In-House Associate – Real Estate Counsel
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In-House Associate Counsel providing legal support for acquisitions and leasing at real estate investment firm. Collaborating with teams and maintaining legal integrity across transactions in the Western U.S.
Responsibilities:
- Participate and collaborate with Acquisition Officers and Asset Management teams on all significant real estate transactions
- Draft and negotiate Purchase and Sale Agreements for traditional fee acquisitions, distressed debt, and bankruptcy transactions
- Draft and negotiate leases (primarily complex leases and other large space users), letters of intent, subleases, amendments, assignments, temporary license agreements, and other related leasing documents.
- Provide legal assistance and direction to the Company regarding the legal aspects of all ongoing strategic acquisitions, and leasing matters.
- Working with the Company’s In-House General Counsel, provide input on all matters with respect to the legal services being provided requiring legal review and assistance, and provides liaison with outside counsel when appropriate
- Maintain and distribute legal documents (letters of intent; leases; memoranda of lease; estoppel certificates; subordination, attornment and non-disturbance agreements, and lease amendment formats) and templates for repetitive use by Asset Management and Property Managements department, including added and alternate provisions.
- Develop and create “Policies and Procedures” for the production and handling of real estate legal documents.
- Other special projects or assignments as required.
Requirements:
- Law degree and admitted in good standing with a state bar, preferably California or alternative U.S. states
- Maintain the requirements for bar license by attending necessary continuing legal education courses, with a study emphasis in real estate, construction, financing, business, and corporate law.
- 5-7 years legal experience at a respected law firm in the commercial real estate department or in-house at a real estate company focused on acquisitions, leasing and compliance in all areas of legal risk
- Experience with Bankruptcy, Re-Structuring, DIP and Stalking Horse financing and Sale Leaseback transactions a plus
- Outstanding communication skills, including written, verbal, and interpersonal skills
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high activity environment, and able to handle ambiguity, and multiple priorities
- Ability to effectively collaborate cross-functionally across teams with a positive attitude
- Ability to work independently and with minimum supervision
- Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality
- Proficient in Microsoft Word, with a basic knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Outlook.
Benefits:
- Excellent compensation package
- Opportunity to grow and develop
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