Corporate Counsel

LHH is recruiting a Temp-to-Hire Corporate Counsel for a real estate company in Independence, Ohio. The Corporate Counsel will oversee and lead major property acquisitions, dispositions, leasing and development deals.

Responsibilities:

Contract Negotiation: Draft, review, and negotiate high-stakes agreements, including commercial leases, purchase contracts, and construction or financing documents.

Regulatory Compliance: Ensure all real estate operations adhere to local, state, and federal laws, including zoning, land use, and environmental regulations and ethical standards.

Risk Management & Litigation: Identify operational risks, handle property disputes, and manage outside counsel during litigation or insurance claims.

Strategic Advisory/Leadership: Provide executive leadership with ownership, manage outside counsel

Qualifications:

A Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an ABA-accredited law school and maintain an active license to practice law in the State of Ohio

Years of Practice: 8+ years of corporate or real estate legal experience.

Subject Matter Knowledge: Deep familiarity with commercial/residential real estate transactions, zoning, leasing, financing, and construction contracts.

Would you like to learn more about the Temp-to-Hire Corporate Counsel Position that LHH Recruitment Solutions is recruiting for in Cleveland, Ohio? If so, then please submit your resume below. Or, visit our website at www.lhh.com to apply or consider other available opportunities with us.

Pay Details: $60.00 to $100.00 per hour

Search managed by: Cheryl Jacobs

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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