Chief Legal and Administrative Officer - Hybrid

About This Role

This executive-level opportunity involves overseeing the legal, administrative, and regulatory aspects of a large Wisconsin real estate operation and family office, serving as a key member of the development and acquisitions team. The role requires extensive expertise in commercial real estate law, development, acquisitions, property management, commercial leasing, banking, financial institutions, and administrative operations.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the company’s chief legal advisor, providing strategic legal counsel to the CEO, President, and leadership on commercial real estate, business transactions, family office matters, philanthropy, and property management, development, acquisitions, and related matters
• Oversee external legal resources when necessary
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations related to real estate development, property management, and corporate matters
• Manage litigation and dispute resolution, collaborating with external counsel when required
• Provide executive oversight of all administrative functions, ensuring day-to-day operations across the organization, including oversight of information technology and coordination with marketing partners
• Develop and implement administrative policies, procedures, and systems to improve productivity and consistency
• Align administrative operations with company strategy and long-term growth objectives
• Oversee administrative staff and functions, including officer operations, internal coordination, IT, and workplace management
• Drive continuous improvement in administrative workflows, project coordination, and cross-department collaboration
• Partner with department leaders to support organizational effectiveness and execution of key initiatives
• Manage relationships with administrative vendors, service providers, and operational partners
• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial real estate agreements, including commercial leases, purchase and sale agreements, deeds, easements, development contracts, administrative contracts, and financing/loan agreements
• Develop corporate operating strategies and draft business operating agreements for joint ventures, partnerships, and other business entities
• Ensure all contracts are legally compliant and protect the company's interests
• Partner with the President and COO to provide advice and counsel on development projects, including zoning, entitlements, environmental issues, infrastructure planning, vertical construction, and deal structuring
• Lead various aspects of property acquisitions, dispositions, and joint ventures, conducting thorough due diligence and transaction support
• Advise on construction contracts, ensuring compliance with regulations and agreements