Legal Counsel

We are seeking an individual to fill the role of Legal Counsel in the company's West Los Angeles Office.  The successful candidate will be experienced in handling a wide range of executive and administrative support-related projects and will be able to work both independently and as part of a team. Must have the ability to interact with staff (at all levels).  Should have the ability to be proactive, resourceful, and efficient, with a high level of professionalism and confidentiality.  Expert written and verbal communication skills, strong decision-making ability, and attention to detail are equally important. 

Essential Job Duty and Responsibilities

Commercial Leasing

•  Draft and negotiate new commercial lease agreements, lease amendments, assignments, etc.
• Draft default letters and other legal correspondence relating to landlord/tenant issue and disputes.
• Serve as liaison with outside attorneys, as necessary, for outsourced legal work.
• Maintain comprehensive lists/spreadsheets of typical exhibits and existing exclusive uses and restrictions at each property.

 General Transactions/Contracts

•  Draft and negotiate various contact documents relating to construction, financing, and commercial and multifamily operations as directed.
• Communicate and coordinate with other members of the Shapell Legal Department relating to the following areas:

• Acquisitions and Dispositions
• Title issues
• Financing 
• Employment or employee matters
• Environmental Issues
• ADA Compliance
• Maintaining detailed, organized filing for all work product.
• AD-hoc interpretation of legal documents as requested.
• Working internally with other Shapell departments to address their legal needs.

 Corporate

•  Draft and file new corporate formation documents, amendments to existing corporate formation documents, corporate minutes, resolution, annual statements, and filings, and ensure compliance with corporate record keeping.

Insurance

• Support risk management functions of Shapell Legal Department relating to insurance claims, including interfacing with third party insurance representatives and third-party administrator teams for commercial and multifamily operations.

 Job Requirements

• Minimum 3 years of transactional legal experience, preferably related to real estate and corporate matters.

 Education

• Bachelor’s degree
• Juris Doctorate

Benefits

• Hybrid Schedule
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account/ Health Savings Account
• Health insurance, Dental insurance, and Vision Insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• 401k

Equal Opportunity Employer