General Counsel

About SCDC:

S.H.A.R.E. Community Development Corp. is a problem-solving multifamily real estate development and investment company based in Houston that develops, builds, sells, and manages Class-A apartment communities. Our core values are built upon "S.H.A.R.E.", which stands for Supplying Humanity with Achievements, Resources and Education. Our mission is delivering superior returns for Investor-Purchasers, providing maximum value for their tenants, and creating positive impacts in the communities we serve by focusing on a holistic betterment of society and by recognizing that profit is only one aspect of our broader goals and responsibilities.

Why SCDC:

At SCDC, our dedication to integrity means creating relationships that are the foundation of all our internal and external interactions as a company. If you share our relentless pursuit for a better future, our passion for innovation, and are excited about working with some of the top innovators in the world, then this could be the place for you.

Who We are Looking For:

We are seeking four (4) highly experienced attorneys to serve as the General Counsel of a practice group within the SCDC Legal Department. Each General Counsel will report to the Chief Legal Officer of SCDC. You would be responsible for performing your own work assignments and for supervising the performance of the work assignments of 4 attorneys who would be reporting to you. You must have 10+ years as a practicing attorney specializing in one of the four following disciplines: Real Estate Law / Transactions, Corporate Structure / Formation, Compliance / Risk Mitigation, or Litigation.

General Counsel – Corporate Structure and Formation

You will develop the legal strategies to implement the optimal corporate structure from operational, logistical, accounting, and tax perspectives for a large nationwide conglomerate of vertically integrated subsidiaries. You will provide legal advice on the structuring of corporate acquisitions. You will be responsible for formulating all organizational and governance operating agreements and other Company documentation for corporations, LLCs, Series LLCs, and PMAs (including but not limited to HOAs, etc.) that can be adapted to the multiple jurisdictions in which the Company will conduct our business.

General Counsel – Real Estate and Transactions

You will provide legal advice on land acquisition, permitting, zoning, and other legal issues in connection with the real estate development of mixed-use multifamily luxury apartment communities on a nationwide scale. This advice would also include advice, analysis, and recommendations relating to environmental site assessments, title commitments, ALTA surveys, land use, and zoning issues. You will negotiate and draft retail and commercial lease agreements, letters of intent and purchase agreements, subordination, and non-disturbance agreements with our retail and business tenants. You will be responsible for handling all legal matters involving landlord-tenant issues for our property management company.

General Counsel – Compliance and Risk Management

You will create and implement a Company-wide legal compliance program that incorporates the Company’s Values, Mission, and Code of Business Conduct that will uphold our corporate standards and culture and will always meet or exceed all requirements under applicable Federal, state and local law. You will prepare proactive, prescriptive, and remedial risk assessment, detection, mitigation, and other risk management strategies that will be incorporated into a rigorous risk management system across numerous disciplines covering policies, protocols, processes, procedures, and training for Company personnel across all disciplines.

General Counsel – Litigation

You will provide strategic guidance, conduct legal research, develop case strategies, and manage complex litigation from the initial claim stage through final resolution. You will represent the Company in trial, post-trial, and appellate matters, including court hearings, settlement negotiations, post-trial, and appellate proceedings. Your work in these proceedings will include directly handling (or supervising the work of both in-house and outside counsel) preparing and responding to discovery, taking depositions, conducting investigations, and drafting pleadings, motions, and trial and appellate briefs.

Qualifications:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree.
• Admission to the Texas Bar in good standing (or the ability to become admitted to the Texas Bar within a year if licensed in another state).
• Minimum of 10+ years of experience as a practicing attorney.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, excellent communication skills, and a proven record of accomplishment in delivering high-quality work in your relevant practice area.

Additional Details:

• This position is in Downtown Houston, Texas 77002.
• The salary range is between $260,000 and $286,000.
• This is an on-site role. We do not offer remote or hybrid working opportunities.
• The ideal candidate must be available to start with two weeks of acceptance date.
• Limited relocation assistance may be provided under some circumstances.

Disclaimer:

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities as needed.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

S.H.A.R.E. Community Development Corp. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected under applicable discrimination law. SCDC strives to cultivate an environment of employee inclusion, innovation and passion that values all voices and opinions. We help each other succeed and remarkable things happen when people from a diverse set of backgrounds come together. Please visit our website at https://sharecommunitydevelopmentcorp.com

Notice to Third Party Agencies:

Please note that S.H.A.R.E. Community Development Corp. does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Recruitment Fee Agreement, we will not consider or agree to payment of any referral compensation or recruiter fee. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement, we explicitly reserve the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of S.H.A.R.E. Community Development Corp.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Employee Building Purchase Program Option
• Quarterly Profit-Sharing
• Generous Vacation and PTO
• Paid Holidays / Floating Days
• 401(k) [Future]

Comprehensive Employee Healthcare – 100% Company Paid

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Disability
• Paid Parental Leave
• Life

Work Location: In person (NOT REMOTE OR HYBRID)

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $260,000.00 - $286,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• Express which one (1) of the four (4) following disciplines are you specializing in.

1. Tax
2. IP, Patent &Trademarks
3. HR & Employment
4. ADR

License/Certification:

• State of Texas Bar Card (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Houston, TX 77002: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person