Associate General Counsel, Real Estate and Development

Primrose School Franchising Company

Associate General Counsel, Real Estate and Development

Atlanta, GA
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Benefits:

    401(k)

    Health insurance

    Associate General Counsel, Real Estate and Development

    WHAT A DIFFERENCE

    At Primrose, our mission - to forge a path that leads to a brighter future for all children - is why we do what we do each day. Primrose provides a life-changing early learning experience for children and their families. We believe who children become is as important as what they know.

    We believe who YOU are is as important as what you know. We make every effort to ensure everyone feels they belong in our Primrose community. Our commitment to Belongingness means we seek similarities and respect differences in our unique backgrounds, life experiences and perspectives.

    WHAT YOU WILL DO

    As Associate General Counsel, Real Estate and Development, you will serve as the lead legal counsel for Primrose’s School Development team. You will provide legal counsel to support Primrose’s real estate and development-related plans and priorities including the acquisition and conversion of existing child care centers to the Primrose brand. You will partner with internal teams and outside counsel on real estate and development matters, including related franchise issues. You will provide legal support on general corporate/miscellaneous matters as needed. This is a full-time, hybrid role.

    Support Primrose’s growth strategy by providing strategic and effective legal advice on real estate and development-related matters, including real estate acquisition, leasing, acquisition of existing childcare centers, lending and refinancing and construction of schools

    Manage outside counsel relationships

    Collaborate with internal teams to establish and execute real estate and development strategy for the franchise system, manage inter-department input into legal documents, and oversee consummation of the transactions therein

    Manage and maintain all legal documentation related to real estate

    Administer and advise on company real estate agreement standards and template provisions and forms

    Develop, implement and improve processes and training as needed, based on legal requirements, industry standards, and best practices

    Assist in resolving issues on real estate and development matters as they arise, including franchise-related aspects

    Provide support on other legal matters, as needed

    WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

    J.D. and a license to practice law

    10+ years’ experience in real estate law

    Experience running a real estate transaction from start to finish with minimal supervision

    Prior experience in franchise industry (preferred)

    Experience analyzing, interpreting, and clearly communicating legal strategies and requirements to/for non-lawyer colleagues

    Agility and high attention to detail

    Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

    WHAT YOU WILL GET

    Commission or bonuses based on company performance

    50% tuition reimbursement for up to three children and/or one grandchild at any Primrose School

    Full-time team members are eligible for health, dental and vision insurance

    401k with company matching up to 3.5% and company provided life insurance

    Employee Assistance Program

    Flexible work from home options available.