The Associate Counsel will provide direction and oversight to the Development & Construction, Property and Portfolio Management Business Units on legal and business matters utilizing knowledge and expertise to mitigate actual or potential risks. The ideal candidate is a team player with excellent problem solving, analytical, and communication skills with the ability to manage numerous matters and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
What you have already achieved: (Requirements)
- 5+ years legal experience with a law firm or in-house with a real estate company with a focus on development and construction (ground-up development, single family, multi-family and value-add projects) and property and portfolio management matters.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to interact with and provide counsel to all team members including the senior leadership team.
- Ability to prioritize and perform multiple assignments without immediate supervision.
- Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school and member in good standing with the Florida Bar Association.
What you are great at: (Responsibilities)
- Provide timely and effective legal support to the Development and Construction Business and Property and Portfolio Business Units, serving as the main point of contact.
- Draft, review and negotiate purchase and sale agreements for commercial development real estate transactions, draft and review property management agreements, leasing agreements, listing agreements and related agreements and documentation.
- Assist with due diligence requests in connection with real estate transactions, as assigned.
- Develop relations with and effectively manage outside counsel.
- Assist with a wide range of legal issues that arise in the course of business operations relating to development, construction, property and asset management, and other business matters, as assigned.
- Provide legal analysis, strategy, and solutions in a legally sound manner that balances risks with achievement of the company’s goals and objectives.
- Effectively and efficiently use the legal department's matter tracking system for all matters. Negotiate with outside parties to accomplish business objectives and mitigate risk in property management and development and construction matters.
- Work with Corporate Compliance Manager on various areas of compliance for designated business units.
- Support other attorneys and support staff as assigned.
What You’re Motivated By:
- Making an impact. Whether it's the residents who call our Thriving Communities home, the investors who trust us to be stewards of their capital, or the sponsors we work with to 10x their business, everything we do is about making an impact.
- Challenges. You see roadblocks as opportunities and are proactive in finding solutions.
- Growth. We’ve been named to the Inc. 5000 as one of the Fastest-Growing Private Companies in America for twelve consecutive years.
Who We Are
What We Do In One Sentence:
We finance the building of Thriving Communities.
Our Mission:
We are changing the nation through the building of Thriving Communities. We are the leader in funding the building of Thriving Communities centered in safe, attainable housing.
Our Purpose:
To passionately make an extraordinary impact by transforming lives and building Thriving Communities.
Our Big, Hairy, Audacious Goal (BHAG):
To positively impact and transform 10 million lives by funding the building of 5,000 Thriving Communities, becoming one of America’s 100 largest private companies.
Our Culture:
- We work hard, marching towards ambitious goals driven by a purpose that’s bigger than ourselves.
- We are impact-driven, seeking to make a difference not just on the affordable housing crisis but also in the lives of our employees, investors, and partners.
- We are disciplined, following our exclusive Elite Execution System to develop personally and professionally.
- We strive to Live Fully, finding fulfillment in all areas of our lives.
Our Core Values:
Driven For Greatness: We are driven by the pursuit of knowledge and the paramount importance of a growth mindset, cultivating greatness both personally and professionally.
Living Fully: We prioritize living fully with a dedication to achieving optimal health in all aspects of life: faith, family, friends, freedom, fun , fulfillment, fitness, and finance. . We are intentional with our time, integrating the 8fs of our life to achieve our goals & God’s goals.
Grit: We have the endurance and unshakable commitment necessary to achieve our visionary long-term goals.
Community: We elevate the greater good over individual interests, magnifying our impact and cultivating thriving relationships with investors, sponsors, residents, and our colleagues.
Authenticity: We are true to ourselves and others, steadfast in our beliefs and values. We hold ourselves and others accountable, fostering open dialogue to propel growth.
Prepared to Win: We apply discipline to our thoughts and our actions, which leads us to put forth consistent effort and commitment doing the important proactive work despite the urgent priorities we face each day. We plan to win, and are prepared for volatility and challenges.
Kingdom Impact: We share God's love and transformative power through our labor, serving everyone in God’s likeness. The world will know God more through our work and how we do it.
Twenty-Mile March: We march towards clear, well-defined goals and objectives with unwavering focus, constantly evaluating our performance and course correcting as needed.
Stewardship: We are guided by our commitments to those who trust us with their capital, their communities, and their careers .
Servant Leadership: We lead with high standards & deep devotion. We display as humble confidence as we build deep relationships and trust. We show the way through the forest, empowering growth, accountability, and a founder’s mentality, with team members regularly asking “What else can I do to achieve the desired results?”
Benefits and Perks:
Unlimited PTO, health/dental/vision/life insurance, 401(k) matching, learning/educational incentives, Volunteer Time Off, well-being programs, company events, self improvement/productivity tools, & the incredible feeling of making a difference.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
DLP is a committed Equal Opportunity Employer. If you are a qualified individual with a disability and require assistance in searching for a position or submitting an application, please contact HR at hr@dlpcapital.com. Offers of employment are conditional upon satisfactory completion of pre-employment background verification (including E-Verify). California applicants can view our California Data Privacy Policy here.