BH Properties · 5 months ago
Associate General Counsel - Real Estate
Los Angeles, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$175K/yr - $225K/yr
7+ years expBH Properties is a privately held commercial real estate investment firm focused on value-add acquisitions in various property types throughout the Western United States. The Associate General Counsel will collaborate with senior department heads to provide legal advice and support strategic goals, particularly in affordable housing and market rate communities.
Real Estate
Responsibilities
Participate and collaborate with Acquisition Officers and Asset Management teams on all significant transactions, with a focus on the activities of Haven Housing
Draft and negotiate Purchase and Sale Agreements for affordable and market rate acquisitions
Provides legal assistance and direction to the Company regarding the legal aspects of all ongoing strategic acquisitions, financing, and other transactional matters
Candidate will manage the contract approval process and interact with governmental agencies and lenders as required
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
Other special projects or assignments as required
Qualification
Required
Law degree and admitted in good standing with a state bar, preferably California
Knowledge of the federal affordable housing programs (LIHTC & HAP) along with other legacy programs
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
7 -10 years legal experience at a respected law firm in the commercial real estate department or in-house at a real estate company focused primarily on affordable and market rate acquisitions, leasing and compliance advising
Outstanding communication skills, including written, verbal, and interpersonal skills
Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high activity environment, and able to handle ambiguity, juggle many matters at once and quickly shift from one situation or task to another
Ability to effectively collaborate cross-functionally across teams with a positive attitude that no job is too big or too small
Ability to work independently and with minimum supervision
Proven experience managing and leading teams in growth environments
Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality
Proficient in Microsoft Word, with a basic knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Outlook
Benefits
Generous and comprehensive compensation & benefits package
Opportunity for professional growth and development
Company
BH Properties
BH Properties is a real estate company offering property rehabilitation services.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Steve Gozini
Chairman & CEO
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