Serve as the company’s top legal advisor, working closely with executive leadership on enterprise-level legal and strategic matters
Provide thought leadership on legal risk, deal structuring, and corporate governance
Lead and build an internal legal framework that aligns with business objectives and risk tolerance
Oversee legal structuring for real estate investment vehicles and joint ventures, including fund documentation, regulatory compliance, and investor negotiations
Ensure legal documentation aligns with business strategy, securities law requirements, and fiduciary obligations
Provide legal oversight and guidance on acquisitions, dispositions, financings, and development projects; review and negotiate purchase agreements, leases, easements, and entitlement documents
Support due diligence and deal execution across Havenpark’s national portfolio
Establish and maintain internal compliance programs (SEC, real estate, employment, environmental)
Oversee the Risk department, all legal claims, and litigation; manage outside counsel and advise leadership on litigation strategy and risk mitigation
Standardize and streamline legal processes for reviewing and negotiating vendor, construction, and service contracts
Advise on employment policies, benefits, terminations, and labor law compliance; work closely with HR to manage employment-related disputes
Requirements
J.D. from an accredited law school
Active license to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction
15+ years of legal experience, including in-house leadership at a private equity real estate or investment management firm
Deep expertise in real estate transactions, fund formation, and corporate governance
Familiarity with SEC regulations, private placement, and investor reporting obligations
Experience managing internal teams and outside counsel relationships
Proven ability to translate complex legal issues into business decisions
High integrity, sound judgment, and excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Strong leadership presence with a collaborative, low-ego approach
Self-motivated and able to work with minimal supervision
Ability to collaborate with a diverse group of employees to achieve shared goals
Primarily office-based role with extended computer use; occasional travel may be required