Assistant General Counsel-Compliance (TN)

Matthews Real Estate Investment Services, Inc., a premier commercial real estate investment services and technology company specializing in investment sales, leasing, and advisory services with a commitment to providing unmatched service and market expertise, is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Assistant General Counsel – Compliance to join our dynamic legal team. This role is ideal for an attorney with 8-10 years of experience, preferably with a strong background in commercial real estate transactions, corporate law, and regulatory compliance. As a key legal advisor, the Corporate Counsel – Compliance will work closely with senior leadership, internal stakeholders, and external counsel to support the company’s growth while ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations, reporting directly to the Deputy General Counsel – Compliance.

At Matthews, we empower our clients to achieve their investment goals. Our people are our greatest asset, and we foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement. The Assistant General Counsel position is critical to these objectives. The ideal candidate for this role will be motivated and comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-energy environment with first-hand experience in-house in a real estate brokerage or other highly regulated and fast paced industries.

Responsibilities:

Commercial Real Estate Transactions –

• Draft, review, and assist with negotiations of real estate transaction agreements such as listing agreements, representation agreements, commission agreements, agency disclosures and agreements, and others
• Provide legal support for real estate transactions

Corporate Governance and Compliance –

• Advise on corporate governance matters including policies, procedures, and manuals
• Ensure compliance with state and federal laws and regulations

Contract Management –

• Draft, review, and assist with negotiations of a variety of contracts including vendor agreements, service agreements, and partnership agreements
• Manage the company’s contract database and implement best practices for contract administration

Employment –

• Support management and human resources with employment matters, including drafting and reviewing employment agreements, policies, and procedures

Litigation and Risk Management –

• Provide oversight and guidance on litigation matters, including litigation support to the General Counsel and Deputy General Counsel – Litigation as well as management of external counsel
• Identify potential risks and develop strategies to mitigate those risks

General Legal Support –

• Provide day-to-day legal counsel to various departments within the company, including finance, operations, marketing, human resources, and transactions
• Stay updated on changes in laws and regulations affecting the real estate industry

Requirements:

Minimum Requirements–

• Juris doctor from an accredited law school
• Licensed in good standing to practice law in Tennessee (or be qualified to become licensed to practice law in Tennessee)
• 8 to 10 years of relevant legal experience in a law firm and/or in-house counsel role
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Exceptional contract drafting skills
• Ability to handle multiple priorities, work independently, and deliver results

Preferred Requirements-

• Strong knowledge of real estate transactions, corporate governance, and regulatory compliance
• At least 5 years of experience in a major law firm primarily focused on employment, corporate governance, or regulatory compliance
• At least 3 to 5 years of experience in-house in the real estate brokerage or another highly regulated industry
• Highly organized and attentive to detail
• Strong litigation experience, including actual trial experience