Corporate Counsel - Real Estate

Overview

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Rural King is seeking a Corporate Counsel to support the company’s legal, regulatory compliance, and real estate needs. This role partners with leadership and business teams to manage legal matters, oversee contracts and compliance programs, address claims and litigation, and provide guidance on real estate transactions, leases, and regulatory requirements. The ideal candidate brings strong legal expertise, sound business judgment, and a proactive approach to protecting the company while supporting its continued growth.

Related Job Titles

Corporate Counsel • Corporate Attorney • In-House Counsel • Corporate Compliance Counsel • Real Estate Counsel • Commercial Counsel • General Counsel • Associate General Counsel • Corporate Legal Counsel • Business Attorney

Responsibilities

What You’ll do

As a Corporate Counsel, you will be ensuring that the company complies with relevant laws and policies. This includes staying abreast of developments, interpreting laws and regulations in the context of the company’s activities, and ensuring that key personnel are in possession of necessary information. This position assists with company legal and regulatory matters and specifically oversees compliance and real estate matters.

• Responsible for assisting with all regulatory compliance and the oversight of general company compliance.
• Oversee vendor compliance process.
• Manage and lead a team to assist the company with legal concerns, contracts, claims, and creating company policies.
• Manage and respond to third party claims.
• Broadly oversee federal, state, and local compliance and licensing, including compliance for specialized areas of transportation and logistics, international imports, aviation, and business development.
• Work with the legal team to resolve broad range of company’s expanding legal needs.
• Participate in litigation.
• Control inquiries from regulatory agencies, customers, and the business community.
• Create business legal reports and correspondence, and effectively present information to senior management.
• Manage compliance with trademarks, patents, intellectual property, and trade secrets and assist with overseeing management of trademark portfolio.
• Primarily support and advise management in all legal aspects of real estate issues including lease negotiations and disputes, zoning issues and construction matters.
• Communicate with other areas within the company to answer and advise regarding any real estate related questions/interpretations.
• Responsible for verifying all critical portfolio dates: lease commencement date, rent commencement date, possession dates, rent schedules, rent increase dates, option notice dates, expiration dates, etc.
• Coordinate with other internal stakeholders regarding real property tax assessments and assist General Counsel to prepare multi-jurisdictional appeals.
• Work with General Counsel to resolve broad range of Company’s expanding legal
• Developing business best practices and procedures that will mitigate Company’s risk.
• Identifying the need for legal support for business transactions and projects.
• Partner with legal team on general contracts, third-party agreements, and vendor supplier relationships.
• Assist with management of external counsel and general litigation.
• Prepare and file government reports.
• Review new business relationships with vendors and subcontractors.
• Guide managers on regulatory and compliance matters.
• Analyze legal issues relating to proposed ideas.
• Represent the company at trials.
• Draft broad range of legal documents, including documents needed to form and operate various business entities.
• Provide supervision to outside lawyers hired to assist the company with their specialized legal services.
• Lead associates in a way that exemplifies the leadership principles taught in Rural King’s Thrive Leadership Program.
• Use discretion and independent judgment in daily decisions while maintaining a high level of confidentiality and professionalism.
• Actively participate in learning initiatives offered such as training programs, workshops, and webinars. Leverage these opportunities to acquire new knowledge, refine existing skills, and stay current on the latest developments.
• Provide friendly, proactive, and professional internal and external support to others, assisting with inquiries, concerns, and issues promptly and effectively.
• Demonstrate behaviors that exemplify Rural King’s Values: People First, Integrity, Attitude, Initiative, Teamwork, Accountability, and Continuous Improvement.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What We’re Looking For

• At least 5 years of applicable business and law practice experience and Juris Doctorate degree or equivalent combination of experience and education.
• Attorney’s license in Illinois (Dual license in Indiana, Florida, or other states of operation helpful).
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent verbal and written interpersonal and communication skills.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Strong understanding of retail business practices.
• Excellent negotiation and conflict resolution skills.
• Demonstrated ability to adapt in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Demonstrated ability to coach and mentor team members.
• Strong supervisory and leadership skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.
• Demonstrated behaviors must reflect integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.

Qualifications

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods.
• Ability to lift up to 15 pounds periodically.
• Ability to navigate and access all required facilities.
• Ability to communicate effectively in person, by phone, and electronically.
• Close vision required for computer-related activities.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

Why Join Rural King?

At Rural King, we believe our people are the foundation of our success. As a family-owned company with a strong history of growth, we provide opportunities to learn, grow, and build a rewarding career.

When you join our team, you'll enjoy:

• Competitive pay
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• 401(k) with company match
• Associate discounts
• Career growth and advancement opportunities
• Training and professional development
• A collaborative, team-focused work environment

The pay range for this position is $100,000 - $150,000 annualized and is bonus eligible. Exact compensation is determined by factors such as relevant geographic location, education, certifications, experience, job level, shift, and organizational needs. Eligible associates may also receive overtime pay in compliance with applicable laws.

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