Rockford · 1 day ago
Corporate Counsel
Grand Rapids, MI
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expRockford is seeking a detail-oriented and highly organized Corporate Counsel to support the Rockford legal team. In this role, you will be responsible for handling real estate, construction, and corporate matters, including overseeing outside counsel on various legal issues.
Building MaterialReal Estate
Responsibilities
Foster an environment of diversity, equity, and inclusion
Review and identify risks in construction contracts and provide alternate solutions
Draft, review, modify, and negotiate construction and design-build agreements and ancillary documents (including subordination agreements, indemnification agreements, assignments, and amendments)
Draft, review, modify, and negotiate subcontracts, including Master Trade Contractor Agreements
Draft, review, and update, as needed, templates and lists of standard edits
Support project teams in resolving pre-litigation issues faced during project execution (including drafting and reviewing notices of default and settlement agreements)
Must be able to negotiate and draft commercial leases with owners and developers
Draft and negotiate third party agreements for both real estate and construction related transactions
Must be able to perform every step of a commercial real estate transaction, whether it is a sale, purchase, lease, or other arrangement, including site acquisition due diligence (e.g. title, Phase 1 and Phase 2 environment report, zoning and flood reports and other entitlement matters)
Summarize and present key terms to senior leadership and project teams
Work with various departments within the organization, assist with all necessary legal documentation
Provide legal planning and strategic analysis to maximize the inter-relationships between all departments
Serve as liaison with outside counsel in formal dispute resolution
Draft, review, and update corporate documents, including resolutions and policies
Review software agreements, service agreements, and NDAs
Spearhead the company's efforts to leverage legal technology, including using AI for contract reviews and negotiations
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Juris Doctorate degree from ABA accredited law school
Experienced in performing every step of a commercial real estate transaction, including the sale, purchase, lease or and development, which further includes due diligence and financing documentation
Experienced in drafting construction contracts with owners and developers and subcontracts with trade contractors
Knowledge of the construction lien process
Experienced in drafting corporate documents for real estate and construction related entities
Strong negotiation skills
Ability to work collaboratively with team members at all levels within the Legal department, including paralegals and administrators, and the overall One Rockford organization
Ability to supervise outside legal counsel
Must possess the ability to organize, prioritize, and manage multiple demanding tasks with overlapping deadlines
Must have strong working knowledge of MS office, including skills in Excel, Word and Outlook
Must possess superior oral and written communication and interpersonal skills
Preferred
Licensed Michigan attorney (or in the process of being licensed)
Preferred Real Estate or Construction Lawyer having five or more years of experience
Helpful to have some experience with insurance, bonds, corporate transactions and/or dispute resolution
Benefits
401(k) plan featuring a company match
Comprehensive healthcare coverage
Generous paid time off
Flexible work schedules
Tuition reimbursement
Professional development opportunities
On-site health and wellness programs
Volunteer time off
Company
Rockford
At Rockford, we’re community partners, problem-solvers and innovators shaping the future.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Brian Wierenga
Chief Financial Officer
Shane Napper
President/COO
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