In-House Associate – Real Estate Counsel

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October 30

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BH Properties

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BH Properties is a leading company specializing in commercial real estate investing. With over three decades of experience, it owns, operates, and re-positions value-add properties across the United States, including locations in Puerto Rico. The company focuses on quick decision-making and fast acquisitions, often closing deals in days that might take other firms weeks or months. BH Properties' portfolio includes office buildings, mixed-use developments, retail centers, and industrial sites, featuring over 10. 4 million square feet of commercial space and 2,500 multifamily units spread over 15 states. The company is known for its innovative real estate solutions and strategic acquisitions, including notable properties like the Hazard Center in San Diego and Pacific Place in Seattle. BH Properties continues to expand its reach, offering tailored capital solutions, including bankruptcy capital solutions and ground lease acquisitions.

51 - 200 employees

🏠 Real Estate

📋 Description

• 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.

🎯 Requirements

• Law degree and admitted in good standing with a state bar, preferably California or alternative U.S. states. • 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. • Experience with Bankruptcy, Re-Structuring, DIP and Stalking Horse financing and Sale Leaseback transactions a plus. • 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.

🏖️ Benefits

• Excellent compensation package. • Opportunity to grow and develop with a well-capitalized entrepreneurial real estate investment group.