Job Details

Real Estate General Counsel & Head of Operations

Location: Columbus, OH Employment Type: Full-Time

Alpha Partners, an owner and operator, is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Real Estate General Counsel and Head of Operations to join our fast-growing team. This is a unique opportunity for a dedicated legal professional to not only manage a wide range of legal matters, but also act as a strategic business partner. We are a lean, nimble team that has grown rapidly year over year, and the right candidate will be a leader of change in our continued growth.

About Us

Alpha Partners delivers attractive, risk-adjusted returns to investors by creating value through acquisitions and management of our diverse portfolio of apartment complexes. We focus on value-add multi-family and mixed-use assets with a focus on the Midwest and Southeast regions.

Key Responsibilities

As our General Counsel, you will be responsible for a wide range of legal and business functions. Your primary duties will include:

• Real Estate Transactions: Structure, draft, negotiate, and close various agreements, including purchase and sale agreements, joint venture agreements, and property management and leasing agreements.
• Property Management: Manage all legal matters related to our apartment complexes, including a high volume of landlord-tenant issues and the full eviction process, from drafting notices to representing the company in court proceedings.
• Litigation: Manage and represent the company in all litigation matters, including lawsuits related to tenant disputes, contract issues, and property liability.
• Legal Oversight: Plan and coordinate due diligence for all real estate transactions, and provide legal oversight for all real estate financing, acquisitions, and dispositions.
• Compliance & Strategy: Ensure compliance with all local, state, and federal laws, including fair housing regulations and property management codes. You will also provide counsel on litigation strategy and proactively develop legal solutions to achieve our business objectives.
• Training & Leadership: Serve as the primary legal liaison for our team, providing training on legal best practices and working cross-functionally to foster professional relationships.

Qualifications

• Education: A Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school is required.
• Experience: You must have an active license to practice law in the state of Ohio. We are looking for a mid-level associate from a top-tier or real estate-focused law firm, or an in-house counsel from a leading financial institution. Proven strength in litigation and evictions is essential.
• Specialized Knowledge: A deep understanding of residential real estate, landlord-tenant law, litigation, and real estate financing is essential. Familiarity with loan documents and intercreditor, co-lender, and participation agreements is a significant plus.
• Professional Skills: The ideal candidate is a pragmatic, results-oriented attorney with a solution-driven, positive, and team-oriented mentality. You must possess excellent analytical, negotiation, and communication skills, with the ability to work independently and manage a heavy caseload with a high level of professionalism.

To Apply

Please submit your resume, a cover letter, and a list of references to. We look forward to hearing from you.