General Counsel

Denton Floyd Real Estate Group is expanding, and we are seeking a highly skilled General Counsel to join our team. This is an office-based role located at our new corporate headquarters near downtown Louisville in Jeffersonville, Indiana.

Founded in 2008, Denton Floyd Real Estate Group is a full-service real estate firm specializing in the development, design, construction, and property management of multi-family, senior living and industrial assets. With over 12,000 units under management or development in Kentucky, Indiana, Florida, Tennessee, Ohio, and South Carolina since 2012, Denton Floyd offers superior service and a quality product to clients and residents.

We are seeking a seasoned General Counsel to lead our legal strategy and ensure compliance across all facets of real estate development and corporate operations. This role is ideal for a business-minded professional with strong expertise in real estate transactions, land use, contracts and risk management. As a key member of the team, the General Counsel will provide strategic legal guidance to support our growth and expansion.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:

 Lead all legal aspects of acquisitions, financing, leasing and development

 Advise on corporate structuring, risk management and regulatory compliance, including entity

formation and deal structures

 Draft, review and negotiate real estate agreements, contracts and critical legal documents

 Oversee litigation strategy and manage outside counsel when necessary

 Provide legal guidance on zoning, entitlement and permitting matters

 Identify legal risks and develop mitigation strategies to protect the company’s interests

Qualities Desired in Successful Candidate:

 Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school

 Active bar admission in Kentucky and/or Indiana

 Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Google applications and legal software

 Strategic and detail-oriented legal leader who thrives in a fast-paced, high-growth environment

 Strong background in real estate law, corporate finance and business transactions

 Excellent negotiation, problem-solving and risk assessment skills

 High level of professionalism, discretion and integrity in handling sensitive information

 Ability to manage multiple priorities, tight deadlines and complex transactions

 Strong business acumen with a practical, solution-oriented approach

Experience:

 5-7 years of experience practicing in-house or at a law firm in the areas of real estate, corporate

law or finance/lending

 Extensive knowledge of real estate transactions, development, construction and land use law

 Experience in corporate finance or tax is a plus

Schedule:

 Day shift

 Monday to Friday

 Occasional evening and weekend availability required

Please send us your resume and required salary range for consideration. Serious inquiries only. Compensation shall be based on the requisite skills presented at the time of hiring.

Our Company provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics in addition to federal law requirements, and complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• On call
• Weekends as needed

Education:

• Doctorate (Preferred)

Experience:

• General Counsel: 5 years (Required)
• Real estate law: 2 years (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Jeffersonville, IN 47130 (Required)

Work Location: In person