General Counsel Charlottesville, VA or Media, PA Anchor Health Properties, a national full-service medical real estate development, management, and investment company, seeks an attorney to serve as the firm’s General Counsel. The General Counsel will oversee all legal affairs and direct legal strategy for AHP’s active acquisition, development and asset management platforms, while leading an in-house, multi attorney team. The ideal candidate must be willing to office in either our Charlottesville, VA or Media, PA (suburban Philadelphia) office. Who We Are Anchor Health Properties is a national full-service healthcare real estate development, management, and investment company. We are purpose driven, “pursuing better healthcare through real estate solutions” and on a mission to be the best healthcare real estate firm in the U.S. Leveraging our collective experience and resources, our nimble and thoughtful team of professionals find solutions for our clients that respond to today’s healthcare challenges - thinking outside of the “medical office box.” Why Anchor? Anchor is an award-winning company, recognized on Inc. 5000’s Fastest Growing Companies and Inc.’s Best Place to Work list, as a Great Place to Work®, and as Revista/HREI’s Top Developer of the Year. We remain committed to providing a creative, fulfilling, and supportive work environment where team members can collaborate with others and build value within the communities where we work and live. When you join the team, you will collaborate with some of the most knowledgeable professionals in our industry. You will have the chance to learn new skills and take on greater responsibilities, while earning competitive pay and benefits. At Anchor, your perks will include: <ul> <li>100% Employer paid medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees, as well as $2k employer contributions to HSA.</li> <li>401k with up to a 4% employer match.</li> <li>Generous PTO starting at 15 PTO days annually and 11 paid company holidays.</li> <li>Parental Leave, Life Insurance and Short- & Long-Term Disability Insurances to protect you and your family.</li> <li>Professional Development Program to help you reach your professional goals!</li> <li>Access to Financial Advisor Services, an Employee Assistance Program, and exclusive employee discounts.</li> </ul> Enjoy additional perks including Mental Health Days, team bonding through offsite training summits, employee engagement events, Summer Hours, company-sponsored community service, employee referral bonuses, company provided cell phone and clothing allowance for eligible employees, and more! If you are looking to join a team that is innovative, collaborative, solves problems, and is outcome-oriented, Anchor may be the place for you. The Opportunity Real Estate Pursuits and Structuring: Manages outside counsel and in-house legal staff to oversee all Anchor legal negotiations relating to stabilized real estate acquisitions and owned and fee-for-service development projects, including: <ul> <li>oversees negotiation of key project documents including programmatic, portfolio and project-specific equity joint venture agreements, loan documents and all real estate transaction instruments;</li> <li>directs all aspects of the process of structuring, capitalizing and closing real estate projects including equity syndications, refinancings and dispositions; and</li> <li>manage the legal negotiation of all construction and development agreements, the entitlement process and bonding.</li> </ul> Corporate Governance & Compliance: Oversees Anchor’s policies and protocols to ensure Anchor complies with its fiduciary and legal obligations, such as those arising from governing documentation, regulations, core ethical standards and key debt and equity instruments, including: <ul> <li>maintains and ensures adherence to all corporate governance documentation;</li> <li>implements and maintains securities compliance regime which satisfies Anchor’s applicable state and federal investment advisor and fund regulations;</li> <li>oversees major legal instrument negotiations to ensure Anchor can and does perform its obligations, in light of Anchor’s administrative limitations and legal restrictions;</li> <li>in conjunction with department leadership, periodically conducts risk assessments of company operations and practices and crafts solutions to minimize liability;</li> <li>ensures all Anchor personnel at all times, in conjunction with department leadership, implements and enforces internal processes and protocols to ensure that all Anchor personnel fulfill the company’s obligations (fiduciary, confidentiality or otherwise) to all of Anchor’s beneficiaries, clients and employees; and</li> <li>serves as Anchor’s Chief Compliance Officer.</li> </ul> Business Vertical Support: Supports staff attorneys and business colleagues to achieve corporate objectives, balancing legal and business priorities to achieve acceptable risk, including: <ul> <li>establishes legal strategy for each business vertical- development, investments, and management;</li> <li>mobilizes and allocates legal resources to ensure legal deliverables are completed in a timely and cost-effective manner;</li> <li>advises designated business decisionmakers of relevant legal risks and implements their decisions; and</li> <li>educates business colleagues regarding central legal issues, coaches the wider Anchor employee network on common legal issues and best practices, advises of foreseeable legal changes and recommends solution-oriented concepts or policies.</li> </ul> Lead Legal Operations: Oversees internal legal operations including a team of staff attorneys, including: <ul> <li>sets a departmental strategy for legal operations;</li> <li>sets annual goals and provides ongoing mentorship for Anchor’s in-house staff attorneys;</li> <li>creates and manages a legal department budget, legal resource invoicing and reimbursables, approves conflict waivers, obtains any necessary support services;</li> <li>oversees all litigation involving Anchor, its affiliates and officers, manages litigation processes (in coordination with outside counsel and executive management);</li> <li>oversees negotiation of all Anchor debt instruments, equity syndications, service agreements, etc.; and</li> <li>files, organizes and maintains necessary regulatory submissions (e.g., CTA, KYC, entity maintenance, entity registrations, and annual reports) for Anchor and its affiliates.</li> </ul> General: Supports the mission and goals of Anchor, its joint venturers and clients as directed by and in consultation with Anchor’s managing principals. The General Counsel shall advise the executive team on all matters in which it seeks advice. Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: General <ul> <li>Possesses a deep understanding of laws, regulations, and legal precedents relevant to the organization's industry and operations, enabling informed and judicious legal advice and decision-making.</li> <li>Demonstrates relentless and meticulous attention to detail in a fast-paced environment.</li> <li>Aspires to impeccable organization of systems, data, and resources and works to improve legacy structures.</li> <li>Communicates clearly and effectively (both orally and in writing) complex legal concepts and advice in clear and concise terms to non-legal stakeholders, fostering understanding and trust across departments and teams.</li> <li>Maintains a teachable attitude and practices a strong work ethic.</li> <li>Demonstrates an ability to balance business risk with legal standards to maximize long term success of the firm</li> <li>Optimist mentality and “can do / figure it out” approach</li> <li>Demonstrates ability to lead and navigate team, ensuring clear communication and anticipates/navigates likely outcomes.</li> </ul> Composure Under Pressure <ul> <li>Demonstrates sound professional judgment and discretion in advising on legal matters, resolving disputes, and representing the organization's interests under stress.</li> <li>Maintains professionalism and command of emotions in all situations.</li> <li>Strong time management and prioritization skills.</li> <li>Identifies and focuses on priorities in the midst of competing demands.</li> <li>Assertively takes ownership of legal decisions and actions, acknowledges mistakes, and learns from experiences to continuously improve judgment and performance as a trusted legal advisor.</li> </ul> Steadfast Resourcefulness <ul> <li>Demonstrates a resilient, positive approach to challenges and a “get-it-done” attitude.</li> <li>Takes personal and proactive ownership of tasks, demonstrates initiative, and drives towards quality outcomes.</li> <li>Develops precise and efficient familiarity with Word, Excel, G-Suite applications, and legal software solutions.</li> <li>Maintains openness to using new technology and collaborating in different mediums.</li> </ul> Judgment and Trustworthiness <ul> <li>Maintains work product, communications, and company records in the strictest confidence.</li> <li>Skillfully manages conflicts and disputes, employing mediation, negotiation, and alternative dispute resolution techniques to achieve mutually beneficial outcomes.</li> <li>Demonstrates unwavering commitment to ethical principles, integrity, and professional conduct in all legal matters, serving as a trusted advisor to senior management and Partners.</li> <li>Avoids intra-office politics in favor of straight-forward feedback and relationships.</li> </ul> Required Education and Experience <ul> <li>Juris Doctorate and active membership in at least one State Bar Association;</li> <li>at least ten years’ experience at a law firm in a real estate practice group, or at a private equity or real estate development or investment company; and</li> <li>preferred experience in: <ul> <li>real estate or private equity investment structuring/syndication</li> <li>institutional compliance departments or with securities offerings or regulation, and</li> <li>managing real estate transactions, development and acquisitions, and general corporate matters.</li> </ul></li> </ul> All interested, qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. Please submit your resume to Anchor Health Properties. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and the position will remain open until filled. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or any other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable law.