In-House Real Estate Counsel – Industrial Real Estate
SkyREM, new york, ny, United States
SkyREM is seeking a motivated and business-minded In-House Real Estate Counsel to support legal operations across our growing portfolio of industrial real estate assets. This is a hands‑on role for an attorney who has prior in‑house or real estate transactional experience and is eager to take ownership, work directly with senior leadership, and grow alongside a rapidly expanding platform.
The ideal candidate is entrepreneurial, practical, and excited to operate as a strategic legal counsel to acquisitions, dispositions, asset management, financing, and portfolio operations. This role offers exceptional exposure to high-level decision‑making, deal execution, and long‑term career growth within a family‑office investment environment.
Key Responsibilities
Transactional Support
- Draft, review, and negotiate purchase and sale agreements, leases, amendments, easements, and related real‑estate documents
- Support acquisition and disposition closings, including coordination with outside counsel, title companies, and lenders
- Assist in structuring joint ventures, partnership agreements, and development arrangements
Leasing and Asset Management
- Review and negotiate industrial leases, renewals, expansions, and tenant modifications
- Advise asset management and operations teams on lease interpretation and compliance matters
- Support resolution of tenant disputes, defaults, and operational legal issues
Financing and Corporate Support
- Assist with loan documentation, credit facilities, guaranties, and lender negotiations
- Support corporate governance, entity management, and internal policy development
Risk Management and Compliance
- Identify legal risks across the portfolio and propose practical solutions
- Oversee insurance coordination and claims support
- Manage relationships with external legal counsel when specialized support is required
Strategic Partnership
- Work closely with executive leadership, acquisitions, accounting, and asset management teams
- Provide clear, business‑oriented legal guidance to support rapid and confident decision‑making
Qualifications
- J.D. from an accredited law school and active bar membership in at least one U.S. jurisdiction
- 3–7 years of legal experience, with a focus on real‑estate transactions, leasing, or corporate law
- Prior in‑house experience or experience representing real‑estate owners, developers, or investment funds strongly preferred
- Strong drafting and negotiation skills with attention to detail
- Ability to balance legal risk with commercial objectives
- Highly organized, proactive, and comfortable operating in a fast‑moving environment
- Interest in long‑term career growth within a real‑estate investment platform
Why Join Us?
- Family‑Office Environment – Work directly with ownership in a close‑knit, entrepreneurial investment firm
- High Responsibility Early – Take meaningful ownership of legal matters rather than narrow support tasks
- Platform Growth – Be part of a firm actively expanding its industrial portfolio nationwide
- Cross‑Functional Exposure – Collaborate with acquisitions, asset management, accounting, and operations
- Long‑Term Career Path – Opportunity to grow into a senior legal or executive leadership role
- Competitive Compensation & Benefits – Market salary, performance incentives, and full benefits