Senior Counsel, Real Estate

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

Job summary

Kilroy Realty seeks a Senior Counsel, Real Estate to join its in‑house legal team. You will partner with business units on property operations, asset management, leasing, and portfolio matters, while handling sophisticated transactions and strategic initiatives.

The role requires a strong commercial real estate background, independent work style, and ability to mentor junior staff within a collaborative team environment.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor degree from ABA-accredited law school.
• California Bar in good standing or eligible for California Registered In-House Counsel status.
• 5–7 years of real estate law experience at a leading firm or in-house.
• Commercial real estate transactional experience including leases, acquisitions/dispositions, and operations.
• Attention to detail and the ability to manage high volumes of requests.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic legal counsel to Asset/Property Management and Leasing teams on portfolio matters.
• Draft, review, negotiate, and advise on real estate contracts and leases.
• Support acquisitions, dispositions, financing, due diligence, and closing activities.
• Develop form agreements, templates, and training materials for the Legal Department.
• Assist with real estate litigation, risk management, and coordination with outside counsel.
• Partner with VP, Real Estate Counsel on special projects and cross‑functional initiatives.

Education

Juris Doctor degree (ABA-accredited)

California Bar in good standing or eligible for California Registered In-House Counsel

Job description

About the Opportunity

The Senior Counsel, Real Estate will be a key member of the Company's in-house legal team, serving as a strategic legal partner and subject matter expert across a broad range of real estate matters, with primary responsibility for property operations, asset management, leasing, and general portfolio matters, as well as providing transactional support for acquisitions, dispositions, and other strategic initiatives. This position reports directly to the Vice President, Real Estate Counsel and will work closely with, and provide guidance to, teams across Asset/Property Management, Leasing, Investments, and Development/Construction.

The ideal candidate will be a commercially minded and strategically oriented real estate attorney who thrives on partnering directly with business teams to drive solutions for day-to-day legal and operational issues while also handling sophisticated transactional matters. This individual should be comfortable working independently, be able to balance legal risk with business objectives, and serve as a trusted strategic advisor to internal stakeholders across the Company's real estate platform. The Senior Counsel will also be expected to contribute to the continued development of the Legal Department’s processes and capabilities.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor degree from an ABA-accredited law
• Current member in good standing with the California Bar or, if licensed elsewhere, qualify for and promptly obtain California Registered In-House Counsel status.
• Approximately 5-7 years of experience practicing real estate law at a leading law firm or as part of an in-house legal Experience representing or working for institutional landlords, public companies and/or public real estate investment trusts is a plus.
• General commercial real estate transactional experience, including experience advising on commercial real estate operations, leasing, property management, acquisitions/dispositions, and related matters is critical. Knowledge of construction law and/or contract principles is a plus.
• Attention to detail and organizational skills are key, as well as the ability to manage and prioritize a high volume of requests and competing matters at any given time.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills, including the ability “think on the fly” and provide quick, sound legal advice in evolving situations.
• Team player with a history of working closely with business stakeholders, deal teams, other lawyers, paralegals, and legal assistants in a collaborative environment.
• High level of professionalism, discretion, and business
• Motivated, self-starter who takes pride in their work product and is willing to “own” the work assigned to
• Eagerness to expand into new substantive areas of the business and be trained to handle a diverse variety of legal

Summary of Responsibilities

• Serve as a primary legal partner and trusted advisor to the Asset/Property Management and Leasing teams on a wide range of operational, tenant, and portfolio-related Provide strategic, practical day-to-day legal counsel regarding property operations, tenant matters, vendor relationships, risk management, sustainability initiatives, and contract administration, proactively identifying issues and driving efficient resolution.
• Draft, review, negotiate, and advise on contracts and agreements relating to the ownership, management, operation, maintenance, and leasing of the Company's real estate assets, including commercial leases, amendments, renewals, consents, estoppels, SNDAs, and related agreements.
• Collaborate with other members of the Legal Department on acquisitions, dispositions, financing transactions, and other strategic initiatives, including drafting transaction documents, coordinating and overseeing due diligence, reviewing title and survey matters, managing outside counsel and third‑party advisors, and directing closing and post‑closing activities.
• Collaborate with other members of the Legal Department on the development, maintenance, and continuous improvement of form agreements, templates, processes, and training materials. Advise business teams on legal and regulatory developments affecting the Company's real estate portfolio and help lead internal training and knowledge‑sharing initiatives. Serve as a resource to and support the professional development of other members of the Legal Department, including mentoring junior attorneys and legal staff on substantive real estate matters.
• Support dispute resolution efforts and assist with real estate‑related litigation, environmental matters, and other risk management issues in coordination with outside counsel and other members of the Legal Department, exercising independent judgment in strategy and resolution.
• Serve as a key strategic partner to the Vice President, Real Estate Counsel and other members of the Legal Department on special projects, cross‑functional initiatives, enterprise‑level matters, and contribute to the overall growth and effectiveness of the Legal Department.
• Perform other duties as

What we offer

At Kilroy, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within the role. The base pay range for

this role is between $200,000 and $225,000 and your base pay will depend on your skills, experience

and training, knowledge licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation

decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. This role is eligible for an annual discretionary bonus as well.

Our comprehensive group health benefits program is built around your total health and provides

employees and their families with care and coverage designed to help you thrive. Our health and wellness program offerings include medical, dental, vision, with FSA, HSA options, Group Life & Disability, LTD coverage and much more. Ancillary programs include a retirement savings plan with a competitive employer match, employee support programs like our parental leave coaching program, wellness, and commuter benefits, just to name a few. We invite you to visit our website at www.kilroyrealty.com to learn more.