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**Senior Legal Counsel** - Real estate specialist for asset management, portfolios, transactions at Fidelity's real estate investing unit. - 7+ years of experience in real estate transactions, credits, funds, REITs; law firm or in-house background. - Collaborate, advise, and influence senior stakeholders; lead projects with exceptional judgment and efficiency. - Draft and review documents, provide legal counsel and support for real estate funds. - Thrive in a team environment, excellent communication and interpersonal skills required. - Fidelity transitions to a full-time onsite working model with a phased rollout. - Competitive salary range, comprehensive benefits, and equal opportunity employer.
- Compensation
- $140,000 – $285,000 USD
- City
- Not specified
- Country
- United States
Currency: $ (USD)
Full Job Description
Fidelity will not provide immigration sponsorship for this position.
Job Description:
Senior Legal Counsel, Asset Management Legal, Real Estate Investing
The Role
The FMR LLC Legal Department is seeking to hire a real estate attorney to join the Asset Management, Portfolio Management and Transactional Support legal team. This role will provide legal support to Fidelitys asset management business, including Fidelitys alternative investment products business, focusing on real estate credit transactions, as well as real estate acquisitions, dispositions, joint ventures and financings primarily in the U.S., as well as day-to-day support for real estate assets, including legal matters related to leasing, operating and improving the assets. The selected candidate will also collaborate with other Fidelity attorneys and internal teams and external counsel on real estate fund formation, REIT issues and other related matters.
The Expertise and Skills you Bring
- J.D. required.
- A minimum of 7 years of proven experience.
- Law firm experience required, in-house experience a plus.
- Experience with real estate acquisitions, dispositions and financings, as well as day-to-day support for real estate assets, including leasing and reviewing agreements with property managers and other service providers.
- In-house experience and relevant business experience with real estate funds, REITS and real estate fund formation a plus.
- Experience with negotiating and closing real estate credit transactions preferred.
- Exceptional judgment and range. You will need to excel at quickly analyzing complex legal and business issues in a variety of substantive areas.
- Highly organized, self-motivated and self-directed. You need to be able to work efficiently, under pressure, with varying degrees of supervision, and lead projects in a dynamic environment.
- Must thrive in a team environment.
- Strong analytical, advocacy, and interpersonal skills, as well as the ability to advise and influence senior executives and professionals from diverse businesses.
- Outstanding writing and oral communication skills, adaptive to and effective for different audiences.
The Skills You Bring
- Leading real estate transactional matters for Fidelitys real estate funds and supporting fund formation efforts for real estate products.
- Providing general business counsel.
- Drafting and reviewing documents.
- Participating in cross-functional working teams.
- Forming working relationships with your business and legal colleagues.
Fidelitys Onsite Working Model
Fidelity is transitioning to a full-time onsite working model through a phased rollout across regions and roles. Currently, some roles and locations require 100% onsite presence, while others require less. Onsite expectations are likely to evolve as the rollout continues. This transition does not apply to fully remote roles.
Placement in the range will vary based on job responsibilities and scope, geographic location, candidates relevant experience, and other factors.
Base salary is only part of the total compensation package. Depending on the position and eligibility requirements, the offer package may also include bonus or other variable compensation.
We offer a wide range of benefits to meet your evolving needs and help you live your best life at work and at home. These benefits include comprehensive health care coverage and emotional well-being support, market-leading retirement, generous paid time off and parental leave, charitable giving employee match program, and educational assistance including student loan repayment, tuition reimbursement, and learning resources to develop your career. Note, the application window closes when the position is filled or unposted.
Please be advised that Fidelitys business is governed by the provisions of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, the Investment Company Act of 1940, ERISA, numerous state laws governing securities, investment and retirement-related financial activities and the rules and regulations of numerous self-regulatory organizations, including FINRA, among others. Those laws and regulations may restrict Fidelity from hiring and/or associating with individuals with certain Criminal Histories.
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Benefits that balance life and work
From our fully paid parent leave to our on-site health and wellness centers, our benefits support the belief that more balance you have, the better you can achieve your goals.
Company overview
Company overview
At Fidelity, we are passionate about making our financial expertise broadly accessible and effective in helping people live the lives they want. We are a privately held company that places a high degree of value in creating and nurturing a work environment that attracts the best talent and reflects our commitment to our associates. We are proud of our diverse and inclusive workplace where we respect and value our associates for their unique perspectives and experience.
Reasonable accommodations
Fidelity will reasonably accommodate applicants with disabilities who need adjustments to participate in the application or interview process. To initiate a request for an accommodation contact the HR Accommodation Team by sending an email to accommodations@fmr.com, or by calling 800-835-5099, prompt 2, option 3.
Equal opportunity employer
Fidelity Investments is an equal opportunity employer. We believe that the most effective way to attract, develop, and retain a diverse workforce is to build an enduring culture of inclusion and belonging.
Applicant screening
At Fidelity, we value honesty, integrity, and the safety of our associates and customers within a heavily regulated industry. Certain roles may require candidates to go through a preliminary credit check during the screening process. Candidates who are presented with a Fidelity offer will need to go through a background investigation and may be asked to provide additional documentation as requested. This investigation includes but is not limited to a criminal, civil litigations and regulatory review, employment, education, and credit review (role dependent). These investigations will account for 7 years or more of history, depending on the role. Where permitted by federal or state law, Fidelity will also conduct a pre-employment drug screen, which will review for the following substances: Amphetamines, THC (marijuana), cocaine, opiates, phencyclidine.
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