Investments Counsel

Date: Jun 4, 2026

Primary Location: Greensboro, NC, US

Company: Lincoln Financial

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 it like to work here?

At Lincoln Financial, we love what we do. We make meaningful contributions each and every day to empower our customers to take charge of their lives. Working alongside dedicated and talented colleagues, we build fulfilling careers and stronger communities through a company that values our unique perspectives, insights and contributions and invests in programs that empower each of us to take charge of our own future. 

 

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.

 

About The Company

Lincoln Financial (NYSE: LNC) helps people to confidently plan for their version of a successful future. We focus on identifying a clear path to financial security, with products including annuities, life insurance, group protection, and retirement plan services. 

 

With our 120-year track record of expertise and integrity, millions of customers trust our solutions and service to help put their goals in reach. 

 

Lincoln Financial Distributors, a broker-dealer, is the wholesale distribution organization of Lincoln Financial. Lincoln Financial is the marketing name for Lincoln Financial Corporation and its affiliates including The Lincoln National Life Insurance Company, Fort Wayne, IN, and Lincoln Life & Annuity Company of New York, Syracuse, NY. Lincoln Financial affiliates, their distributors, and their respective employees, representatives and/or insurance agents do not provide tax, accounting or legal advice. 

 

Lincoln is committed to creating an inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. 

 

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Be Aware of Fraudulent Recruiting Activities

If you are interested in a career at Lincoln, we encourage you to review our current openings and apply on our website. Lincoln values the privacy and security of every applicant and urges all applicants to diligently protect their sensitive personal information from scams targeting job seekers. These scams can take many forms including fake employment applications, bogus interviews and falsified offer letters.

 

Lincoln will not ask applicants to provide their social security numbers, date of birth, bank account information or other sensitive information in job applications. Additionally, our recruiters do not communicate with applicants through free e-mail accounts (Gmail, Yahoo, Hotmail) or conduct interviews utilizing video chat rooms. We will never ask applicants to provide payment during the hiring process or extend an offer without conducting a phone, live video or in-person interview.  Please contact Lincoln's fraud team at fraudhotline@lfg.com if you encounter a recruiter or see a job opportunity that seems suspicious.

 

Additional Information

This position may be subject to Lincoln’s Political Contribution Policy.  An offer of employment may be contingent upon disclosing to Lincoln the details of certain political contributions. Lincoln may decline to extend an offer or terminate employment for this role if it determines political contributions made could have an adverse impact on Lincoln’s current or future business interests, misrepresentations were made, or for failure to fully disclose applicable political contributions and or fundraising activities.

 

Any unsolicited resumes or candidate profiles submitted through our web site or to personal e-mail accounts of employees of Lincoln Financial are considered property of Lincoln Financial and are not subject to payment of agency fees.

 

Lincoln Financial ("Lincoln" or "the Company") is an Equal Opportunity employer and, as such, is committed in policy and practice to recruit, hire, compensate, train and promote, in all job classifications, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin or disability. Opportunities throughout Lincoln are available to employees and applicants are evaluated on the basis of job qualifications. If you are a person with a disability that impedes your ability to express your interest for a position through our online application process, or require TTY/TDD assistance, contact us by calling 260-455-2558.

 

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