REPORTS TO: General Counsel 
WORK LOCATION: Elkhorn, NE, On-Site, Standard Business Hours 
CLASSIFICATION: Salaried, Exempt 
TRAVEL: None 

ROLE SUMMARY 

The In-House Counsel provides comprehensive legal support to Woodsonia Real Estate, Inc. This role involves managing legal matters related to property acquisitions, sales, leases, and other commercial real estate transactions. You will work closely with various departments to ensure legal compliance, mitigate risks, and support the company’s business objectives. This role requires collaboration, accuracy, and the ability to work in a high volume, fast-paced, team environment. 

KEY AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITIES  

Transactional Legal Support and Contract Management     70% of time 

• Provide legal advice on all aspects of commercial real estate transactions, including acquisitions, sales, leasing, joint ventures, and financing. 

• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of legal documents, including purchase and sale agreements, lease agreements, joint venture contracts, operating agreements, and financing documents. 

• Conduct thorough review and analysis of due diligence documents, including title documents, surveys, environmental assessments, and zoning reports. 

• Handle resolution of title and survey matters pertaining to property sale and acquisition transactions.  

• Coordinate and oversee closing processes with respect to sale, acquisition, and financing transactions (ranging from small transactions to large, complex, multi-party transactions), ensuring accurate documentation and regulatory compliance. 

• Maintain and organize legal documents and contracts for easy access and audit readiness. 

Research, Advisory, and Stakeholder Management     20% of time 

• Conduct legal research on emerging industry issues, including zoning laws, environmental regulations, and legislative changes. 

• Analyze legal precedents, statutes, and regulations to assess potential impacts on the company’s operations and transactions. 

• Provide strategic recommendations and proactive guidance to senior leadership. 

• Collaborate with internal team members, including executives, to align legal strategies with business objectives. 

• Negotiate and maintain beneficial relationships with strategic partners to support business growth.  

Litigation, Compliance, and Risk Management     10% of time 

• Oversee litigation and dispute resolution, including mediation, arbitration, and settlement negotiations. 

• Coordinate with external legal counsel and manage litigation budgets. 

• Ensure compliance with relevant local, state, and federal laws and regulations. 

• Develop and implement contract management processes, including contract lifecycle management systems. 

• Identify potential legal risks and develop strategic mitigation solutions.  

• Monitor industry trends and legislative changes to proactively manage legal risks. 

Relationships                                     Ongoing 

• Build and foster collaborative relationships with internal team members. 

• Build trusting relationships and partnerships with external stakeholders, including title companies, lenders, municipalities, lenders, and external counsel. 

TALENTS AND STRENGTHS 

Executing 

• High capacity to manage a large volume of work and multiple projects simultaneously 

• Takes ownership of work and has a high level of responsibility 

• Naturally detail-oriented with a high degree of accuracy 

• Proactive and self-motivated 

• Able to work independently and self-monitor progress on tasks 

• High integrity and consistent follow-through 

Relationships 

• Ability to build trust with both internal team members and external stakeholders 

• Communicates in a natural manner and is able to easily connect with people 

• Collaborative and comfortable in a small-team environment 

• Can take constructive feedback without taking it personally 

• Can deal with and address conflict effectively 

Influencing 

• A natural way of influencing others through education and communication 

• Passion around writing and creating a story 

• Leads with conviction 

• Collaborative and comfortable in a small-team environment 

• Willing to push back and stand up for what is best for each project and the company at large 

Thinking? 

• Curious, asks questions, and seeks information beyond basic needs 

• Natural ability for problem-solving  

• Seeks information to discover solutions 

• Able to analyze a lot of information and make discoveries and connect dots with minimal supervision and instruction 

• Analytical mind 

DISCLAIMER 
The functions and skills described here are general in nature and represent the type of work performed. They do not constitute an exhaustive list of duties and responsibilities performed on the job. 

EEO 

Woodsonia is committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. 

Learn more about us at www.Woodsonia.net. 

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS 

• Minimum of 5 years of attorney experience
• Experience with commercial real estate, development, transactional work, and prior in-house experience a plus
• Strong background in property law, contract law, and regulatory compliance
• Experience managing litigation and working with external legal counsel
• Excellent drafting, negotiation, and communication skills
• Competent in Microsoft Office Suite and legal research tools 

EDUCATION AND KNOWLEDGE  

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school
• Licensed Attorney in good standing in any state, with the ability to become licensed in other states where necessary
• Strong knowledge of zoning, land use, environmental regulations, closing process, and commercial real estate compliance