In-House Associate Real Estate Counsel

IN-HOUSE ‘ASSOCIATE’ REAL ESTATE COUNSEL                     

COMPANY

BH Properties is a privately held commercial real estate investment firm focused on value-add acquisitions in office, industrial, retail, and multi-family properties throughout the Western United States, along with investments in distressed debt and ground leases.  The Company is vertically integrated, with offices in Los Angeles, Riverside, San Francisco, San Diego, Seattle, Phoenix, Austin, Dallas, and Houston, and is able to acquire and close transactions without the need for lengthy due diligence periods. Our 32-year track-record and balance sheet allow us to move quickly and creatively, structuring acquisitions to satisfy seller needs in a highly competitive market. Today, the Company owns and operates approximately 10M square feet across 18 states.

REPORTING RESPONSIBILITY

In-house Counsel will have dual reporting responsibility to the Chairman & President and In-House General Counsel along with coordinating communication with other senior department heads. This role will be highly visible and integral to the management of the Company.

In this role, you will help to further advance strategic goals, address headwinds and challenges confronted by the business, and preserve the legal and ethical integrity of the company. Constantly immersed in critical, high-level operations, you will collaborate across the Company to solve challenging problems and support our growth and progress around the western U.S., focusing on providing thorough business and legal advice to foster sound decision-making within the company.

LOCATION

This position will work remotely from any location in the Philippines during US business hours.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES
 

• 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.
• Provides 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

OTHER JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

 

• 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.

QUALIFICATIONS

 

• 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.

COMPENSATION

We offer an excellent compensation package, an exciting opportunity, and the chance to grow and develop with a well-capitalized entrepreneurial real estate investment group. For immediate consideration please submit resume with salary expectations. Resumes submitted with salary requirements will be considered first.