AVP & Managing Assistant General Counsel (Commercial Real Estate)

Pacific Life • Charlotte, NC

2d • $190,000 - $235,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Providing for loved ones, planning rewarding retirements, saving enough for whatever lies ahead – our policyholders count on us to be there when it matters most. It’s a big ask, but it’s one that we have the power to deliver when we work together. We collaborate and innovate – pushing one another to transform not just Pacific Life, but the entire industry for the better. Why? Because it’s the right thing to do. Pacific Life is more than a job, it’s a career with purpose. It’s a career where you have the support, balance, and resources to make a positive impact on the future – including your own. We’re actively seeking a talented Real Estate Attorney to join us. This position can be based in Newport Beach, CA, Charlotte, NC or Omaha, NE. This position is onsite four days a week. As an Assistant Vice President and Managing Assistant General Counsel, you’ll move Pacific Life, and your career, forward by leading and supporting the negotiation, documentation, and closing of complex commercial real estate loans on behalf of Pacific Life Insurance Company as lender. The role will also assist in overseeing and providing input for third-party origination relationships for smaller balance transactions, ensuring quality and compliance throughout the process. You will fill an existing role that sits on a team of seven people in the Office of the General Counsel - Investments Team.

Requirements

• Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school.
• 8+ years’ experience negotiating and closing complex commercial real estate loans, preferably lender-side work.
• Strong legal writing, communication, and organizational skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office suite of programs.

Responsibilities

• Structure, draft, negotiate, and close secured real estate finance transactions (including term, construction, mezzanine, and co-lender loans) for various commercial real estate asset types (including multi-family, office, retail, industrial, data center, and more).
• Oversee closing managers, outside counsel, and third-party originators.
• Mitigate transactional risks and resolve closing hurdles with practical solutions.
• Implement and expand upon technology-based efficiency solutions, including document automation and document management systems.
• Stay current on legal developments to update forms and processes.
• Provide legal counsel and technical guidance to internal investment team.

Benefits

• Prioritization of your health and well-being including Medical, Dental, Vision, and Wellbeing Reimbursement Account that can be used on yourself or your eligible dependents
• Generous paid time off options including: Paid Time Off, Holiday Schedules, and Financial Planning Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave as well as an Adoption Assistance Program
• Competitive 401k savings plan with company match and an additional contribution regardless of participation

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree