Corporate General Counsel

We are Resort Lifestyle Communities, a family-owned company established twenty-five years ago. We own and operate all-inclusive resort-style, 55 and over independent living, retirement communities all across the nation. We are seeking an experienced Corporate General Counsel to work and report to our home office here in Lincoln, Nebraska!    At Resort Lifestyle Communities (RLC), serving seniors isn’t just a job, it’s a calling. When you join our team, you become part of a close-knit, servant-hearted community guided by our Core Values: Respect, Honesty, Kindness & Compassion, and Service Excellence.    The Corporate General Counsel will plan and direct the company’s legal affairs and ensure all business policies and activities are managed correctly and in compliance with current laws. Work closely with stakeholders throughout the business at all levels of the business providing practical legal guidance on a variety of legal projects related to leasing, contracting, employment matters, privacy, security, safety, real estate, construction and litigation.   Review changes to law and regulations and advise management about any impact to the business.  Provide guidance and counsel to management on business transactions and initiatives. Lead the defense, either individually or through outside counsel as appropriate, of the organization in lawsuits and the prosecution of lawsuits on behalf of the organization against others.  Ensure all company communications, contracts, policies, documents, filings and press releases undergo a legal review.  Strive to achieve positive outcomes in tasks that will directly affect the company. May engage and coordinate with outside counsel for certain matters.  Key Duties & Responsibilities Provide Legal advisement on all aspects of the company business and operations Provide review and recommendations for response to legal claims filed against the company Legal document review of all company contracts, documents, policies, filings and communications Ability to negotiate in defense of the company or in advocacy for the company for the best legal, practical and effective outcomes Responsible for staying current with the Regulatory Environment and ensuring company is planning and operating within regulatory guidelines Responsible for Risk Management by Evaluating company’s exposure to legal concerns and advising management for reasonable and viable solutions including mitigation strategies and compliance to all state and federal rules, regulations and laws Responsible for draft, review and negotiation of a wide variety of contracts, with emphasis in Contracting and Sub-contracting, partnership agreements, professional services agreements, real estate, commercial construction, as well as investor and financial agreements Ability to prepare and present legal arguments on behalf of the company’s position Supervise and manage outside counsel in relation to certain matters, including actively developing litigation strategy, overseeing, gathering, and preparing discovery production Provide general advice and counsel on real estate matters including leases and subleases Provide general legal advice on a variety of topics Other projects as assigned Qualifications Juris Doctor degree from an accredit law school and admittance to any state bar in good standing Ability to obtain Nebraska bar admission Minimum 7+ years’ experience at a law firm with an emphasis in Real Estate Law with additional in-house experience preferred Experience with Contracting and Employment litigation and disputes Experience with litigation in construction and/or real estate matters is a plus Knowledge of Real Estate Law including zoning and entitlement Must be exceedingly well organized and detail oriented. Able to handle multiple priorities concurrently with strong project management skills. Proficient in Microsoft office software including spreadsheets Outstanding written and verbal communication skills Excellent organization and negotiation skills Essential Functions Ability to sit and stand frequently, and to work in front of a computer monitor for long periods of time. Ability to speak and hear clearly using a telephone and in person. Ability to read English and perform basic math functions. Ability to move, bend, twist, and kneel periodically. Ability to travel periodically to communities. Benefits for Full-Time Employees  Competitive compensation and benefits  Access your pay anytime  $341 benefit stipend per pay period to apply toward:  Health, Dental, Vision  Life Insurance  Short- & Long-Term Disability  HSA, FSA, LSA  Accident & Hospital Indemnity  Legal & Identity Theft Protection  Paid Time Off  401(k) with employer match  Bring your servant heart to a place that feels like family. Apply today, and our team will follow up soon!    EOE/ADA #LI-CZ1 #urgent