From real estate development to REIT management and commercial transactions, BarkerGilmore’s real estate headhunters specialize in finding legal and compliance leaders who navigate risk, protect assets, and support large-scale growth.
Our real estate executive search services connect your organization with General Counsel, Chief Compliance Officers, and senior legal executives with expertise in property law, capital markets, and regulatory compliance.
Whether you’re a real estate investment trust, commercial developer, or institutional investor, we bring you legal talent understanding your world.
Why Leading Real Estate Companies Choose BarkerGilmore
Industry-Specific Legal Insight — Our recruiters understand the unique legal demands of real estate transactions, land use, zoning, leasing, and REIT compliance.
Extensive Executive Network — We maintain deep relationships with legal and compliance leaders in commercial real estate, development, and institutional investment.
Search Experience Across Real Estate Verticals — From public REITs to family offices and fund-backed developers, we tailor every search to your structure and strategy.
Recognized Among Top Real Estate Executive Search Firms — BarkerGilmore is widely regarded for delivering high-impact legal talent with discretion, precision, and speed.
We support clients across the real estate ecosystem, including:
- Public and private REITs
- Commercial real estate firms
- Institutional investors and asset managers
- Real estate developers and operators
- Construction, property management, and leasing firms
Our real estate executive recruiters deliver talent who:
- Navigate SEC regulations, REIT rules, and public company governance
- Support joint ventures, acquisitions, leasing, and development deals
- Oversee compliance across land use, finance, insurance, and environmental law
- Guide fund structuring, investor relations, and capital transactions
- Serve as strategic advisors to boards, investment committees, and executive teams
Beyond recruitment, BarkerGilmore offers coaching and advisory services designed to support legal and compliance executives in high-value, asset-focused environments.
We help:
- Onboard new GCs and legal executives with confidence
- Strengthen leadership around real estate transactions and risk strategy
- Provide discreet counsel on governance, regulatory shifts, and litigation trends
For General Counsel: Legal Leadership That Secures Growth
Real estate General Counsel must lead across legal disciplines, from development and finance to regulatory risk and operational contracts.
We evaluate GC candidates for:
- Real estate transaction and investment expertise
- Regulatory compliance in REITs, construction, and zoning
- Litigation, M&A, leasing, and joint venture experience
- Leadership in ethics, board governance, and legal strategy
Partner with Real Estate Headhunters Who Know the Industry
BarkerGilmore’s real estate headhunters are trusted by firms across commercial real estate, REITs, and development to recruit legal talent driving long-term value.
As one of the top real estate executive search firms, we bring deep industry experience, a curated candidate network, and a track record of success.
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