Associate Real Estate Counsel

Position Summary:Essential Properties Realty Trust (NYSE: EPRT) is a publicly traded net-lease Real EstateInvestment Trust located in Princeton, New Jersey that primarily invests in single-tenant,operationally essential real estate assets across a wide variety of industries within the service, retailand industrial sectors throughout the United States.The Associate Real Estate Counsel will work within the Investment Team and report directly toSVP, Real Estate Counsel. This role will direct outside counsel on acquisitions, loans, anddevelopment transactions and work with the Investment Team (both Deal Managers and Closers)during the life-cycle of an acquisition transaction.Responsibilities:Direct and oversee outside counsels during life-cycle of acquisitionLead all aspects of closing schedule and oversee status of acquisitions for timely closingsInitial design of acquisition and loan structuresAnalyze and respond to outside counsel on due diligence concerns and risk analysis (title/survey/zoning/environmental)Collaborate with outside counsel and internal parties on negotiations and participate in same as necessaryFinal review of Purchase and Sale Agreements/Leases/Construction Disbursement documents with assistance from Closing Team and outside counselsAssist Deal Managers with initial lease reviews, structuring, and general legal inputFinal approval of Settlement StatementsParticipate in Company-wide process improvement initiativesDesign and lead internal education sessions as neededAssist with other projects as assignedEducation, Work Experience, and Other Requirements:Juris Doctorate Degree from an accredited ABA law schoolNo less than four years legal experience representing REIT clients, with particular experience in the sale leaseback, triple net spaceStrong commercial real estate law backgroundProfessional communication skills, both oral and writtenAbility to work independently and take initiative to seek guidance as appropriateSolid organizational and administrative skills, including performing duties with a high degree of accuracy and timelinessIn-office attendance in Princeton, New Jersey required four days per week