In-House Corporate Counsel

Job Description

Hillpointe is a fully integrated real estate development and investment management firm focused on developing market-rate workforce housing across the Sun Belt. Ranked at the top of NMHC's Builders and Development companies, our team ensures best-in-class execution. This position is more than just a job - it's a career-defining opportunity! At Hillpointe, you'll be part of a dynamic, innovative team that makes tangible impacts on day-to-day operations and contributes directly to overall success.

In-House Corporate Counsel

We are seeking a skilled and business-oriented In-House Corporate Counsel to join our growing legal team in Winter Park, Florida. This is a high-impact role ideal for a highly motivated attorney with a strong legal background in commercial real estate law, lending, business and corporate transactions.

Key Responsibilities:

Draft, review, and negotiate real estate and commercial agreements, including acquisition, financing, disposition and leasing of real property, construction contracts, and vendor agreements

Provide legal support across the full development life cycle, including acquisitions, entitlements, zoning, permitting, and financing

Manage due diligence processes for property and business matters, ensuring thorough legal risk assessment

Structure and maintain corporate entities for real estate holdings and advise on governance matters

Support real estate finance and lending initiatives, including refinancing and lender negotiations

Advise internal teams on employment, vendor, and operational agreements as needed

Prepare and coordinate execution of corporate agreements, employment disputes and related items

Ensure ongoing compliance with federal, state, and local laws related to business, real estate, development, and investment activities

Oversee litigation, dispute resolution, and insurance-related claims in collaboration with outside counsel and in-house executives

Partner cross-functionally with executives, development, finance, and operations teams to align legal strategy with business goals

Stay informed of legal and regulatory trends impacting the real estate and development sectors

Qualifications:

Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school

Admission to the Florida Bar in good standing

2–4 years of relevant experience in commercial real estate law, ideally with exposure to in-house legal work at a real estate development firm, business firm or within a specialized law practice related to our mission

Strong knowledge of real estate transactions, finance, regulatory compliance, zoning, land use, and corporate structure

Proven ability to draft and negotiate high-stakes legal agreements

Excellent communication, problem-solving, and project management skills

Business-minded, collaborative, and able to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience managing public-private partnerships, construction law matters, or institutional real estate investments

Familiarity with multifamily housing development and related regulatory considerations

Demonstrated ability to assess legal risk while delivering practical, strategic business solutions

NOTE: This document outlines the general nature and level of work expected from individuals in this role. It's important to understand that this is not an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills. Additional tasks or job functions that can be safely performed may be required as necessary by supervisory personnel. This flexibility in additional duties showcases the company's adaptability and encourages employees to be versatile. The employee is expected to adhere to all work rules, procedures, and policies established by the company, including, but not limited to, those contained in the employee handbook.

Full-time