Co-General Counsel: Real Estate & CMBS Transactions

Nelson Connects; Sausalito (CA); Hybrid; USD 210,000 - 235,000; Full time

Job summary

Nelson Connects in California seeks an experienced attorney with a strong commercial real estate background to join as a hands-on business partner. The position focuses on CMBS compliance, leases, contracts, and corporate matters within a privately owned commercial real estate investment and property management company with extensive portfolio.

You will advise leadership, draft and negotiate agreements, manage lender relationships, and coordinate with outside counsel.

Qualifications

• Requires California-licensed attorney with strong commercial real estate background.
• Experience with CMBS financing and lender relations preferred.
• Excellent contract drafting and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Advise leadership on commercial real estate transactions and business matters.
• Draft, review, and negotiate leases, contracts, purchase/sale agreements, and vendor agreements
• Support acquisitions and dispositions
• Manage lender relationships, financing documents, and CMBS compliance
• Handle property tax appeals
• Advise on corporate governance and legal entities
• Oversee litigation and coordinate with outside counsel
• Provide practical legal guidance on business risks and opportunities
• Work closely with the CEO, finance, property management, and business development teams

Skills

Contract drafting

Negotiation

Communication skills

Business partner mindset

Education

J.D. from ABA-accredited law school

Job description

Nelson Connects in California seeks an experienced attorney with a strong commercial real estate background to join as a hands-on business partner. The position focuses on CMBS compliance, leases, contracts, and corporate matters within a privately owned commercial real estate investment and property management company with extensive portfolio.

You will advise leadership, draft and negotiate agreements, manage lender relationships, and coordinate with outside counsel.