Senior Counsel, Real Estate

Pilot Flying J

Senior Counsel managing real estate legal aspects for Pilot Company’s portfolio and advising on business strategy. Leading a team and ensuring compliance across all legal functions.

Posted 7/22/2026full-timeRemote • Houston • Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in drafting and negotiating real estate contracts, lease agreements, and related legal documents while providing strategic legal guidance to senior executives. Proven ability to manage legal risk and lead cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment.

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Juris Doctor (JD) DegreeReal Estate Law ExperienceLegal Risk ManagementContract NegotiationStrategic Legal Guidance

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Hard Skills

Drafting Legal DocumentsReviewing ContractsLegal ResearchComplex Document InterpretationZoning ComplianceEnvironmental ComplianceDispute ResolutionProject ManagementPolicy DevelopmentConstruction Law

Soft Skills

Critical ThinkingTime ManagementProfessionalismLeadershipCollaboration

Certifications & Qualifications

Tennessee Law License

Industry Keywords

Real EstateConstructionCorporate GovernanceLegal ComplianceProperty Rights

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Draft, review, and negotiate real estate contracts, lease agreements, purchase and sale agreements, easements, and related documents.
Lead and manage the legal function for real estate (United States and Canada), dealers, construction, environmental, utilities, facility revenue.
Serve as a strategic partner to senior executives, advising on legal implications of real estate decisions and business strategy.
Oversee legal risk management related to property use, construction, zoning, environmental compliance, and title issues.
Direct resolution of high-stakes disputes involving landlord-tenant relationships, dealer relationships, land use, and property rights.
Develop and implement enterprise-wide policies and procedures for real estate lifecycle management and compliance.
Lead cross-functional legal support for real estate, construction, facilities, finance, and operations teams.
Promote a culture of integrity, accountability, and continuous improvement within the legal department.
Provide thought leadership on emerging legal trends and regulatory developments in real estate.
Build and lead a high-performing team ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
Set strategic direction for legal support of business teams.
Champion collaboration across departments to ensure legal consistency and operational efficiency.
Support legal team innovation in legal processes and technology adoption to improve service delivery and reduce risk.
Serve as a role model for ethical conduct, professionalism, and leadership within the organization.
Participate in executive-level decision-making and contribute to corporate governance as needed.
Provide support for other areas of the legal department as needed.
Complete other duties as assigned.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Seeking candidates local to or willing to relocate to Knoxville, TN
A Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited college or university, required.
License to practice law in the state of Tennessee or registration with the Tennessee Board of Law Examiners if not licensed in the state of Tennessee.
Minimum eight (8)+ years prior real estate and/or construction experience working in a law firm or other corporate legal setting is required.
Strong business acumen
Time management and ability to prioritize in a fast-paced environment while working autonomously.
Ability to draft, review and interpret complex documents.
Critical thinking and ability to proactively identify potential problems and mitigate existing issues.
Legal research capabilities with attention to detail.
Ability to demonstrate confidence, professionalism and assertiveness in complex and challenging circumstances.
Ability to think strategically.
Ability to lead, organize, prioritize, and manage projects and teams effectively.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Nation-wide Medical Plan/Dental/Vision
401(k) and Flexible Spending Accounts
Employee Fuel Discount
Adoption Assistance
Tuition Reimbursement
Onsite Gym and Cafeteria
Weekly Pay