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BH Properties · 2 months ago

In-House Associate Real Estate Counsel

United States

Full-time

Remote

Mid, Senior Level

5+ years exp

BH Properties is a privately held commercial real estate investment firm focused on value-add acquisitions in various property types. The In-House Associate Real Estate Counsel will provide legal advice and support for significant real estate transactions, collaborate with acquisition and asset management teams, and help maintain the company's legal integrity.

Real Estate

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

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

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

Qualification

Law degreeCalifornia bar admissionCommercial real estate experienceBankruptcy experienceMicrosoft WordCommunication skillsCollaboration skillsConfidentiality

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

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