General Counsel

The Opportunity:We are representing a premier, long-standing private equity real estate group in the Colorado Front Range. With over 80 years of collective experience and a proven track record of building lasting value, our client is looking for a General Counsel to join their executive circle.This isn't just a "contract review" role. This is a high-impact opportunity to build a legal function from the ground up, serving as the principal legal officer and a key strategic partner to the Executive Team.The Role:As General Counsel, you will balance high-level strategic risk management with hands-on execution across the entire investment lifecycle.Real Estate Legal: Lead the drafting and negotiation of purchase contracts, JV agreements, lease agreements, and financing/lending documents.Corporate Governance: Oversee entity formation, cap table management, and board-level compliance across multiple jurisdictions.Outside Counsel Management: Take ownership of the legal budget, deciding what stays in-house and managing external specialists effectively.Regulatory & Compliance: Partner with the Investor Relations team to ensure the firm stays ahead of federal and state regulatory changes.Who You Are:Experience: 5+ years of legal practice, with a heavy focus on commercial real estate and corporate law.Background: Either prior in-house experience or law firm experience with significant client-facing responsibility.Credentials: JD from an accredited law school and an active Colorado Bar Membership. (Licensure in Intermountain or Southwest states is a major plus).Mindset: You are a "business-minded" attorney. You don't just find problems; you find pragmatic, efficient paths to "Yes."Why Join?:Autonomy: Shape the legal department's policies and templates from scratch.Impact: Influence the strategy of a firm with a deep-rooted, successful track record in the Colorado market.Collaboration: Work directly with an experienced Executive Team in a hands-on, collaborative environment.