The U-Haul International, Inc. Legal Department seeks a highly skilled Assistant General Counsel with at least 5 years of finance and real estate experience who will provide legal counsel to U-Haul and its related real estate companies and protect the interests of the large network of entities in the U-Haul System. The qualified candidate will be integrally involved with real estate acquisitions, development, financings, and dispositions. Experience with zoning laws and regulations will also be helpful. The role will collaborate with company leaders, internal legal staff, outside counsel, and title companies and other vendors. The candidate must possess the ability to quickly assess the legal exposure and business considerations posed by a variety of situations unique to U-Haul and provide concise and clear legal advice to both U-Haul field personnel and senior management.
Responsibilities:
Real estate transactions across the US and Canada including acquisition documents, due diligence, easements, declarations, construction agreements, title and survey review, etc.
Collaborating with the finance and real estate teams to negotiate, draft, and review loan documents for real estate financing transactions
Management of outside counsel
Support for leasing team
General legal advice to U-Haul field personnel on a wide variety of legal issues
Drafting, reviewing, negotiating, and administering certain contracts
Other related duties as required for assigned
Requirements:
At least 5 years of transactional real estate experience
JD from an ABA-accredited school and licensed to practice in at least one U.S. state
Must be in good standing in all jurisdictions where the candidate is licensed to practice law
Prefer legal experience in-house or with a highly regarded law firm
Excellent research, writing, and analytical skills
Strong interpersonal skills and a proactive mindset
Must be willing to work in office
Minimal travel required
U-Haul Offers:
Full Medical coverage
Prescription plans
Dental & Vision Plans
New indoor fitness gym
Gym Reimbursement Program
Registered Dietitian Program
Weight Watchers
Onsite medical clinic for you and your family
Career stability
Opportunities for advancement
Valuable on-the-job training
Tuition reimbursement program
Free online courses for personal and professional development at U-Haul University®
Business and travel insurance
You Matter Employee Assistance Program
Paid holidays, vacation, and sick days
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
401(k) Savings Plan
Life insurance
Critical Illness/Group Accident
24-hour physician available for kids
MetLaw Legal program
MetLife auto and home insurance
Mindset App Program
Discounts on cell phone plans, hotels, and more
LifeLock Identity Theft
Savvy consumer wellness programs - from health care tips to financial wellness
Dave Ramsey’s SmartDollar Program
U-Haul Federal Credit Union
Wellness Program
U-Haul is an equal opportunity employer. All applications for employment will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, provincial, state, or local law. Individual accommodations are available on requests for applicants taking part in all aspects of the selection process. Information obtained during this process will only be shared on a need to know basis.