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.

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.

In-House Associate – Real Estate Counsel

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