Assistant General Counsel - Real Estate & Development

 

When you join Sunrise Senior Living, you will be able to use your unique skills to empower residents to live longer, healthier, and happier lives. Not only will you build meaningful relationships with residents, their families, and team members alike, you will also gain joy in serving others and deep fulfillment in your work. Explore how you can follow your passions and shed light on meaningful ways to serve, grow, and shine together.

 

Sunrise Senior Living was again certified as a Great Place to Work® by Activated Insights. This is the 8th time Sunrise has received this top culture and workplace designation, highlighting the special place Sunrise is to be a part of.

COMMUNITY NAME

Community Support Office

Job ID

2026-236882

JOB OVERVIEW

Sunrise is seeking a highly proficient, business-minded lawyer with excellent interpersonal, analytical and matter management skills to join our legal team as a transactional Assistant General Counsel.

RESPONSIBILITIES & QUALIFICATIONS

Essential Duties

As a part of the Sunrise team, supporting our Mission, Principles of Service and Core Values is a fundamental part of this job. Our foundational belief is the sacred value of human life. The unique responsibilities for this role include but are not limited to the essential functions listed as follows:

• Provide legal support to the Real Estate, Development, and Asset Management teams of Sunrise Senior Living.

• Provide advice and counsel on a broad range of legal matters, including real estate transactions and development matters, purchase and sale agreements, letters of intent, title/survey diligence oversight, financings, senior living management contracts, joint venture agreements, and other related contracts, drafting and negotiating other transactional and general contracts, and providing general corporate advice and assistance.

• Support business policies and practices with the ability to explain these policies and procedures clearly to others.

• Ensure compliance with all laws relating to applicable work performed.

• Advise business and operational team members and senior managers on all aspects of related work.

• Maintain compliance in assigned required training and all training required by state/province or other regulating authorities as applicable to this role to ensure that Sunrise standards are always met.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

 

Core Competencies

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, interpersonal and presentation skills, including the ability to prepare and deliver information concisely orally and in writing.

• Strong analytical, critical thinking, problem solving, and legal skills

• Ability to work in high-pressure situations

• Ability to negotiate effectively in complex legal matters

 

Experience and Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed throughout this job description are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required.

• 6-7 years of experience as a lawyer in a law firm, business, or government, focused on corporate, real estate, development and contract work

• A background in corporate, real estate, and finance work is preferred

• Attorney license in good standing and admission to the bar in at least one state

• Possess strong business acumen and integrate legal and business objectives

• Ability to exercise sound legal and business judgement and ability to influence at varying levels of the organization

• Experience with senior living and/or the hospitality industries preferred

ABOUT SUNRISE

Ready to take the next step and make a bigger impact than you ever imagined? As part of our team, you will help brighten the future for everyone at Sunrise and beyond. That is why we make it a priority to celebrate the unique ways you bring moments of togetherness and joy to everyone you serve. And when combined with the support, benefits, and growth opportunities we offer, the result is a career that PositivelyShines with everything you need to reach your goals – at work and in your life.

 

We also offer benefits and other compensation that include:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability Plans
• Retirement Savings Plans
• Employee Assistant Program / Discount Program
• Paid time off (PTO), sick time, and holiday pay
• myFlexPay offered to get paid within hours of a shift 
• Tuition Reimbursement
• In addition to base compensation, Sunrise may offer discretionary and/or non-discretionary bonuses. The eligibility to receive such a bonus will depend on the employee’s position, plan/program offered by Sunrise at the time, and required performance pursuant to the plan/program.
• Some benefits have eligibility requirements

Apply today to learn why Sunrise Senior Living is a certified Great Place to Work®

PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS

Sunrise considers the health and safety of its residents, family members, and team members among its highest priorities.  Employment with Sunrise is contingent upon completing and passing a drug test (which does not include marijuana) and Tuberculosis Test, and a physical evaluation and a background check where required.  Covid-19 and Influenza vaccination may be required if mandated by applicable federal, state, and local laws and authorities.

COMPENSATION DISCLAIMER

Selected candidates will be offered competitive compensation based on geographic location of community/office, skills, experience, qualifications, and certifications/licenses (where applicable).