Due Diligence Manager

Due Diligence Manager

Company: LV Petroleum LLC
Location: Las Vegas, NV (Corporate Headquarters)
Department: Corporate Real Estate / Legal / Acquisitions
Reports To: Senior Director of Real Estate or General Counsel
Employment Type: Full-Time, Exempt

About LV Petroleum
LV Petroleum is a rapidly expanding operator of travel centers, convenience stores, gas stations, and quick-service restaurants with 80+ locations across the United States. We specialize in acquisitions, development, and operations in the petroleum retail and hospitality sectors. Our aggressive growth strategy relies on a robust pipeline of commercial real estate transactions. 

Position Summary

The Due Diligence Manager will lead and manage comprehensive due diligence processes for high-volume real estate acquisitions, dispositions, developments, financings, and lease transactions. This role is critical in identifying and mitigating risks, ensuring regulatory compliance, and supporting timely deal closings in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, analytical, and experienced in commercial real estate, preferably within retail, petroleum, fuel, or hospitality sectors. 

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end due diligence for property acquisitions, dispositions, developments, and financings, including coordination of title reviews, ALTA surveys, zoning and entitlement analysis, environmental assessments (Phase I/II), property condition reports, and code compliance.
• Prepare detailed due diligence reports, risk assessments, checklists, and summaries of findings to inform executive decision-making and transaction negotiations.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders (Legal, Finance, Operations, Construction, and Development teams) and external vendors (title companies, attorneys, surveyors, environmental consultants, appraisers, and lenders).
• Support transaction execution, including review of purchase/sale agreements, lease documents (e.g., triple-net, ground leases), closing deliverables, and post-closing matters.
• Identify, analyze, and mitigate legal, financial, operational, environmental, and regulatory risks associated with petroleum retail properties (fuel storage, environmental compliance, etc.).
• Maintain and improve due diligence processes, templates, and databases to enhance efficiency in a high-velocity deal environment.
• Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations relevant to commercial real estate, fuel operations, and land use.
• Assist the In-House Legal team with title curative, easement negotiations, and resolution of due diligence issues. 
• Travel as needed (estimated 10-25%) to support site visits and key transaction meetings.

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Real Estate, Business, Law, Paralegal Studies, or related field (J.D. preferred).
• 5+ years of progressive experience in real estate due diligence, commercial transactions, title examination, or related roles.
• Strong knowledge of title commitments, surveys, zoning, environmental due diligence, and closing processes.
• Proven ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously in a deadline-driven setting.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and real estate transaction software/tools.

Preferred:

• Experience in retail, petroleum, convenience store, travel center, or hospitality real estate.
• Background working with franchised operations (e.g., TravelCenters of America) or fuel-related properties.
• Paralegal certification or real estate license.
• Familiarity with high-growth acquisition pipelines.

What We Offer 

• Competitive base salary + performance bonus 

• Comprehensive benefits package (medical, dental, vision, 401(k), paid time off) 

• Opportunity to play a key role in a rapidly expanding national brand 

• Collaborative, growth-oriented culture in Las Vegas 

This is an excellent opportunity for a due diligence professional who enjoys the fast-paced travel center and retail fuel industry.