Associate General Counsel

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 Requirements - 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 Robert Half is the world's first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies.

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