Associate General Counsel - Real Estate

Job Description

Job Description

ASSOCIATE GENERAL COUNSEL  - REAL ESTATE                               www.bhproperties.com

COMPANY

BH Properties is a privately held commercial real estate investment firm focused on value-add acquisitions in office, industrial, retail, and multi-family properties throughout the Western United States, along with investments in distressed debt and ground leases.  The Company is vertically integrated, with offices in Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle, Riverside, Phoenix, Dallas, and Houston, and is able to acquire and close transactions without the need for lengthy due diligence periods.  Our 30-year track-record and balance sheet allow us to move quickly and creatively, structuring acquisitions to satisfy seller needs in a highly competitive market.  Today, the Company owns and operates approximately 11M square feet across 18 states.

In May 2025, the Company launched ‘Haven Housing’, an investment vertical for the sole purpose of acquiring affordable housing and market rate communities.  At is launch, Haven Housing, through its parent company, owns approximately 2,500 residential units.

REPORTING RESPONSIBILITY

The Associate General Counsel will report to the Company’s Chief Legal Officer along with coordinating communication with other senior department heads with a focus on affordable housing and market rate communities. This role will be highly visible and integral to the management of the Company along with having existing relationships to help further advance the Company’s growth plans.

In this role, you will help to further advance strategic goals, address headwinds and challenges confronted by the business, and preserve the legal and ethical integrity of the company. Constantly immersed in critical, high-level operations, you will collaborate across the Company to solve challenging problems and support our growth and progress around the western U.S., focusing on providing thorough business and legal advice to foster sound decision-making within the company.

LOCATION

The Company prefers candidates in greater Los Angeles.

R ESPONSIBILITIES

Including, but are not limited to :

• Participate and collaborate with Acquisition Officers and Asset Management teams on all significant transactions, with a focus on the activities of Haven Housing.
• Draft and negotiate Purchase and Sale Agreements for affordable and market rate acquisitions.
• Provides legal assistance and direction to the Company regarding the legal aspects of all ongoing strategic acquisitions, financing, and other transactional matters.
• Candidate will manage the contract approval process and interact with governmental agencies and lenders as required.

OTHER JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

QUALIFICATIONS

COMPENSATION

$175K - $225K

We offer a generous and comprehensive compensation & benefits package, along with the opportunity for professional growth and development within a well-capitalized, entrepreneurial, and growing real estate investment group.

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