Real Estate & Finance Counsel — Associate

Reading International; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 200,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

Stock grants

Competitive benefits package including

medical, dental, vision, life, FSA, 4

Job summary

Reading International, Inc. in Downtown Los Angeles seeks an experienced Associate General Counsel – Real Estate and Finance to report to the General Counsel and work closely with senior operations executives.

The role focuses on real estate matters, including leases, financing, development, and related agreements, with exposure to corporate governance and SEC matters. The successful candidate will manage complex real estate transactions, coordinate with outside counsel, and contribute to

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school.
• Active California State Bar membership.
• 6–8 years of relevant legal experience focusing on leasing, real estate finance and transactional law.
• Superior academic credentials and excellent writing/interpersonal skills.
• Negotiating commercial leases and managing real estate finance transactions (mortgages, secured lending, financing leases, guaranties).
• Familiarity with land use, construction contracts and architect agreements.
• Familiarity with legal contracts, lease provisions, and title documents.
• Exceptional attention to detail, strong organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; ability to work independently and across departments.

Responsibilities

• Review, draft, and negotiate commercial leases, licenses, amendments, and ancillary agreements.
• Manage real estate transactions including acquisitions, dispositions, financing, and development projects.
• Negotiate with landlords' and lenders' counsel on financing terms, security interests, and collateral.
• Provide counsel on real estate finance structures, including mortgages and secured transactions.
• Support internal teams and liaise with outside counsel to ensure compliance and risk mitigation.
• Advise on corporate governance matters and support SEC filings and reporting obligations.
• Participate in cross-functional projects and provide strategic legal advice to senior leadership.
• Assist with litigation support and coordinate discovery as needed.

Skills

Lease negotiations

Real estate transactions

Contract drafting

Cross-functional collaboration

Legal risk assessment

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Active California State Bar

Job description

Reading International, Inc. in Downtown Los Angeles seeks an experienced Associate General Counsel – Real Estate and Finance to report to the General Counsel and work closely with senior operations executives.

The role focuses on real estate matters, including leases, financing, development, and related agreements, with exposure to corporate governance and SEC matters. The successful candidate will manage complex real estate transactions, coordinate with outside counsel, and contribute to