Real Estate Counsel

EquipmentShare is Hiring a Real Estate Counsel

EquipmentShare is searching for a Real Estate Counsel for our corporate office in Columbia, MO, to support our team as the department continues to grow.

Salary range: $170k-$225k. Factors including past experience and location may affect final compensation rate.

Job Summary: The Real Estate Counsel should be an experienced, business-focused attorney to join our team. As part of EquipmentShare's Legal Department, you will work closely with EquipmentShare's attorneys and partner with the Real Estate, Construction, and other departments to further the Company's expansion real estate initiatives.

Supervisory Responsibilities: None

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Lead negotiation and drafting of EquipmentShare's real estate agreements, including all documents necessary for purchases, sales, leases, sale-leasebacks, and acquisitions.
• Provide creative and practical legal advice on real estate transaction structuring.
• Assist with due diligence curative efforts for land use (including zoning, title, survey, and environmental review).
• Work closely with executive leadership and colleagues across EquipmentShare's real estate, finance, accounting, and construction departments to quickly and efficiently open new locations.
• Interact directly with outside counsel, opposing counsel, landlords, title and escrow agents, and other stakeholders.
• Understand, manage, and improve EquipmentShare's legal procedures and forms to improve speed to market.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Workspace suites and strong technical aptitude to learn proprietary systems.
• Experience with environmental law, land use issues, and zoning trends, with preference for attorneys who have represented applicants before planning and zoning boards or other governmental agencies.
• Ability to effectively prioritize a high volume of active projects in a fast-paced environment with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills to effectively engage with internal and external stakeholders.
• Notary Public certification preferred.

Education and Experience:

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Active attorney license in good standing and admission to the bar in at least one state.
• At least 10 years of substantive legal experience in a law firm or in-house legal department handling commercial real estate transactions.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to sit and look at a computer for long periods of time.
• Occasional travel required.

Why We're a Better Place to Work

• Competitive salary.
• Medical, Dental and Vision coverage for full-time employees.
• 401(k) and company match.
• Generous paid time off (PTO) plus company paid holidays.
• Stocked break room and full kitchen, chef prepared meals daily (breakfast and lunch).
• State of the art onsite gym (Corporate HQ) with instructor led-courses/Gym stipend for remote employees.
• Seasonal and year round wellness challenges.
• Company sponsored events (annual family gatherings, happy hours and more).
• Volunteering and local charity initiatives that help you nurture and grow the communities you call home. Employees receive 16 hours of paid volunteer time per year.
• Opportunities for career and professional development with conferences, events, seminars and continued education.

About You

Our mission to change an entire industry is not easily achieved, so we only hire people who are inspired by the goal and up for the challenge. In turn, our employees have every opportunity to grow with us, achieve personal and professional success and enjoy making a tangible difference in an industry that's long been resistant to change.

EquipmentShare is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. EquipmentShare is an equal opportunity
employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation,
protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.