WHY HILLPOINTE? 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 list of Builders and Developers, our team ensures best-in-class execution.
Built on its long and proven track record of real estate development, the firm’s investment approach is centered around its in-house general contracting expertise, enabling direct control of cost and delivery timeframe. For each project, Hillpointe directly controls land acquisition, land development, construction, procurement of building materials, asset management, and capital markets. This is more than just a job - it's a career-defining opportunity! At Hillpointe, you'll be part of a dynamic, innovative team that has 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. 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.
What We Do
Hillpointe is a fully integrated real estate development and investment management firm focused on workforce housing across the Sun Belt. Built on its principals’ long and proven track record of real estate development, the firm’s investment approach is centered around its in-house general contracting expertise enabling direct control of cost and delivery timeframe. For each project, Hillpointe directly controls land acquisition, land development, construction, building materials procurement, asset management and capital markets. Hillpointe’s principals make significant and meaningful cash investments in each project.
