Associate General Counsel - Real Estate

2 days ago Be among the first 25 applicantsASSOCIATE GENERAL COUNSEL - REAL ESTATE 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, San Francisco, Seattle, Riverside, Phoenix, Dallas, and Houston, and is able to acquire and close transactions without the need for lengthy due diligence periods. Our 30-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 11M square feet across 18 May 2025, the Company launched ‘Haven Housing’, an investment vertical for the sole purpose of acquiring affordable housing and market rate communities. At is launch, Haven Housing, through its parent company, owns approximately 2,500 residential unitsREPORTING RESPONSIBILITYThe Associate General Counsel will report to the Company’s Chief Legal Officer along with coordinating communication with other senior department heads with a focus on affordable housing and market rate communities. This role will be highly visible and integral to the management of the Company along with having existing relationships to help further advance the Company’s growth 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.LOCATIONThe Company prefers candidates in greater Los Angeles.ResponsibilitiesIncluding, but are not limited to:Participate and collaborate with Acquisition Officers and Asset Management teams on all significant transactions, with a focus on the activities of Haven HousingDraft and negotiate Purchase and Sale Agreements for affordable and market rate acquisitionsProvides legal assistance and direction to the Company regarding the legal aspects of all ongoing strategic acquisitions, financing, and other transactional mattersCandidate will manage the contract approval process and interact with governmental agencies and lenders as requiredOther Job ResponsibilitiesMaintain 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 provisionsOther special projects or assignments as requiredQualificationsLaw degree and admitted in good standing with a state bar, preferably CaliforniaKnowledge of the federal affordable housing programs (LIHTC & HAP) along with other legacy programsMaintain the requirements for bar license by attending necessary continuing legal education courses, with a study emphasis in real estate, construction, financing, business, and corporate law7 -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 advisingOutstanding communication skills, including written, verbal, and interpersonal skillsComfortable 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 anotherAbility to effectively collaborate cross-functionally across teams with a positive attitude that no job is too big or too smallAbility to work independently and with minimum supervisionProven experience managing and leading teams in growth environmentsDemonstrated ability to maintain confidentialityProficient in Microsoft Word, with a basic knowledge of Microsoft Excel and OutlookCompensation$175K - $225KWe offer a generous and comprehensive compensation & benefits package, along with the opportunity for professional growth and development within a well-capitalized, entrepreneurial, and growing real estate investment group.Powered by JazzHRP2LKNBB2FwSeniority levelSeniority levelMid-Senior levelEmployment typeEmployment typeFull-timeJob functionJob functionLegalIndustriesInternet PublishingReferrals increase your chances of interviewing at BH Properties by 2xGet notified about new Associate General Counsel jobs in Los Angeles, CA.Counsel Director, Legal and Business AffairsLos Angeles, CA $141,090.00-$175,000.00 1 month agoAssociate General Counsel, Commercial- CTV, Advertising, & M&A IntegrationsLos Angeles, CA $151,100.00-$277,000.00 2 weeks agoVice President, Legal- SEC, Governance, and ComplianceLos Angeles, CA $245,000.00-$345,000.00 1 month agoWestlake Village, CA $174,000.00-$305,000.00 5 days agoDirector & Associate General Counsel, Privacy & ProductLos Angeles, CA $201,100.00-$368,700.00 2 weeks agoLos Angeles Metropolitan Area $170,000.00-$196,000.00 3 weeks agoRegional Information Governance SupervisorManaging Attorney (Eviction Prevention Legal Services) – Eviction Defense CenterLos Angeles, CA $103,000.00-$126,000.00 1 month agoManaging Attorney (Eviction Prevention Legal Services) – Eviction Defense CenterShriver Supervising Attorney- Homelessness Prevention ProjectLos Angeles, CA $200,000.00-$225,000.00 1 month agoAssociate General Counsel, Corporate M&ALos Angeles, CA $226,000.00-$304,000.00 2 weeks agoAssociate General Counsel, Security LegalAssociate General Counsel, Monetization (AI)Los Angeles, CA $226,000.00-$304,000.00 5 hours agoLos Angeles Metropolitan Area $150,000.00-$250,000.00 12 hours agoAssociate General Counsel (securities and corporate governance) (Southern California)Pasadena, CA $262,500.00-$295,000.00 2 months agoRedondo Beach, CA $175,000.00-$230,000.00 2 weeks agoLos Angeles Metropolitan Area 1 month agoAssociate General Counsel, Corporate Governance and SecuritiesSanta Monica, CA $180,000.00-$275,000.00 1 week agoTorrance, CA $10,692.00-$12,296.00 2 months agoSanta Monica, CA $120,000.00-$140,000.00 1 week agoWe’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. 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Created: 2025-09-17