Conventus · 18 hours ago
Managing Director, General Counsel
San Francisco, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expConventus Holdings Corporation is focused on reducing economic intermediaries in the real estate bridge loan marketplace. They are seeking an experienced Managing Director, General Counsel to oversee all legal, regulatory, and compliance matters across their lending and investment operations.
Real Estate
Hiring Manager
Michelle Goodyear
Responsibilities
Serve as the primary legal advisor to executive leadership
Proactively identify legal, enterprise, and regulatory risks, and implement strategies to mitigate exposure
Oversee litigation, disputes, and all legal matters impacting the firm’s operations
Provide legal support for originations, structuring, negotiations, and closing of residential business purpose secured lending (bridge/fix & flip, construction, DSCR and multifamily)
Draft, review, and negotiate loan documents, guarantees, intercreditor agreements, subordination agreements, and related documentation
Guide origination, closing and servicing teams on due diligence, title, escrow, foreclosure, workouts, and asset recovery
Manage external counsel relationships (including a network of local state counsel) related to loan transactions, and enforcement matters
Provide internal training on real estate transactions and documentation
Oversee legal and compliance matters related to fund formation, structuring, governance, and compliance with SEC and state-level securities laws
Partner with compliance consultants and auditors to maintain robust compliance program related to Registered Investment Advisor activities
Draft and review private placement memoranda, subscription agreements, investor communications, and marketing materials
Support investor relations on disclosure practices and regulatory filings
Oversight of governance issues for Conventus and its entities, including advice on corporate structure, entity formation, and LLC, LP and corporate governance documents
Review and manage vendor, lending partner (such as brokers), and third-party contracts
Develop and maintain policies and procedures to support compliance across lending, investment, and privacy
Monitor and respond to changes in regulatory requirements impacting the business
Conduct legal due diligence and risk analysis for strategic initiatives and transactions
Serve as a collaborative partner to cross-functional teams, including credit & capital markets, finance and loan operations
Manage relationships with outside counsel for specialized legal matters and employment law, while maintaining a hands-on role in day-to-day legal work
Ensure compliance with federal and state lending laws
Qualification
Required
JD from an accredited law school; member in good standing with a U.S. state bar (California Bar or ability to register as In-House Counsel preferred)
10+ years transactional legal experience with significant focus on real estate finance or private lending. Litigation experience is a plus
Deep knowledge of lending regulations and compliance
Proven expertise in managing securitization processes, including structuring, negotiating, and issuing real estate-backed securities
Excellent drafting, negotiation, analytical, and communication skills
Demonstrated ability to manage legal risk while enabling business growth
Strong leadership presence, sound judgment, and a business-pragmatic mindset
Enjoys operating in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment and executing legal work directly
Company
Conventus
All Hail California Property Developers.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Keith Tomao
Chief Executive Officer
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