Chief Legal Officer

CHIEF LEGAL OFFICER Boardwalk Investments Group, LLC ("Boardwalk") is a privately held commercial real estate investment company headquartered in Costa Mesa, California. Our firm manages a diverse portfolio of commercial real estate including retail, mixed-use, office, and multifamily assets primarily located in Orange County, California. With a seasoned management team boasting over 50 years of experience in the industry, our investment strategy since 2012 focuses on the active acquisition, stabilization, and management of properties in core, coastal markets throughout California. As the Chief Legal Officer, you will serve as the principal legal advisor to our organization, providing strategic and practical legal guidance across all aspects of the business. This key role is responsible for overseeing legal risk, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations, and supporting our operational and strategic initiatives. ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES Deliver legal guidance and support for all commercial property leasing transactions. Review, draft, and negotiate commercial lease documents, including new leases, amendments, renewals, subleases, assignments, estoppels, SNDA agreements, and lease terminations. Collaborate closely with leasing, asset management, and property management teams to support leasing strategies and negotiate business terms, ensuring alignment with company objectives. Conduct legal due diligence on prospective tenants, including review of financial statements, credit reports, guaranties, and organizational documents. Advise on lease interpretation, compliance, enforcement, and dispute resolution, including defaults, remedies, and landlord-tenant disputes. Manage outside counsel regarding leasing, litigation, and specialized real estate matters as needed. Develop, implement, and maintain standardized lease templates, policies, and procedures to enhance efficiency and consistency across the portfolio. Monitor and interpret changes in federal, state, and local laws affecting commercial real estate and leasing; proactively advise leadership on risk mitigation and compliance. Provide legal support for corporate matters including contracts, risk management, compliance, insurance, and corporate governance. Offer strategic legal advice to executive leadership concerning business operations and long-term planning. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school. Active license to practice law in the applicable jurisdiction(s). 8+ years of legal experience with a strong focus on commercial real estate leasing. Proven expertise in drafting and negotiating complex commercial lease agreements. Strong knowledge of landlord-tenant law, real estate regulations, and leasing best practices. Experience advising real estate owners, operators, or developers. Exceptional negotiation, analytical, and problem-solving skills. Able to communicate complex legal concepts clearly to non-legal stakeholders. Boardwalk offers an attractive compensation and benefits package, along with the opportunity to be part of a dynamic team. The above description intends to outline the general content of and requirements for this position. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements, and may be subject to change at management's discretion. Boardwalk is an equal opportunity employer (Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans) Compensation details: 285000-325000 Yearly Salary

Created: 2026-03-16