Associate General Counsel, Real Estate Transactions

About the Company: Acclaimed hotel management & investment firm Industry Hospitality Type Privately Held Founded 1984 Employees 10,001+Categories Travel & Leisure Biotech Clinics Healthcare Hospitals Hotel Management Hotels Motels Hotel Accommodations Residential Real Estate Leasing Specialtieshospitality hotel management asset management revenue management real estate investments luxury and lifestyle hotels boutique hotels resorts full-service hotels select-service hotels hotel development hospitality operations talent development leadership development business travel lodging sustainability and diversity and inclusion (dei)

About the Role: The Company is seeking an Associate General Counsel to lead legal matters related to real estate transactions, including acquisitions, financing, joint ventures, hotel management agreements, and dispositions. Responsibilities include drafting, reviewing, structuring, and negotiating transaction documents; overseeing closings and coordinating internal and external parties; and advising asset management and business teams. The role also involves developing transaction templates and processes, managing outside counsel relationships, and providing clear, practical guidance on legal issues while handling multiple time-sensitive projects. Candidates must hold a JD and have at least five years of hands-on real estate transactional experience, with seven or more years preferred. They should be able to independently lead acquisitions, joint ventures, and financings from start to finish, and be admitted to practice law in Pennsylvania or eligible for an in-house corporate counsel license there. Strong drafting, negotiation, communication, organizational, and judgment skills are required, along with proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Hiring Manager Title EVP & General Counsel FunctionsLegal