Senior Legal Counsel

Fidelity will not provide immigration sponsorship for this position.

Job Description:

Senior Legal Counsel, Asset Management Legal, Real Estate Investing

The Role

The FMR LLC Legal Department is seeking to hire a real estate attorney to join the Asset Management, Portfolio Management and Transactional Support legal team. This role will provide legal support to Fidelity's asset management business, including Fidelity's alternative investment products business, focusing on real estate credit transactions, as well as real estate acquisitions, dispositions, joint ventures and financings primarily in the U.S., as well as day-to-day support for real estate assets, including legal matters related to leasing, operating and improving the assets. The selected candidate will also collaborate with other Fidelity attorneys and internal teams and external counsel on real estate fund formation, REIT issues and other related matters.

The Expertise and Skills you Bring

• J.D. required.
• A minimum of 7 years of proven experience.
• Law firm experience required, in-house experience a plus.
• Experience with real estate acquisitions, dispositions and financings, as well as day-to-day support for real estate assets, including leasing and reviewing agreements with property managers and other service providers.
• In-house experience and relevant business experience with real estate funds, REITS and real estate fund formation a plus.
• Experience with negotiating and closing real estate credit transactions preferred.
• Exceptional judgment and range. You will need to excel at quickly analyzing complex legal and business issues in a variety of substantive areas.
• Highly organized, self-motivated and self-directed. You need to be able to work efficiently, under pressure, with varying degrees of supervision, and lead projects in a dynamic environment.
• Must thrive in a team environment.
• Strong analytical, advocacy, and interpersonal skills, as well as the ability to advise and influence senior executives and professionals from diverse businesses.
• Outstanding writing and oral communication skills, adaptive to and effective for different audiences.

The Skills You Bring

• Leading real estate transactional matters for Fidelity's real estate funds and supporting fund formation efforts for real estate products.
• Providing general business counsel.
• Drafting and reviewing documents.
• Participating in cross-functional working teams.
• Forming working relationships with your business and legal colleagues.

Fidelity's Onsite Working Model

Fidelity is transitioning to a full-time onsite working model through a phased rollout across regions and roles. Currently, some roles and locations require 100% onsite presence, while others require less. Onsite expectations are likely to evolve as the rollout continues. This transition does not apply to fully remote roles.
The base salary range for this position is $140,000-285,000 USD per year.
Placement in the range will vary based on job responsibilities and scope, geographic location, candidate's relevant experience, and other factors.

Base salary is only part of the total compensation package. Depending on the position and eligibility requirements, the offer package may also include bonus or other variable compensation.

We offer a wide range of benefits to meet your evolving needs and help you live your best life at work and at home. These benefits include comprehensive health care coverage and emotional well-being support, market-leading retirement, generous paid time off and parental leave, charitable giving employee match program, and educational assistance including student loan repayment, tuition reimbursement, and learning resources to develop your career. Note, the application window closes when the position is filled or unposted.

Please be advised that Fidelity's business is governed by the provisions of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, the Investment Company Act of 1940, ERISA, numerous state laws governing securities, investment and retirement-related financial activities and the rules and regulations of numerous self-regulatory organizations, including FINRA, among others. Those laws and regulations may restrict Fidelity from hiring and/or associating with individuals with certain Criminal Histories.

Certifications:

Category:

Legal

Client-provided location(s): Washington, DC

Job ID: Fidelity-2136313

Employment Type: OTHER

Posted: 2026-11-03T19:11:37