Associate General Counsel

JRK RESIDENTIAL GROUP INC • Los Angeles, CA

121d • $225,000 - $250,000

About The Position

As the Associate General Counsel, you oversee all legal aspects of our organization, supporting General Counsel in providing legal guidance, support, and advice to senior management on various matters. The desired candidate will have top-tier law firm experience in civil litigation, including general liability, who is seeking to transition to an in-house role focused on litigation. The Associate General Counsel will report directly to the CEO and General Counsel and will be a member of a small and congenial law department. The Associate General Counsel acts as a supervising litigation attorney and internal risk advisor to assigned business units and provides creative solutions to business and legal issues arising out of litigated matters nationally. The role will also be responsible for handling any legal matters retained in-house as well as marshaling evidence required for litigation matters, responding to subpoenas and pre-litigation demands disputes, and managing requests for information and other inquiries. In addition to litigation, responsibilities include negotiating, drafting, and reviewing contracts with internal clients, strategic partners, vendors, and other parties. The right candidate will have exceptional drafting and negotiating skills, good analytical and practical problem-solving skills, and strong business judgment. This candidate will also oversee compliance with applicable laws and regulations and conduct legal research and analysis to stay current on changes that may impact the Company by developing and/or updating policies, practices, and guidelines.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
• Active membership in at least one state Bar.
• 4+ years of experience practicing law, focusing on corporate and commercial law.
• Strong knowledge of contract law, regulatory compliance, corporate governance, and risk management.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and handle confidential information.
• Experience working in a corporate environment.
• Knowledge of laws and regulations in the commercial real estate industry.
• Familiarity with employment law and labor regulations.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in civil litigation, including general liability.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong time management skills with a proven ability to meet goals and deadlines.
• Ability to function well in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all legal aspects of the organization.
• Support General Counsel in providing legal guidance to senior management.
• Act as a supervising litigation attorney and internal risk advisor.
• Provide creative solutions to business and legal issues arising from litigated matters.
• Handle legal matters retained in-house.
• Marshal evidence required for litigation matters.
• Respond to subpoenas and pre-litigation demands disputes.
• Manage requests for information and other inquiries.
• Negotiate, draft, and review contracts with internal clients and external parties.
• Ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
• Conduct legal research and analysis to stay current on legal changes.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance options.
• Auto-enrollment in 401(k) plan after 60 days of employment.
• 80 vacation hours accrued in the first year.
• Paid sick leave as required by state or local regulations.
• Paid holidays for ten holidays each year.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Master's degree