Associate General Counsel

Crescent Heights, Inc.; Santa Ana, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Crescent Heights, Inc. seeks an Associate General Counsel to oversee commercial real estate transactions including acquisitions, leasing, financing, and development. The role collaborates with internal stakeholders to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

The ideal candidate has a J.D. from an accredited school, active license to practice law, 5+ years in real estate law, and strong negotiation and analytical skills for fast-paced, in-house work.

Qualifications

• J.D. degree from an accredited law school with strong GPA.
• Licensed to practice law in the relevant jurisdiction.
• 5+ years of experience in real estate law.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent negotiation and communication abilities.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate purchase agreements, lease contracts, deeds, and financing agreements.
• Conduct due diligence on properties, including title examinations, zoning laws, and environmental regulations.
• Advise on land use, development, and regulatory compliance.
• Collaborate with developers, real estate agents, appraisers, and mortgage brokers to facilitate transactions.
• Provide corporate support including forming entities, joint ventures, partnership agreements and similar commercial agreements.
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal real estate laws.
• Provide guidance on tax implications and financial considerations related to real estate transactions.
• Resolve title issues, claims, and disputes.

Skills

Analytical skills

Negotiation

Communication

Independent worker

Team collaboration

Real estate law

Education

J.D. degree

Job description

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Associate General Counsel

Professionals

2 days ago Requisition ID: 1335

Job Title: Associate General Counsel

Reports To: General Counsel

FLSA Status: Exempt

Summary:

The Associate General Counsel will oversee commercial real estate transactions, including acquisitions, leasing, financing, and development. This role also involves close collaboration with internal stakeholders to ensure compliance with all legal and regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Draft, review, and negotiate purchase agreements, lease contracts, deeds, and financing agreements.
• Conduct due diligence on properties, including title examinations, zoning laws, and environmental regulations.
• Advise on land use, development, and regulatory compliance.
• Collaborate with developers, real estate agents, appraisers, and mortgage brokers to facilitate transactions.
• Corporate support including forming entities, joint ventures, partnership agreement and similar commercial agreements.
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal real estate laws.
• Provide guidance on tax implications and financial considerations related to real estate transactions.
• Resolve title issues, claims, and disputes. '

Qualifications:

• J.D. degree from an accredited law school with a strong GPA pertranscript.
• Licensed to practice law in the relevant jurisdiction.
• 5+ years of experience in real estate law, preferably in an in-house or corporate setting or with a top law firm.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent negotiation and communication abilities.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.