Sherry Hurst Legal Recruiting · 1 day ago
Attorney
St Louis, MO
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expSherry Hurst Legal Recruiting is seeking an Associate General Counsel with expertise in real estate transactions and contract law. The AGC will handle site leases, acquisitions, zoning, permitting, and vendor contracts while providing legal guidance to executives, contributing to company strategy and risk management.
Staffing & Recruiting
Hiring Manager
Sherry Hurst
Responsibilities
Negotiate, draft, and manage ground leases, easements, and land-use agreements
Support real estate acquisitions, dispositions, and relocations
Provide guidance on zoning, permitting, and state/local regulatory compliance
Draft and negotiate vendor, supplier, and service contracts
Collaborate with Real Estate, Operations, Sales, and Finance teams to align legal strategy with business goals
Manage outside counsel and support dispute resolution as needed
Contribute to company strategy and risk management
Qualification
Required
JD and active state bar membership in Missouri. (Illinois preferred or eligible)
5-10 years of legal experience, with a strong background in real estate and contracts
Strong negotiation, drafting, and analytical skills
Ability to provide practical, business-focused legal advice
Excellent communication skills, with confidence in advising executives
Preferred
Prior in-house counsel experience
Knowledge of zoning/permitting, DOT, and municipal regulations
Experience in OOH advertising, telecom, utilities, construction, or real estate development
Demonstrated leadership ambition and ability to take on greater responsibility
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits package
Company
Sherry Hurst Legal Recruiting
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2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase