AVP or VP Transactions Counsel
- Quinte West, ON
- On-site
- Posted Aug 19, 2026
- 1 position
US$200,000–US$250,000 / year
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- Employment type
- Full-time
- Experience level
- Senior · 5+ years
- Minimum education
- Master’s degree
- Apply by
- Nov 17, 2026
- Posting language
- English
- Working hours
- 40 hours per week
Job summary
The Transactions Counsel will manage and negotiate legal documents for real estate acquisitions, dispositions, financings, and joint ventures. They will also coordinate due diligence, manage outside counsel, and oversee post-closing activities for the company's healthcare property portfolio.
Job details
Company Overview Healthpeak Properties is a fully integrated real estate investment trust (REIT) and an S&P 500 company. We specialize in owning, operating, and developing high-quality real estate focused on healthcare discovery and delivery. Our impressive portfolio includes nearly 50 million square feet of medical outpatient buildings, lab and life science facilities and Senior Assisted Living centers throughout the country. Position Overview The Vice President – Transactions Counsel will advise on all legal aspects of the acquisition, disposition, financing and joint venture of Healthpeaks senior housing, medical office building and life science properties. Duties include but are not limited to: Reviewing and negotiating transaction documents for acquisitions, dispositions, financings and joint ventures of senior housing, medical office and life science properties Managing outside counsel and coordinating with internal functional groups in connection with such transactions Assisting with the preparation and review of confidentiality agreements, listing agreements, letters of intent and other ancillary documents Coordinating due diligence and other deal activities with deal team members and outside counsel Managing closings and post-closing follow-up activities Assisting with the preparation and review of various intra-company agreements such as loan documents, contribution agreements and restructuring agreements Generating, managing and maintaining legal forms Assisting with other real estate related duties as required Position Requirements Juris Doctor from an ABA accredited law school and admission in good standing to a State Bar (California preferred) 6-10 years of relevant REIT and other real estate transactional experience Ability to manage detailed and complex transactions and other legal projects Superior verbal and written communication skills, as well as interpersonal skills Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within teams, including strong organizational and project management skills Salary range of $200,000 to $250,000, commensurate with experience, with generous cash incentives
What you’ll do
The Transactions Counsel will manage and negotiate legal documents for real estate acquisitions, dispositions, financings, and joint ventures. They will also coordinate due diligence, manage outside counsel, and oversee post-closing activities for the company's healthcare property portfolio.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Juris Doctor from an ABA accredited law school and be in good standing with a State Bar. The role requires 6-10 years of relevant experience in REIT and real estate transactional law.
Benefits
• Cash incentives
Listed skills
- Project management · Preferred
Other relevant skills
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- Real estate law
- Transaction management
- Contract negotiation
- Due diligence
- REIT compliance
- Legal research
- Project management
- Communication skills
- Interpersonal skills
- Acquisitions
- Dispositions
- Financing
- Joint ventures
- Corporate law
- Legal drafting
- Loan Documentation
- Complex Transactions
- State Bar Membership
- Mergers And Acquisitions
- Assisted Living
- Communication
- Confidentiality
- Due Diligence
- Interpersonal Communications
- Joint Ventures
- Project Management
- Real Estate
- Real Estate Investment Trust
- Restructuring (Business)
Job areas
- Legal
- Finance & Accounting
- Healthcare
- Management & Leadership
- Vice President
- Corporate Lawyer
- Lawyers
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