Alternate Locations: Greensboro, NC (North Carolina); Charlotte, NC (North Carolina)

Work Arrangement:

Hybrid : Employee will work 3 days a week in a Lincoln office

Relocation assistance: is not available for this opportunity.

Requisition #: 76147

The Role at a Glance

We're excited to add a new member to our Investments Legal Team, supporting Lincoln's general account investments. Specifically, the attorney will provide significant and proactive legal advice on matters relating to commercial mortgage loans, real estate investments and other projects and initiatives for the Investments Team. The attorney will work closely with Lincoln's Mortgage and Real Estate team. If you're passionate about delivering excellence, driving change, and staying ahead of industry trends, we invite you to bring your expertise and make a lasting impact.

What you'll be doing
• Providing legal advice and support in the review, negotiation, and documentation of commercial mortgage loan origination, servicing, workouts and foreclosures.
• Providing legal support in the review, negotiation and documentation of real estate related corporate facilities matters.
• Providing legal support in the review, negotiation, and documentation of the leasing activities for all business line units nationally.
• Being a trusted adviser and strategic partner to Lincoln's Mortgage and Real Estate Team.
• Monitoring and advising on investment-related developments under state insurance law and other investment regulatory and compliance matters.
• Directing outside counsel on various legal matters as appropriate.
• Advising on current and emerging developments and market trends for commercial mortgage lending and real estate, assess the impact, and collaborate with senior management to incorporate new trends and developments in current and future solutions.
• Directing and enhancing organizational initiatives by positively influencing and supporting change management and/or departmental/enterprise initiatives.
• Identifying and directing the implementation of process enhancements that significantly improve quality across the team, department and/or business unit.

What we're looking for

Must have:
• 3-5+ years of experience counseling clients with respect to real estate transactions,
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret real estate law and transaction documentation.
• Ability to analyze a variety of legal issues, synthesize complex information and communicate to business professionals in a clear and concise manner.
• Ability to present information effectively and respond to questions from diverse audiences including investment professionals, senior leadership and other stakeholders.
• 4 Year/Bachelor's degree (Minimum Required)
• Graduate degree in J.D. from an American Bar Association approved school and a member of a state Bar in good standing is required. (Minimum Required)

Nice to have:
• Experience advising on commercial real estate lending transactions.

Application Deadline

Applications for this position will be accepted through August 4, 2026, subject to earlier closure due to applicant volume.

What's in it for you:

• Clearly defined career tracks and job levels, along with associated behaviors for each of Lincoln's core values and leadership attributes
• Leadership development and virtual training opportunities
• PTO/parental leave
• Competitive 401K and employee benefits
• Free financial counseling, health coaching and employee assistance program
• Tuition assistance program
• Work arrangements that work for you
• Effective productivity/technology tools and training

Pay is based on non-discriminatory factors including but not limited to work experience, education, location, licensure requirements, proficiency and qualifications required for the role. The base pay is just one component of Lincoln's total rewards package for employees. In addition, the role may be eligible for the Annual Incentive Program, which is discretionary and based on the performance of the company, business unit and individual. Other rewards may include long-term incentives, sales incentives and Lincoln's standard benefits package.