We're seeking a driven Associate Counsel to join our team. This role will be responsible for offering support to the legal and commercial team through the analysis of contracts, documents, draft elaboration, and sending extrajudicial notifications. Responsibilities include reviewing, drafting and negotiating contracts, analyzing leases, preparing documents, supporting the management of existing properties, managing litigation and supporting and advising on general company mattes. The position will ensure the legality of commercial transactions and advise our company on legal rights and duties.
This role has the opportunity to be HYBRID if located near San Diego or REMOTE based on candidates' location.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Prepare, draft, review and negotiate redlines with respect to all documents required for closing of various real estate and land use transactions (i.e. leases, easements, assignments, amendments, fee simple purchase agreements).
- Provide guidance and support to Sales and Site acquisitions teams in pursuit of new transactions.
- Provide guidance and support to Property Management teams who manage existing sites and assets.
- Analyze new potential site acquisitions from a risk management perspective in conjunction with underwriters as well as revenue enhancement opportunities for existing portfolio.
- Provide support, assistance and management with respect to transaction “closing” activities such as escrow, signing, recording, etc.
- Manage litigation and potential litigation matters in cooperation with Property Management teams, and internal as well as outside counsel.
- Participate in the coordination and organization of due diligence materials & provide transactional support.
- Provide guidance, advice, support and day-to-day management with respect to general legal activities of the company.
- Research, anticipate and guard company against legal risks.
- Guide managers and ensure compliance with rules and regulations.
- Structure, draft and review reports and other legal documents.
- Draft and administer all non-transactional contracts.
- Ad hoc projects as requested
Education:
- Juris doctorate from an accredited law school and an active member in good standing of the bar in a state or territory of the United States
Experience:
- Preferably 2-4 years of law firm or in-house experience in contracts, real estate, land use, transactional, business development, landlord/tenant, property management, telecommunications, and/or commercial transactions.
Technical Skills:
- Microsoft Office proficiency (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint), internet and database management
- Knowledge of additional languages (Spanish, French, Portuguese) a plus
Soft Skills:
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and meet monthly deadlines.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple projects/tasks simultaneously.
- Strong analysis and reporting capability.
- Ability to exercise problem-solving and innovative-solution mindset to efficiently resolve issues.
- Strong relationship-development skills resulting in long-term, mutually beneficial relationships.
Physical Requirements:
- Sitting at a desk for 6-8 hours a day
- Working on a computer for 6-8 hours a day
- Ability to travel
What We Offer:
- 100% Employer paid benefits – medical, dental, vision (employee and family)
- Vacation, sick and holiday time
- Flexible work schedule
- 401k with employer match
- Training and development opportunities
Salary Range: $110,000 - $140,000 + bonus potential
Please note, the pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, department budget availability, internal equity, geographic location and external market pay for comparable jobs.
EEO Statement
We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success as a global company, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool.
