Position Information
| Posting date |
05/05/2025 |
| Closing date |
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| Open Until Filled |
Yes |
| Position Number |
1129314 |
| Position Title |
Associate General Counsel and Director for Real Estate Transactions |
| Hiring Range Minimum |
$190,000 |
| Hiring Range Maximum |
$237,500 |
| Union Type |
Not a Union Position |
| SEIU Level |
Not an SEIU Position |
| FLSA Status |
Exempt |
| Employment Category |
Regular Full Time |
| Scheduled Months per Year |
12 |
| Scheduled Hours per Week |
40 |
| Schedule |
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| Location of Position |
Hanover, NH |
| Remote Work Eligibility? |
Onsite only |
| Is this a term position? |
No |
| If yes, length of term in months. |
n/a |
| Is this a grant funded position? |
No |
| Position Purpose |
The Associate General Counsel and Director for Real Estate Transactions will provide broad-based real estate law counseling advice regarding all aspects of Dartmouth's real estate portfolio and will play a key role in identifying, developing, and providing financial analysis of real estate development opportunities to achieve the College's strategic goals. The position reports to the
AVP of Real Estate and Special Counsel and ultimately to the General Counsel as a member of the Office of the General Counsel team. |
| Description |
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| Required Qualifications - Education and Yrs Exp |
JD |
| Required Qualifications - Skills, Knowledge and Abilities |
- Bachelor's degree with excellent academic credentials
- JD from nationally recognized law school with excellent academic credentials
- Ten years of experience in real estate law
- Minimum of 7-10 years of experience in real estate investment, development, asset management, or private equity.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Financial modeling, valuation, and underwriting skills.
- In-depth knowledge of various real estate asset classes.
- Knowledge of higher education real estate strategies.
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| Preferred Qualifications |
- Excellent interpersonal communications skills and positive, collaborative working style.
- Ability to relate well to diverse group of constituents and to build strong relationships within and among those groups
- Possesses an innovative and strategic approach to problem solving
- Strong analytical, communication, and presentation skills.
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| Department Contact for Recruitment Inquiries |
Associate VP Real Estate & Special Counsel to Campus Services |
| Department Contact Phone Number |
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| Department Contact for Cover Letter and Title |
Associate VP Real Estate & Special Counsel to Campus Services, Jessica Nylund |
| Department Contact's Phone Number |
Jessica.A.Nylund@dartmouth.edu |
| Equal Opportunity Employer |
Dartmouth College is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer with a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion. We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other legally protected status. Applications by members of all underrepresented groups are encouraged. |
| Background Check |
Employment in this position is contingent upon consent to and successful completion of a pre-employment background check, which may include a criminal background check, reference checks, verification of work history, conduct review, and verification of any required academic credentials, licenses, and/or certifications, with results acceptable to Dartmouth College. A criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify an applicant from employment. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law. |
| Is driving a vehicle (e.g. Dartmouth vehicle or off road vehicle, rental car, personal car) an essential function of this job? |
Yes |
| Special Instructions to Applicants |
Dartmouth College has a Tobacco-Free Policy. Smoking and the use of tobacco-based products (including smokeless tobacco) are prohibited in all facilities, grounds, vehicles or other areas owned, operated or occupied by Dartmouth College with no exceptions. For details, please see our policy.
https://policies.dartmouth.edu/policy/tobacco-free-policy
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| Additional Instructions |
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| Quick Link |
https://searchjobs.dartmouth.edu/postings/78663 |
Key Accountabilities
| Description |
Legal Advice and Representation
- Provides legal advice to Campus Services and other divisional College administrators on a wide variety of real estate and facilities matters including construction, development and capital renewal projects, acquisitions and sales, residential and commercial leases, ground leases, easements and licenses, purchase options, commercial finance, title matters, and related zoning and permitting.
- Drafts and negotiates contracts and provides legal advice regarding negotiation strategy and deal structure for development projects.
- Represents, or coordinates representation with outside counsel, the College in proceedings before local planning and zoning boards in in connection with work relating to new construction and capital renewal projects and assists as needed with permitting application materials.
- Provides advice on real property tax related issues, approaches and strategy, exemption filings, abatements, and related matters.
- On behalf of the Office of General Counsel, manages, with the assistance of outside counsel, College litigation matters relating to real property and facilities owned by the College. Serves as liaison with outside counsel, coordinates and conducts internal case preparation efforts and research activities, develops strategies, and reviews and authorizes billings for services.
- Acts as a member of the Office of General Counsel team while supporting the strategic direction and implementation of Dartmouth's campus stewardship to support the mission of the College through Campus Services.
- Performs other duties in other legal service areas - including but not limited to litigation management, policy formulation, and leadership - as needed to advance the effective operation of the Office of the General Counsel, as assigned at the discretion of the General Counsel.
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| Percentage Of Time |
55 |
| Description |
Real Estate Development and Transactions
- Identifies development opportunities and financing models to utilize existing holdings to meet existing strategic goals.
- Develops and executes plans for monetizing real estate assets and creating liquidity for other development opportunities
- Conducts due diligence, market research, and financial modeling to evaluate potential real estate acquisitions, dispositions, and development opportunities.
- Assists in structuring joint ventures, partnerships, and other investment vehicles to optimize returns and align transactions with institutional goals.
- Monitors real estate market trends, economic indicators, metrics, and regulatory changes that may impact or influence the College's repositioning of land assets.
- Ensures College assets are fit for purpose and zoned properly for new or expanded use.
- Leads feasibility studies for new project opportunities, including cost-benet assessments.
- Works with College financial analyst and outside consultants, as necessary, to prepare proforma financial reports and presentations for senior leadership and stakeholders.
- Ensures compliance with College policies and finance guidelines.
- Collaborates with College property managers, planners, and project managers, and with developers, brokers, consultants, entitlement authorities, legal advisors and community groups to execute and manage initiatives.
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| Percentage Of Time |
40 |
| Description |
Culture and Employee Belonging
We are actively striving to make Campus Services a desired place to work in the Upper Valley, a place where people feel welcomed, where they can be their authentic selves, be heard, and feel accepted. We want this culture to be felt by those who receive our services. The way we treat one another should be the same way we treat our customers.
- Demonstrates a commitment to inclusion, and cultural awareness through actions, interactions, and communications with others.
- Participates in division wide CEB initiatives and training, including promotion of the 7 Principles (Empathy, Fairness, Dependability, Inclusivity, Consideration, Vulnerability and Respect).
- Collaborates, when appropriate, on other CEB-related initiatives within the division and College.
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| Percentage Of Time |
5 |
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Demonstrates a commitment to diversity, inclusion, and cultural awareness through actions, interactions, and communications with others. |
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Performs other duties as assigned. |
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May 05, 2025