General Counsel

Prominent Real Estate Investment Company Seeks General Counsel

About the Company & Position :

A well-established real estate investment and development company with significant holdings across Southern California is seeking an experienced General Counsel . With a workforce of over 40 employees and a portfolio spanning commercial, medical office, and mixed-use properties—particularly concentrated in the South Bay region—this company offers a stable, dynamic environment for a General Counsel.

This is a highly visible role that combines corporate generalist responsibilities with a strong emphasis on real estate. The General Counsel will serve as a key business partner to executives, oversee corporate governance, and act as an officer of the company. The successful GC will bring extensive in-house counsel experience, proven real estate expertise, and the ability to independently manage complex real estate transactions.

Key Responsibilities :

• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial real estate documents, including office, retail, restaurant, and medical leases, lease amendments, sublease agreements, estoppel certificates, SNDA’s, lease assignments, development agreements, and loan / refinancing agreements.
• Manage title-related matters, including title searches, insurance policies, surveys, and ALTA policies.
• Oversee zoning, land use, permitting, easements, rights of way, CC&Rs, and film / location agreements.
• Fulfill duties of a corporate secretary by maintaining corporate governance and compliance across entities and subsidiaries.
• Manage litigation related to property disputes, breach of contract, negligence / personal injury, and bankruptcy claims.
• Partner with and oversee outside counsel on specialized litigation and transactional matters.

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To Apply :

Please send your resume directly to Samantha Graham, Vice President of Direct Hire, Robert Half Legal at Samantha [dot] Graham [at] RobertHalf [dot] com