In-House Counsel

Job Responsibilities: Financial Operations: Provide strategic legal support in the leasing of office and industrial properties. Draft and negotiate commercial leases, lease amendments, property management and listing agreements and other associated documentation. o Work collaboratively with Sterling Management team members and outside service providers throughout the real estate acquisition and disposition process, including organization and coordination of all closing documents. Evaluate acquisition due diligence materials and information and secure necessary internal reviews and approvals. Engage and coordinate services with outside providers (e.g., Phase I, property condition assessment, survey, title, zoning) as appropriate. Evaluate title evidence and work closely with title companies to ensure timely closing of real estate acquisitions with acceptable title conditions. Provide legal support in 1031 and 721 exchanges, coordinating with all stakeholders, both internal and external. Review and analyze loan documents, in concert with finance team members, in connection with acquisition financing and the financing and refinancing of existing properties. Prepare loan opinions, certificates and other legal documents as needed to close real estate loans. Draft, review and negotiate construction contracts. Business Operations: Provide periodic support for the REIT Boards and their committees in corporate governance matters. With the support of the General Counsel and outside securities counsel, provide assistance in the areas of SEC and state law securities compliance, including private securities offerings. In collaboration with the General Counsel, provide cross-functional advice and counsel to Sterling team members on a wide variety of legal matters arising out of the day-to-day operations of Sterling Management. Leadership: Be responsible and accountable for your actions and reactions. Understand and engage in trainings, projects and processes aligned to this role and any organization-wide required trainings within the defined timelines. Work side by side along with leadership and support teams as appropriate. Incorporate learnings from fellow team members into your personal growth and development. Serve as a mentor to help in the growth and development of fellow team members. Create goals, processes, and habits to succeed in your personal growth and development. Cultivate a culture of diversity and inclusion for our team members by: Ensuring compliance with all SEC laws and regulations as well as government programs. Ensuring decisions made and work completed represent our company values. Develop and grow your self-awareness around your beliefs and behaviors. Communicate professionally and effectively with fellow team members through active listening to understand. Know as many team members by name and face as possible, using their name as much as possible. Participate in community initiatives and organizations. Understand and follow all OSHA and our company safety standards for work you perform.