Real Estate Senior Counsel

Description LIFE AT PACIFIC LIFESTYLE HOMES Experience the difference of being part of the Pacific Lifestyle Homes family. As a two-time recipient of the prestigious Building Industry Association "Builder of the Year" award and the esteemed National Housing Quality Gold Award, we are more than just a homebuilder – we are dedicated to BUILDING BETTER LIVES . From our humble beginnings in 1996, we have grown to construct over 6,500 homes and 130 communities across SW Washington, the Portland Metro area, greater Puget Sound area, and the Boise Metro landscape. Join us and build your career with a company committed to excellence and community impact.

JOB MISSION Pacific Lifestyle Homes is seeking a Real Estate Senior Counsel to serve as a key advisor to leadership, land acquisition, and development teams. This role is responsible for structuring, drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a wide range of real estate and operational agreements while proactively managing legal risk and supporting business objectives. This highly collaborative position requires both strong technical legal expertise and practical business judgment and reports directly to the Director of Land Acquisition and Development.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Real Estate Transactions:
Draft, review, and negotiate:

Purchase and Sale Agreements (PSAs)

Letters of Intent (LOIs)

Option Agreements, Joint Venture Agreements, and Land Banking Agreements

Provide legal support throughout the land acquisition and disposition process
Conduct title and due diligence review in coordination with internal and external partners
Identify and mitigate legal risks in real estate transactions
Development & Community Governance:
Draft and review:

Covenants, Conditions & Restrictions (CC&Rs)

Declarations and governing documents

Easements, development agreements, and plat-related documents

Partner with development teams to ensure compliance with local regulations and entitlements
Advise on HOA structures and governance matters
Contract Review & Risk Management:
Review, draft, and negotiate third-party contracts, including:

Vendor and service agreements

Construction-related agreements

Consulting and professional services contracts

Establish and maintain contract standards and templates
Ensure consistency in risk allocation and protection of company interests
Legal Advisory & Compliance:
Provide day-to-day legal guidance to internal stakeholders
Interpret and advise on applicable laws, land use, regulations, and compliance requirements
Coordinate with outside counsel as needed while managing cost and efficiency
Support dispute resolution and pre-litigation strategy when necessary
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education & Experience
Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school
Active license to practice law in Oregon and Washington (Idaho/Boise preferred)
10-30+ years of experience in real estate and/or land use transactional law, actively practicing
Experience with residential development and/or homebuilding
Skills & Competencies
Strong drafting and negotiation skills with attention to detail
Ability to translate legal risk into practical business guidance
Proactive, solution-oriented mindset
High level of integrity and sound judgment
Strong communication skills with both legal and non-legal stakeholders
Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
WHY WORK HERE
BENEFITS
Company supported medical, dental and vision benefits for employees and families
Participation in our 401(k)-retirement savings plan with Company contributions
New home discount
 Paid Time Off (PTO) that increases with your years of service
Seven paid holidays
Paid volunteer hours
Employee Recognition Program
Employee Referral Bonus - Up to $1,000
Engaging company culture – Including our annual “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off”
And much more!
OUR CULTURE / VALUES
At
Pacific Lifestyle Homes
, our vibrant culture defines who we are. We believe in the power of open communication, where every voice is valued and heard. With a strong emphasis on personal growth, we offer one-on-one coaching, regular reviews, and prioritize internal promotion whenever feasible. Our actions are guided by o
ur core values of respect, accountability, candor, humility, integrity, and teamwork
, shaping every decision we make and every interaction we have.

Build your career at Pacific Lifestyle Homes , where we are committed to the idea that a skilled team can build homes and communities that withstand the test of time. Picture yourself driving by our neighborhoods a decade from now, brimming with pride knowing you played a vital role in their creation. Do not miss the opportunity to make a lasting impact with us!

For additional information about Pacific Lifestyle Home’s Company Culture and how it can enrich your career, we invite you to view the video at the following link : https://youtu.be/Hud-5EsJ2fw

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• We are an in-person culture with a general work schedule of 8:00am – 5:00pm.
• Our dress code and appearance policy reflect our commitment to professionalism and our dedication to maintaining a premier standard as a homebuilder.
• Prior managerial reference checks, background check and a pre-employment drug screen are required steps in our hiring process.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Total Compensation Package:
$200,000 - $250,000 [Inclusive of base salary, profit sharing, and any applicable allowances. Final offer will be determined based on experience and qualifications]