Associate General Counsel, Real Estate and Development

Primrose Schools • Atlanta, Georgia, United States • Full-time

$120,000

per year

Hybrid Work Legal Counsel Corporate law Franchise Legal Documentation Associate General Counsel transaction management legal strategy Real Estate Law School Development

Job Description

Benefits:

401(k)
Health insurance

Associate General Counsel, Real Estate and Development

WHAT A DIFFERENCE

At Primrose, our mission - to forge a path that leads to a brighter future for all children - is why we do what we do each day. Primrose provides a life-changing early learning experience for children and their families. We believe who children become is as important as what they know.

We believe who YOU are is as important as what you know. We make every effort to ensure everyone feels they belong in our Primrose community. Our commitment to Belongingness means we seek similarities and respect differences in our unique backgrounds, life experiences and perspectives.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

As Associate General Counsel, Real Estate and Development, you will serve as the lead legal counsel for Primrose’s School Development team. You will provide legal counsel to support Primrose’s real estate and development-related plans and priorities including the acquisition and conversion of existing child care centers to the Primrose brand. You will partner with internal teams and outside counsel on real estate and development matters, including related franchise issues. You will provide legal support on general corporate/miscellaneous matters as needed. This is a full-time, hybrid role.

Support Primrose’s growth strategy by providing strategic and effective legal advice on real estate and development-related matters, including real estate acquisition, leasing, acquisition of existing childcare centers, lending and refinancing and construction of schools
Manage outside counsel relationships
Collaborate with internal teams to establish and execute real estate and development strategy for the franchise system, manage inter-department input into legal documents, and oversee consummation of the transactions therein
Manage and maintain all legal documentation related to real estate
Administer and advise on company real estate agreement standards and template provisions and forms
Develop, implement and improve processes and training as needed, based on legal requirements, industry standards, and best practices
Assist in resolving issues on real estate and development matters as they arise, including franchise-related aspects
Provide support on other legal matters, as needed

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

J.D. and a license to practice law
10+ years’ experience in real estate law
Experience running a real estate transaction from start to finish with minimal supervision
Prior experience in franchise industry (preferred)
Experience analyzing, interpreting, and clearly communicating legal strategies and requirements to/for non-lawyer colleagues
Agility and high attention to detail
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

WHAT YOU WILL GET

Commission or bonuses based on company performance
50% tuition reimbursement for up to three children and/or one grandchild at any Primrose School
Full-time team members are eligible for health, dental and vision insurance
401k with company matching up to 3.5% and company provided life insurance
Employee Assistance Program

Flexible work from home options available.