Associate General Counsel

Job Description

We are looking for an Associate General Counsel to provide legal guidance for a commercial real estate portfolio in Columbus, Ohio. This position partners closely with leasing, property management, construction, accounting, and asset management leaders to address day-to-day legal issues and support business decisions. The role is well suited for an attorney who combines strong real estate judgment with a practical, collaborative approach and is comfortable handling disputes, contracts, and operational risk in a fast-paced in-house setting.

Responsibilities:

• Advise internal stakeholders on legal matters affecting commercial real estate operations, with a focus on practical risk assessment and business-oriented solutions.

• Analyze, interpret, and enforce retail and commercial lease provisions, including issues related to occupancy, obligations, remedies, and cost recovery.

• Manage landlord-tenant conflicts from initial assessment through resolution, including eviction-related matters, rent recovery, and settlement strategy.

• Oversee matters involving tenant insolvency or bankruptcy, coordinating legal strategy and protecting the company’s interests throughout the process.

• Direct and supervise external litigation counsel, monitor case progress, and evaluate outcomes, budgets, and legal strategy.

• Negotiate and document resolutions for disputes involving tenants, vendors, and other third parties while minimizing financial and operational exposure.

• Review, draft, and negotiate contracts tied to vendors, construction activity, and other real estate-related services.

• Provide legal support to cross-functional teams on property management, asset performance, and transactional matters as business needs arise

• At least 4 years of legal experience, with substantial exposure to commercial real estate matters.

• Demonstrated ability to review and interpret commercial lease agreements, including retail leasing documents.

• Experience handling disputes related to landlord-tenant issues, collections, insolvency proceedings, or real estate litigation.

• Strong background in contract drafting, negotiation, and legal analysis for commercial arrangements.

• Ability to collaborate effectively with business teams and provide clear, actionable legal guidance.

• Experience managing outside counsel and coordinating litigation or dispute-related work.

• Excellent communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills in a business-facing legal environmen

Full-time