Director, Real Estate Counsel

Company: Prologis
Location: Denver
Posted on: April 7, 2025

Job Description:

Prologis, Inc. is the global leader in logistics real estate. In partnership with our customers and our communities, we develop modern, high-quality properties that set the standard for innovative building design and sustainability. Prologis owns or has investments in properties and development projects of -1.2 billion square feet in 19 countries and enables 2.8% of the world's GDP. We have committed to achieve net zero emissions by 2040. Beyond real estate, our Essentials platform optimizes the company's global asset portfolio to provide our customers solutions that address today's warehouse and shipping challenges. Prologis Ventures invests in logistics innovation and technology companies to modernize supply chains worldwide.Job Title: Director, Real Estate CounselCompany: PrologisA day in the life:Prologis is seeking a Director, Real Estate Counsel to join its North America real estate transactional legal team. Our 15-member team includes seven attorneys, primarily based in Denver, and is expanding again. While the preferred location is Denver, we welcome highly qualified candidates in other listed Prologis market locations with extensive experience and the ability to independently lead all aspects of sophisticated real estate transactions.This individual will be a key member of the real estate transactional group within the legal department - a business savvy attorney who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. They must excel at driving complex transactions, strategically balancing legal risk and business objectives. This is not a passive oversight role. The selected attorney will be a hands-on practitioner at the forefront of sophisticated real estate deals, proactively leading, negotiating, structuring, and closing some of the most complex and sophisticated real estate transactions in the industry. Their work will directly impact Prologis' growth and expansion, with a focus on acquisitions, dispositions, development, financing, and data center pursuits and conversions.Key responsibilities include:

• Draft and negotiate intricate real estate transaction documents with a primary focus on acquisitions, dispositions, and ground leasing of both developed and undeveloped properties.
• Structure and quarterback complex transactions, including deal structuring, conducting and overseeing title and survey review, managing in-house paralegals, and ensuring smooth closings.
• Support and drive all legal aspects of data center conversion, power procurement, acquisitions, disposition and financing.
• Manage outside counsel on land use, entitlements, and zoning matters to ensure compliance and project viability.
• Work side-by-side with internal teams to craft and negotiate project-related agreements, including development agreements, construction contracts, construction management agreements, easements, licenses, cost-sharing agreements, CCRs, and PILOT agreements.
• Lead and manage non-landlord/tenant litigation matters, including condemnation, title or boundary dispute, construction defect, and environmental litigation.
• Be ready to tackle additional legal challenges as our portfolio and business evolve.Building blocks for success:Required:
• JD from an accredited law school in U.S. and a minimum of 10+ years of real estate transactional experience similar in scope to the described responsibilities.
• Superior written and verbal communication skills required.
• Exhibits grace under pressure, comfortable with high volume of transactions, has a good sense of humor and thrives in a fast-paced environment.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills, a commitment to professionalism, integrity, collegiality, and the ability to work on a wide range of legal matters.
• Must be a strong team player with a collaborative mindset, working seamlessly with colleagues across legal, business, and cross-functional teams to drive transactions forward and achieve shared goals.
• Must be an independent, self-directed, organized and diligent worker, and able to work with minimal supervision.
• Must be flexible in order to respond quickly and positively to shifting demands and opportunities.
• Able to work under tight deadlines, handle multiple, detailed tasks simultaneously, prioritize appropriately, and delegate to resources available.
• Must be able to anticipate problems and issues and exercise independent judgment to make sound, justifiable legal decisions and take action in solving problems while knowing when and to whom to escalate issues.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
• Experience working either at a large in-house legal department or at a medium to large law firm.Hiring Salary Range of: $167,000 - $208,000. Salary and whole compensation package (bonus target & LTI (Long Term Incentives) to be determined by the candidate's location, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.People First:Each of us working at Prologis plays an essential role in the enduring success of our company. We value people who are decisive, courageous and adaptable. While we are one company, locations and departments operate with autonomy and accountability. Individuals take the initiative here.When you join Prologis, you work shoulder to shoulder with some of the top talent in the industry to do the best work of your career. Every employee belongs. Every employee contributes. Employees advance their careers here.As a successful global enterprise, Prologis has never lost sight of what matters most, our strong belief that our people are the most important part of our business. And because of that, we provide a generous total rewards package and take a lot of time to focus on quality management and leadership development. People come first here.All full-time roles in the US come with a robust benefits package which includes healthcare, dental, and vision insurance for employees and eligible dependents. Prologis also offers several other wellness, financial, and work/lifestyle-specific benefits. Our 401(k) retirement plan has a company match of 50% up to 12% of eligible compensation. We also offer generous PTO with a starting accrual of 22 days a year in addition to paid holidays and volunteer time.All job offers are contingent upon successful completion of background verification. Prologis is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religions, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.Employment Type: Full timeLocation: Denver, ColoradoAdditional Locations: Columbia, Maryland, Dallas, Texas, Indianapolis, Indiana, Las Vegas, Nevada, Nashville, Tennessee, Phoenix, Arizona
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