Associate General Counsel

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

Transactional Support

Review negotiate and manage commercial real estate financing documents.

Support the structuring and closing of C-PACE transactions nationwide.

Review loan documents intercreditor agreements subordination agreements guaranties and related transaction documents.

Assist with construction financing draw structures and lender coordination.

Coordinate legal diligence and closing requirements with internal teams and outside counsel.

Capital Markets & Warehouse Facilities

Support warehouse lending facilities loan sale transactions and structured finance programs.

Assist with securitization transactions and related legal documentation.

Review transaction agreements involving trustees custodians servicers rating agencies and institutional investors.

Coordinate legal workstreams among multiple transaction parties.

Corporate & Regulatory Matters

Draft review and negotiate vendor confidentiality consulting and commercial agreements.

Assist with corporate governance and entity management.

Support licensing regulatory and compliance initiatives.

Maintain legal templates forms and internal policies.

Outside Counsel Management

Coordinate with and manage national and local outside counsel.

Manage legal budgets and invoices.

Develop standardized legal processes and documentation.

Identify opportunities to reduce legal spend and improve efficiency.

Strategic Initiatives

Partner with executive leadership on new products programs and business initiatives.

Evaluate legal risks associated with new financing structures and market opportunities.

Assist with mergers acquisitions joint ventures and strategic partnerships as needed

Requirements and skills

Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.

Licensed and in good standing in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.

3-5 years of legal experience at a law firm financial institution real estate company or similar organization.

Experience with commercial real estate transactions real estate finance construction lending or structured finance.

Strong drafting negotiation and analytical skills.

Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred and/or shows emerging capabilities

Experience with commercial mortgage lending mezzanine financing preferred equity or construction finance.

Familiarity with securitization warehouse lending or capital markets transactions.

Experience reviewing title survey environmental and organizational diligence.

Knowledge of renewable energy financing or C-PACE programs.

Prior in-house experience is a plus but not required.

How We Work Best

Our values guide us to how we work together at our best and how we show up for our clients partners and one this role you are expected to consistently model these values.

Trusted: We trust one another to be fair minded and forthright

Professional: We act professionally in all circumstances

Committed: We commit to successful results and impacts for clients and coworkers

Respectful: We respect the diverse personal and professional lives of our clients and coworkers

Collaborative: We advocate and empower others for mutual success; we share our knowledge and expertise freely

At PACE Equity youll join a high-performing team thats changing how developers and brokers access capital combining competitive energy with real purpose.

If youre motivated by growth driven by results and ready to be part of a growing company with a collaborative culture wed love to meet you.

Benefits Overview:

Medical/dental/vision insurance

Health Spending Account with Employer Contribution

Life Insurance and Short Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance

401K eligibility on first day of month following date of hire 100% match up to 5% of employee compensation

Parental Leave for all parents

Care giver benefits

Tuition Reimbursement

11 paid company holidays

Paid time off

Free parking at our downtown Milwaukee office

Employee Assistance Program

Work from home 1 day per week

Free lunch Wednesdays

Monthly teaming events

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Inclusiveness is important to us. PACE Equity is an Equal Opportunity Employer