A member of the Office of General Counsel, the Assistant General Counsel - Real Estate provides legal representation to DFCI, its executives, investigators, physicians, employees and the Board of Trustees primarily on real estate and facilities management matters and on other corporate and transactional legal matters as necessary. 

Position reports to the Senior Counsel or Practice Group Lead.  Position includes extensive interaction with senior administrative, medical and support staff throughout the institution, trustees, outside companies and outside counsel.

Located in Boston and the surrounding communities, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute brings together world renowned clinicians, innovative researchers and dedicated professionals, allies in the common mission of conquering cancer, HIV/AIDS and related diseases. Combining extremely talented people with the best technologies in a genuinely positive environment, we provide compassionate and comprehensive care to patients of all ages; we conduct research that advances treatment; we educate tomorrow's physician/researchers; we reach out to underserved members of our community; and we work with amazing partners, including other Harvard Medical School-affiliated hospitals.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Serve as the primary internal legal contact for the Facilities Management and Real Estate team.
• Review, draft, negotiate, interpret and advise clients on variety of real estate-related contracts, including leases, licenses, construction documents, contractor and consulting agreements, facility-related services agreements, and other real estate documents.
• Review and negotiate real estate-related matters for main and regional campus locations, network affiliations and other strategic initiatives.
• Support environmental and other regulatory compliance matters relating to DFCI properties.
• Support planning, permitting and contracting needs for construction and renovation projects.
• Draft and advise on Institute policies, procedures, and other operational documents.
• Advise on general corporate or transactional matters, which may include support in some of the following areas: patient care, faculty and professional staff, research, governance, finance, tax/nonprofit, philanthropy, privacy and security or business initiatives and alliances .
• Stays informed of industry-specific regulations, standards, and leading practices.
• Direct outside counsel and oversee their work.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• Knowledge of industry-specific regulations, standards, and leading practices.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Effective management and leadership skills.
• Outstanding client management skills with an ability to inspire confidence and trust within a variety of clients.
• Excellent presentation skills, including the ability to persuasively present cases to and establish credibility with senior institute leaders.
• Advanced creative problem-solving and conflict resolution skills with the ability to consistently produce creative and constructive solutions under pressure and with minimal supervision.
• Superb analytical ability.
• Ability to influence and effectively advise Institute senior leaders.
• Ability to build consensus with various stakeholders and third parties and form strong, collaborative working relationships.
• Ability to exercise strong and effective judgment.
• Ability to identify risks; balance the needs, demands and requirements of the Institute with such risks; and propose alternative structures or scenarios to mitigate risks.
• Ability to successfully and independently manage multiple complex legal projects simultaneously and to thrive in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

Minimum Education:

Juris Doctor from an accredited law school. 

Minimum Experience:

5 years of experience in law firm, corporate legal department, and/or government agency on real estate matters.  Advisory experience, including direct client advisory experience in real estate matters, including experience working with and advising senior real estate, facilities and operations executives and management professionals.   Demonstrated knowledge of federal, state and local laws involved in real estate transactions and facilities management.  Experience reviewing, drafting and negotiating real estate, construction and facility-related contracts, advising on zoning, permitting, environmental compliance and energy-related matters, and assessing legal risk in real estate and facilities documentation.  Experience with handling disputes related to real estate projects and contracts a plus. Familiarity with nonprofit, tax-exempt organizations engaged in academic, research, and patient care operations. 

License/Certification/Registration:

Current Massachusetts bar admission or admission in another jurisdiction with the ability to become licensed to practice in Massachusetts.

At Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, we work every day to create an innovative, caring, and inclusive environment where every patient, family, and staff member feels they belong.  As relentless as we are in our mission to reduce the burden of cancer for all, we are equally committed to diversifying our faculty and staff.  Cancer knows no boundaries and when it comes to hiring the most dedicated and diverse professionals, neither do we. If working in this kind of organization inspires you, we encourage you to apply.

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is an equal opportunity employer and affirms the right of every qualified applicant to receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability, age, ancestry, military service, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.

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