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General Counsel - Sabey Corporation at Another Source in Tukwila, WA
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Job Description
At a glance
You may know Sabey as a major real estate developer with a 50+ year history, but what many don't realize is the impact they have across real estate, data centers, healthcare, life sciences, and technology. This is an opportunity to help shape the legal strategy behind a privately held company that continues to innovate and grow across multiple industries.
Reporting to the COO, you'll serve as the company's chief legal advisor, overseeing complex real estate transactions, commercial agreements, litigation, corporate governance, employment matters, and risk management while leading a team of five legal professionals.
Description: What you'll be doing
Another Source's client, Sabey Corporation, is recruiting a General Counsel to join their team in Tukwila, WA.
You may know Sabey as a major real estate developer that has been expanding its footprint across the country for more than 50 years. What you may not know is that Sabey has been quietly building and supporting some of the most innovative companies and industries in the world; from healthcare and life sciences to technology and mission-critical infrastructure. As General Counsel, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the legal strategy behind that growth, serving as a trusted advisor to executive leadership while leading a talented legal team through the next chapter of the company's evolution.
This is a rare opportunity for an experienced in-house legal leader with deep real estate expertise to influence business strategy across a diverse portfolio that includes real estate development, construction, and data center operations. Curious minds wanted.
Who is Sabey Corporation?
Sabey Corporation is a privately held powerhouse in real estate development, construction, and data center operations, renowned for its visionary approach, long-term stability, and culture of innovation. From high-performance data centers to state-of-the-art commercial properties, Sabey builds the infrastructure that fuels technological advancements, life-saving healthcare solutions, and cutting-edge research across North America. Headquartered in Tukwila, WA (20 minutes outside of Seattle); Quincy/Wenatchee WA, Ashburn, VA, Austin, Texas, and New York City, NY, Sabey is more than just a developer—its teams drive industry transformation, tackling complex challenges with forward-thinking solutions. At Sabey, collaboration and ingenuity aren't just encouraged, they are the foundation for excellence.
Learn more about Sabey: https://sabey.com/about
About This Role
Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, the General Counsel serves as the senior legal advisor to Sabey Corporation and its affiliated companies, providing strategic legal guidance across a broad range of business matters. This leader will oversee legal strategy, corporate governance, risk management, litigation, commercial transactions, employment matters, and regulatory compliance while partnering closely with executive leadership to support long-term business objectives.
The ideal candidate brings significant real estate experience and a proven track record in a senior in-house legal role. You understand how to balance legal risk with practical business outcomes, thrive in dynamic environments, and enjoy partnering with leaders across an organization to solve complex challenges. You'll lead and develop a team of five legal professionals while helping shape the future of a company that continues to innovate across multiple industries.
Scope & Impact
Serve as a trusted advisor to executive leadership and ownership on legal, governance, regulatory, and strategic business matters.
Lead, mentor, and develop a team of five legal professionals, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, professional growth, and exceptional client service.
Develop and execute legal strategies that support corporate objectives, growth initiatives, and long-term business success.
Oversee complex real estate transactions, including acquisitions, dispositions, easements, financing arrangements, leasing, and related due diligence.
Provide legal leadership for commercial transactions, including lease negotiations, amendments, licensing agreements, and other key contracts.
Manage litigation, claims, investigations, disputes, and relationships with outside counsel.
Guide corporate governance activities and ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and company policies.
Partner with Human Resources and executive leadership on employment law matters, workplace investigations, policy development, and employee relations.
Support enterprise-wide initiatives related to AI governance, data privacy, cybersecurity, and technology use.
Collaborate with teams across Property Management, Construction, Data Centers, Operations, IT, Marketing, Communications, and Human Resources to advance strategic business objectives.
Proactively identify and mitigate legal, regulatory, and business risks across the organization.
Qualifications
J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school and active license to practice law in the United States.
10+ years of relevant real estate legal experience, including a minimum of 3 years in a comparable senior in-house legal leadership role.
Demonstrated expertise reviewing, drafting, and negotiating leases, real estate agreements, and complex commercial contracts.
Proven success advising executive leadership in a dynamic and evolving business environment.
Strong business acumen with the ability to provide practical, risk-based legal guidance.
Experience leading and developing legal teams.
Familiarity with property development, real estate law, and related business operations.
Outstanding communication, relationship-building, and stakeholder management skills.
Strong organizational, prioritization, and project management capabilities.
Ability to manage multiple high-priority matters while maintaining exceptional attention to detail.
Forward-thinking mindset with an interest in leveraging emerging technologies, including AI tools and solutions.
Sabey's Investment in You
Sabey is committed to building an enduring, next-generation company that values and invests in the success of its team members. Through SabeyLife, a holistic well-being initiative, Sabey provides the resources, benefits, and support to help employees thrive both professionally and personally. https://sabey.com/about/careers
SabeyLife includes:
Comprehensive Benefits: Sabey covers 100% of employee-only premiums for base medical and PPO dental plans and contributes up to $2,000 annually to a Health Savings Account (HSA).
Time to Recharge: Up to 5 weeks of PTO based on tenure, plus 10 paid holidays and the ability to carry over unused PTO.
Onsite Gym
Annual Bonus Opportunity
Financial Wellness: Competitive, matched 401(k) retirement plan.
Growth & Development: Access to structured professional and personal development programs, including Thought Patterns for High Performance, Everything DiSC, and Built to Last.
Sabey offers long-term career growth, internal mobility, and a culture where people who are humble, hungry, and smart are supported and promoted from within — something few competitors can match. This role is onsite at the HQ in Tukwila.
The anticipated annual base salary range for this position is $203,705 - $305,557 depending on experience and qualifications. Relocation support available.
Learn more about Sabey and their organization here: http://6126385.hs-sites.com/sabey-jobs
Sabey Corporation and its subsidiaries, including Sabey Data Centers and Sabey Construction, are equal opportunity employers and drug-free workplaces. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check and pre-employment drug screening. If you need assistance or accommodation to apply, please contact Sabey Human Resources at 206-919-3054 or mike.harris@sabey.com
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