IN-HOUSE ‘ASSOCIATE’ REAL ESTATE COUNSEL COMPANY BH Properties is a privately held commercial real estate investment firm focused on value-add acquisitions in office, industrial, retail, and multi-family properties throu…
Skills: Real Estate Law, Contract Negotiation, Drafting Purchase and Sale Agreements, Leasing Documents, Bankruptcy Law
Salmon Group
Paralegal
Manila, Metro Manila, Philippines · Hybrid
Mid level
Primary Responsibilities Provide legal and administrative support to the Company's Legal and Compliance Unit. Maintain the Legal Team's both paper and electronic files and records using management tools. Facilitate end-t…
Skills: Corporate Housekeeping, Contract Management, Legal Administration, Microsoft Office, Communication Skills
Salmon Group
Process and Policy Documentation Officer
Manila, Metro Manila, Philippines · Hybrid
Mid level
As a Process and Policy Documentation Officer, you will play a key role in ensuring that Salmon’s internal processes and policies remain accurate, compliant, and aligned with regulatory requirements. You’ll collaborate c…
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Full-time
postgraduate degree
Posted 32d ago
Apply by Aug 25
~40 hrs/week
Remote in Philippines
Responsibilities
The role involves drafting and negotiating complex real estate transactions, including purchase and sale agreements and leases. It also requires providing legal guidance on strategic acquisitions and managing legal templates and policies for the company.
Requirements
Candidates must have a law degree, be admitted to a state bar (preferably California), and possess 5-7 years of commercial real estate legal experience. Proficiency in bankruptcy, restructuring, and DIP financing is considered a plus.
Full job description
IN-HOUSE ‘ASSOCIATE’ REAL ESTATE COUNSEL
COMPANY
BH 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, Riverside, Phoenix, Dallas, Houston and Seattle, 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 10M square feet across 18 states.
REPORTING RESPONSIBILITY
In-house Counsel will have dual reporting responsibility to the Chairman & President and In-House General Counsel along with coordinating communication with other senior department heads. This role will be highly visible and integral to the management of the Company.
In 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.
COMPENSATION
We offer an excellent compensation package, an exciting opportunity, and the chance to grow and develop with a well-capitalized entrepreneurial real estate investment group. For immediate consideration please submit resume with salary expectations. Resumes submitted with salary requirements will be considered first.
LOCATION
This position will work remotely from any location in the Philippines during US business hours.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
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
OTHER JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
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.
QUALIFICATIONS
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
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.
Related keywords
Commercial Real EstateValue-Add AcquisitionsDistressed DebtGround LeasesPurchase and Sale AgreementsLease NegotiationBankruptcyRe-StructuringDIP FinancingStalking Horse FinancingSale LeasebackCalifornia State BarLegal ComplianceAsset ManagementCorporate LawConstruction Law
Commercial Real Estate company focusing on value-add transactions, distressed debt, and ground leases.
Industry
Real Estate
Company size
51-200 employees
Founded
1994
Headquarters
Los Angeles, CA
LinkedIn followers
29,489
BH Properties acquires and maximizes the value of underperforming properties, such as former big-box retail sites that have significant vacancies and/or negative cash flow. We reposition these assets and patiently seek out the right tenants for the location. With upgrades and refurbishing, BH Properties successfully transforms such properties into attractive consistently profitable investments.
We take pride in our reputation as trusted business partners, known for working through challenges with sellers and buyers to allow both parties to fulfill their investment strategies.
Headquartered in Los Angeles, BH Properties also has regional offices in Seattle, San Francisco, San Diego, Riverside, Phoenix, Dallas, Austin, and Houston.
Offices: 11111 Santa Monica Blvd., Suite 600, Los Angeles, CA 90025, US · 2701 Dallas Pkwy, Suite 350, Plano, Texas 75093, US · 7600 N 16th Street, Suite 201, Phoenix, AZ 85020, US · 15721 Park Row, Suite 100, Houston, Texas 77084, US · 3610 Central Ave, Suite 208, Riverside, California 92506, US
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