Counsel Real Estate

Join Texas Childrens legal team and help support one of the nations leading pediatric healthcare this role you will provide practical legal counsel and strategic guidance to Texas Childrens and its affiliated entities. Youll partner with leaders across the organization advise on a broad range of legal matters negotiate and draft contracts and collaborate with outside counsel to help protect and advance the organizations mission.

What Youll Do

• 60-80% of time spent on real estate work such as commercial lease negotiation and management of landlord/tenant legal issues with experience in medical office space specifically an added bonus.
• Provide legal advice and guidance to leadership and business partners on a variety of operational and strategic matters.
• Conduct legal research analyze complex issues and develop practical solutions to mitigate legal risk.
• Draft review revise and negotiate a wide variety of contracts and other legal documents.
• Support the contract lifecycle including negotiations and execution while ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
• Review organizational policies and procedures to ensure legal and regulatory compliance.
• Assist with litigation matters and coordinate with outside counsel as needed.
• Partner with internal stakeholders on cross-functional initiatives and special projects.
• Interact with state and federal agencies when appropriate on matters impacting the organization.
• Collaborate with fellow attorneys and legal team members to support departmental priorities and organizational objectives.

What Youll Bring

• Strong knowledge of applicable laws and the ability to provide practical business-focused legal advice.
• Excellent written verbal and presentation communication skills.
• Strong contract drafting negotiation and conflict resolution abilities.
• Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and legal technology platforms including AI-enabled tools.
• Ability to build trusted relationships and effectively communicate with executives leaders and team members across the organization.
  

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
• Licensed to practice law in the State of Texas or the ability to obtain a Texas law license within 12 months of hire.
• Two (2) or more years of legal experience with a focus on contract drafting review and negotiation preferred
• Experience supporting healthcare organizations or other highly regulated industries is a plus preferred