Real Estate Attorney in Los Angeles, CA

General Counsel The candidate identify and oversee the legal issues of the firm and provide expert and strategic legal advice to ownership and management. Examine and create legal agreements, such as joint venture agreements, operating agreements, employment agreements, lease agreements, purchase and sale agreements, licensing agreements, vendor contracts, organized labor contracts, etc. Engage and manage various third-party consultants and advisors including lawyers, regulators, insurance consultants, environmental consultants, etc. Interpretation of and compliance with all local, state, and federal laws and regulations. Maintain knowledge of companys operations and legal documents. Conduct legal research and review companys legal strategy pertaining to potential legal actions. Handle statutory filings, such as licensing forms, LLC filings, etc. Liaise with outside counsel. Management of organizations intellectual property. Identify and assess all organizational risks and establish a risk management infrastructure. Oversee and manage, in conjunctions with senior management, risks such as counterparty, regulatory compliance, operations (including procedures and reporting), corporate liabilities, corporate insurance (E&O, D&O, professional liability coverage) information technology, human resources, fiduciary, ESG, and employee security. Review Corporate principles, policies, limits, standards, guidelines, and other significant procedures established by management to ensure a comprehensive Best Practices Risk Management System is in place throughout the organization. Oversee the division of risk-related responsibilities and perform gap analysis to determine that the oversight of any risks is not missed. Assist in the design, implementation, updating, and monitoring of the Companys enterprise-wide risk management framework, including all company ESG Policies to ensure implementation of Best Practices throughout the organization. Oversee and monitor compliance within the organization with respect to company ESG policies, capital relationship documents, joint venture relationships, and separate accounts. Establish, implement, and monitor a Document Retention Plan for the firm and other housekeeping and data management functions. Develop cybersecurity protocols and stay abreast of cybersecurity issues. Review and monitor HR-related legal, compliance, and disclosure matters.

The candidate should have JD degree from accredited, top-tier law school. Minimum experience required: 5+ years practice with an established law firm. Proficient legal experience in commercial real estate. Experience with corporate governance issues and corporate secretarial duties. Experience with commercial real estate transactions, including leases, purchase and sale agreements, loan documents, operating agreements, etc. Should have knowledge of statutes and rules and regulations pertaining to businesses. Must have proficient understanding of business sensitivities and confidentiality.

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