, joint ventures, management agreement negotiations and operator transitions, and provide guidance and subject matter expertise on documentation related thereto.
• Problem solve creatively to propose solutions and help the investment team achieve objectives and goals.
• “Quarterback” transactions in partnership with the investment team.
• Liaise with internal stakeholders at Welltower during the course of a transaction.
• Manage and develop productive relationships with outside counsel, where necessary, to cost-effectively and efficiently manage the company’s domestic business needs and relationships.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of this employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

TRAVEL

Up to 30% out-of-area and overnight travel may be expected.

Compensation

Salaries may vary by location. The range for this role in New York City is $164,000 - $235,000 plus bonus. Salary determinations are made based on numerous factors, such as, but not limited to, the relevant market and the skill, experience, and education of the selected candidate.

Minimum Requirements

• Education: J.D. from an accredited law school with outstanding academic performance demonstrated. Admission in good standing to the Bar with the ability to become admitted in New York or Texas (depending on location) is required.
• A minimum of 2 years significant real estate and/or transactional experience, preferably representing REITs or public companies, gained at a top tier law firm or in-house position.
• Understands commercial concepts that drive real estate and/or U.S. seniors housing transactions.
• Dynamic and flexible self-starter who can interact effectively with people at every level of the company on a daily basis.
• Ability to work independently but can be a productive member of a cohesive team.

Applicants must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen.

What We Offer

• Flexible schedule: Monday-Thursday in office, Friday’s optional to work remote
• Competitive Base Salary + Annual Bonus
• Generous Paid Time Off and Holidays
• Employer-matching 401(k) Program + Profit Sharing Program
• Student Debt Program – we’ll contribute up to $10,000 towards your student loans!
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Employee Stock Purchase Program – purchase shares at a 15% discount
• Comprehensive and progressive Medical/Dental/Vision options
• And much more! https://welltower.com/newsroom/careers/

About Welltower

Welltower, an S&P 500 company headquartered in Toledo, Ohio, is driving the transformation of health care infrastructure. The Company invests with leading seniors housing operators, post-acute providers and health systems to fund the real estate and infrastructure needed to scale innovative care delivery models and improve people's wellness and overall health care experience. Welltower, a real estate investment trust ("REIT"), owns interests in properties concentrated in major, high-growth markets in the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom, consisting of seniors housing, post-acute communities and outpatient medical properties. More information is available at www.welltower.com

Welltower is committed to leveraging the talent of a diverse workforce to create great opportunities for our business and our people. EOE/AA. Minority/Female/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Disability/Veteran