Senior Legal Counsel, Investments

Link Logistics Real Estate (“Link”) is a leading operator of last-mile logistics real estate. Established by Blackstone in 2019, the company connects consumption, technology, and the supply chain across its portfolio, which spans more than half a billion square feet. With more than 5 percent of U.S. GDP flowing through our spaces, we leverage our scale, proprietary data and insights, and foundational focus on sustainability to drive success for our customers’ businesses and deliver value for our stakeholders. Link Logistics strives to be the most equitable and inclusive industrial real estate company in the business. We put our people, customers, and communities first and find ways to make a conscious, positive impact where we live and work, prioritizing diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) across our workforce to deliver an optimal employee experience. Every day, we work to reinvent and lead our industry forward by thinking bigger and challenging the status quo. 

Because we believe that good business must be synonymous with doing good, strong environmental, social and governance practices are foundational to our identity as a firm. These practices include setting ambitious goals to combat climate change, partnering with local nonprofits, and prioritizing internal diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts. We seek to use our position, ideas, and influence to drive progress in our industry and the wider world. At Link, we give our customers space to grow—and we give people space to grow, too. 

The Senior Legal Counsel, Investments plays a pivotal role in managing and facilitating real estate transactions, including investments, joint ventures, and financings. This position requires a comprehensive understanding of real estate law and the ability to draft, negotiate, and interpret various legal documents. Additionally, the Senior Legal Counsel collaborates with external legal counsel and internal corporate stakeholders to ensure legal compliance and support the Link's strategic objectives.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage and facilitate real estate transactions, including investments, joint ventures, and financings.

• Draft, negotiate, and interpret various legal documents related to real estate transactions.

• Collaborate with external legal counsel and internal corporate stakeholders to ensure legal compliance and support strategic objectives.

• Conduct due diligence and assess potential legal risks associated with real estate transactions.

• Provide legal advice and guidance on real estate matters to senior management and other departments.

• Ensure all transactions comply with applicable laws, regulations, and Link policies.

• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of real estate laws and market trends.

• Lead and mentor a team of legal professionals, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Juris doctor (JD) degree with at least 6+ years of relevant law firm or in-house experience.

• Licensed as a practicing attorney in good standing.

• Excellent technical and interpersonal skills required.

• Excellent written and oral communications skills.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Products.

• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced, growth-oriented Link.

EEO Statement

The Company is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with applicable law, we prohibit discrimination against any applicant, employee, or other covered person based on any legally recognized basis, including, but not limited to: veteran status, uniformed servicemember status, race, color, caste, immigration status, religion, religious creed (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex, gender, gender expression, gender identity, marital status, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation or related medical conditions), age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, genetic information (including testing and characteristics), protected leave status, domestic violence victim status, or any other consideration protected by federal, state or local law. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations, if you need an accommodation to complete the application process, please email [email protected].