PLACE
Legal Counsel
Bellingham, WA · Senior
Sponsorship not specified$100k-$125kDetected 85 days ago
M&ALeadershipCommunicationCollaborationOrganizational Skills
About the role
- If you thrive in fast-paced environments, enjoy practical business law, and want hands-on exposure to deals, operations, and AI-enabled legal workflows, this is your PLACE.
- You don't just interpret contracts-you understand how they impact operations, deals, and growth.
- You're comfortable working directly with business owners and operators, translating legal complexity into clear, actionable guidance.
Responsibilities
- Serve as a legal partner to internal operations teams and external business operators, providing practical guidance on disputes, risk, and compliance issues
- Support the execution of corporate development initiatives, including acquisitions and integrations
- Prepare transaction-related documents including NDAs, LOIs, closing certificates, and ancillary deal materials
- Support post-closing integration of acquired entities into PLACE's corporate structure
- Develop and improve internal legal templates, playbooks, and contract approval workflows
- Collaborate with senior attorneys on complex legal matters and strategic initiatives
- Support special projects as the legal team evolves and scales with the business
- Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- As Legal Counsel, you'll partner closely with business operators, internal leadership, and senior attorneys to support commercial execution, corporate development, and an aggressive acquisition strategy.
- You communicate clearly, write well, and know how to build trust across both legal and non-legal stakeholders.
Requirements
- Familiarity or comfort with AI tools, contract lifecycle management systems, or legal operations platforms
- Skills You Have:
- You are a business-minded attorney who enjoys being close to the action.
- You are also practical and solutions-oriented.
- JD from an accredited law school and active bar membership
- 0-5 years of legal experience; in-house, corporate, or M&A experience preferred
Nice to have
- 0-5 years of legal experience
- in-house, corporate, or M&A experience preferred
- Experience in real estate, franchising, mortgage, title, or acquisitions is a plus
Skills
- Strong drafting, writing, and contract interpretation skills
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage directly with business operators and executives
- Collaborative, team-oriented mindset with strong professional judgment
- Ability to stay organized and prioritize effectively in a high-growth environment
- Solutions-oriented approach with a focus on enabling business execution
Compensation
- $100,000-$125,000/year, depending on experience
Benefits
- Our competitive benefits include PTO as needed, comprehensive insurance coverage, a 401(k) match, stock option grants, and a stock purchase plan.
Company info
- At PLACE, we're building a category-defining company at the intersection of real estate, technology, and business services.
- This is YOUR CHANCE to help shape the legal backbone of a rapidly scaling platform that supports top real estate teams across the country.
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