A Real Estate Lawyer is a legal professional who specializes in preparing and reviewing documents relating to real estate - such as purchase agreements, mortgage documents, title documents, and transfer documents.
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July 10, 2026
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You are being redirected Once you are on the page, please click the refer button Job Overview Qualifications Benefits Job Overview The Senior Counsel - Real Estate is the legal advisor on all aspects of the company's commercial real estate portfolio. The work includes advising on the acquisition, disposition, leasing, development, and management of manufacturing facilities, office space, dealerships, distribution centers, and other corporate properties. This work includes transaction structuring and negotiation, due diligence, title and survey review, zoning and land use, environmental matters, and real estate support for corporate transactions and financings.
Job Responsibilities:
Draft, review, and negotiate a broad range of real estate agreements, including purchase and sale agreements, commercial leases, subleases, easements, development agreements, construction contracts, and related ancillary documents. Lead and manage real estate transactions from inception through closing, including due diligence, title and survey review, zoning and land use analysis, and environmental matters. Provide practical, business-oriented legal advice to internal clients on real estate strategy, portfolio management, and operational issues. Advise on real estate aspects of corporate transactions, financings, joint ventures, and dispositions. Manage and supervise outside counsel, including budgets, work product, and litigation or dispute matters relating to real estate. Identify, assess, and mitigate legal risks, and ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations. Develop and improve template documents, processes, and policies to enhance efficiency and consistency across the real estate function. Collaborate with internal partners across facilities, finance, tax, environmental, procurement, and business units.
Qualifications Basic Qualifications:
Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school and active membership in good standing in at least one U.S. state bar. Minimum of 8 years of relevant experience practicing commercial real estate law, at a major law firm, in-house legal department, or a combination of both. Demonstrated expertise drafting and negotiating complex commercial real estate transactions, including acquisitions, dispositions, and leasing. Strong working knowledge of due diligence, title, survey, zoning, land use, and environmental considerations. Proven ability to manage multiple matters simultaneously and to deliver clear, practical advice in a fast-paced business environment. Excellent drafting, negotiation, analytical, and communication skills. Sound business judgment, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently and collaboratively across functions.
Preferred Qualifications:
In-house experience supporting a large corporation, manufacturer, or company with a substantial multi-state real estate portfolio. Experience with industrial, manufacturing, automotive, or dealership-related real estate matters. Familiarity with construction and development agreements and related project management. Experience managing outside counsel and controlling legal spend. Knowledge of environmental laws and regulations affecting real estate Admission to the State Bar of Michigan, or willingness to obtain in-house counsel registration in Michigan. Experience advising on real estate aspects of corporate transactions and financings. A working knowledge of site options in connection with dealership transactions Benefits Salaried Employee Benefits (US, Non-Represented) Health & Wellbeing Comprehensive coverages encompassing the Physical, Mental, Emotional, and overall Wellbeing of our employees, including short- and long-term disability. Compensation, Savings, and Retirement Annual Incentive Plan (SAIP), 401k with Employer Match & Contribution (max 8%), SoFi Student Loan Refinancing. Time Away from Work Paid time includes company holidays, vacation, and Float/Wellbeing Days. Family Benefits 12 Weeks paid Parental Leave, Domestic Partner Benefits, Family Building Benefit, Marketplace, Life/Disability and other Insurances. Professional Growth Annual training, tuition reimbursement and discounts, Business Resource & Intra-professional Groups. Company Car & More Comprehensive Company Car Program and Vehicle Discounts. Vehicle discounts include family and friends. EOE/Disability/Veteran At Stellantis, we assess candidates based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. We welcome applications from all people without regard to sex, age, ethnicity, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or any characteristic protected by law. We believe that diverse teams reflect our identity as a global company, enabling us to better address the evolving needs of our customers and care for our future. Our benefits reflects the
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