Executive Director, Real Estate/Counsel, Finance Administration, Baptist Jacksonville
Date Posted: Apr 09, 2026
Status: Full time
Shift Details: Day (United States of America)
Job Summary
Executive Director, Real Estate Development and Counsel, Finance Administration, Baptist Jacksonville
The Executive Director, Real Estate Development and Counsel provides strategic leadership and legal expertise across a broad range of real estate and related matters for Baptist Health and its affiliates. This role is responsible for overseeing property acquisition, development, transactions, and asset management, while ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
Serving as a key advisor, the Executive Director partners with senior leadership and internal stakeholders to support organizational growth initiatives, mitigate risk, and drive effective real estate strategies. This position reports to the Senior Vice President, Strategic Assets/Real Estate.
Executive Director, Real Estate Development and Counsel Job Responsibilities:
Provide legal counsel on a wide range of real estate matters, including acquisitions, dispositions, leasing, development, and asset management
Lead and support complex real estate transactions, including negotiation and execution of agreements
Draft, review, and negotiate legal documents such as lease agreements, purchase and sale agreements (PSAs), mortgages, closing documents, and government-related contracts
Manage and advise on real estate-related litigation and risk mitigation strategies
Partner with internal stakeholders across departments to support strategic initiatives and operational needs
Develop and maintain strong relationships with internal leaders, external partners, and regulatory entities
Ensure compliance with all legal, regulatory, and organizational standards
Executive Director, Real Estate Development and Counsel Experience Requirements:
10+ years of real estate law experience required
10+ years of negotiation experience required
Executive Director, Real Estate Development and Counsel Education and Certification Requirements:
Juris Doctor (JD) required
Active license to practice law required
Education Required
JD
Education Preferred
Experience
License and Certification
- Driver's License - DMV
- Licensed Lawyer - ABA
Location
Downtown - 841 Building
841 Prudential dr
Jacksonville, , 32207
Location Overview
About Baptist Health
Chosen as the area's “Most Preferred” healthcare provider every year since 1990 according to the annual National Research Corporation study of Jacksonville area residents, Baptist Health ranks highest in the categories of Best Doctors, Best Nurses, Best Quality and Best Reputation.