Vice President, CRE Legal Advisors

Barings • Los Angeles, CA

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About The Position

At Barings, we are as invested in our associates as we are in our clients. We recognize those who work diligently for us and reward them for personal and professional integrity, communication skills, distinct competencies and expertise in specific strategies, ability to collaborate as a team member and true dedication to the interests of our clients. We thank you for your interest in joining the Barings team, and invite you to explore our current employment opportunities. The VP/SVP will be responsible for managing transactions from inception to completion, supporting portfolio operations, and advising senior leadership and working with the regional offices across all business functions providing legal analysis, advice, transaction leadership and support. This role will be responsible for a broad range of matters including all aspects of equity and debt investments, joint ventures, asset acquisitions and dispositions, structured and/or complex financing, as well as asset-level agreements. This position is an integral part of the “deal making” process where business sense and good judgment will be as important as legal acumen. The VP/SVP will report directly to the Senior Managing Director, General Counsel & Chief Compliance Officer (“GC”), and will be based at Artemis’ Los Angeles office or in Artemis’ headquarters in Chevy Chase, MD. CLIENT DESCRIPTION Artemis’ mission is to create a successful and sustainable real estate investment management firm that is built on a foundation of performance, alignment of interest and transparency. Artemis Real Estate Partners is an investment manager based in metropolitan Washington, DC, with offices in New York City, Los Angeles, and Atlanta. Artemis has raised over $10 billion of capital across core, core plus, value-add and opportunistic strategies. The firm makes equity and debt investments in real estate across the United States, with a focus on residential, industrial, seniors housing, medical outpatient, self-storage, hospitality, retail, and office. Artemis specializes in joint venture partnerships and direct investments. With a focus on thoughtful growth and a collaborative culture, Artemis prioritizes professional development and encourages a hands-on, proactive approach to problem-solving. Artemis’ team is known for its humility, resourcefulness, and dedication to excellence. For more information, visit https://www.artemisrep.com

Requirements

• 10+ years of relevant law firm and/or in-house real estate experience focusing on transactions, including joint ventures, acquisitions/dispositions, debt/financing, and development.
• Strong understanding of joint venture structures and joint venture agreements.
• Ability to work across all product types and structures proficiently.
• Strong ability to be decisive and operate independently with respect to complex real estate transactions, including analyzing complicated issues and assessing risks.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and approachable demeanor to engage and build strong collaborative relationships internally and externally.
• Ability to frame legal issues in context of business objectives.
• Ability to accurately assess the degree of legal risk in each situation.
• Ability to align legal strategy with business goals, weighing risk and opportunity to achieve desired outcomes.
• Business-focused strategic thinker with the ability to convey complex legal principals clearly and concisely.
• Proven negotiation and proactive problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal/written communication and presentation skills.
• “Can-do” attitude and willingness to take ownership and responsibility for all assignments from inception to completion.
• Ability to work autonomously and as a collaborator in a highly collaborative yet fast-paced setting.
• Ability to effectively prioritize competing projects, manage deadlines, reminders, and follow-ups with a dedication to task and overall project completion.
• Outstanding planning and organizational skills with the ability to execute to meet deadlines; attention to detail is critical with an eye towards the larger team/organization’s goals.
• Skilled at performing with the highest level of discretion, confidentiality, professionalism, and integrity.
• Bachelor’s degree, JD from accredited law school, admission to a state bar and in good standing.

Responsibilities

• Work in concert with the GC and senior business unit leaders across various offices and business lines to achieve key business objectives and support the company’s portfolio of real estate assets, investments, and development projects in various asset classes and structures.
• Draft, negotiate, manage, and oversee diverse portfolio of transactions from inception (i.e., Term sheet) to completion involving joint venture agreements, loan documents, purchase and sale agreements, development agreements relating to multiple investment strategies.
• Review, analyze, negotiate, and/or draft real estate contracts and related documents (i.e., letters of intent; joint venture agreements, purchase and sale agreements, loan documents, leases, lease amendments, subleases; reciprocal access agreements; and letters of credit).
• Support and collaborate with an internal and external multi-disciplinary team of acquisitions, asset management, development, design, construction, and finance professionals to effectively manage transactions towards timely and successful completion.
• Collaborate with and advise internal business units with respect to all project level documents and ensure agreements are compliant with the Company’s joint venture and loan obligations.
• Assist in the administration of contracts in accordance with company policies and legal requirements.
• Assist and support the business teams in negotiating and managing legal documents for an assigned portfolio of assets, new business lines/assets, as well as development projects, across multiple jurisdictions.
• Actively participate in Investment Committee meetings by anticipating, preparing for, and responding to legal-focused inquiries.
• Assist and support the asset management team in drafting and negotiating asset-level documents including but not limited to commercial/office leases, vendor agreements etc.
• Provide training and guidance to Analysts, Associates, Senior Associates, and Vice Presidents outside of the legal team.
• Interpret the requirements of governmental agencies (including SEC), laws, statutes, rules, regulations, and court decisions affecting the business and/or its assets in multiple jurisdictions.
• Oversee, direct, and manage teams of external and specialized counsel on various legal matters.
• Assist in establishing, refining, and maintaining internal legal processes and procedures to support efficient management of a national portfolio of diverse real estate assets.
• Assist in the scaling of the Company’s continued growth.
• Assist with all other duties and projects as directed by the GC.

Benefits

• Medical (including Virtual Care), Prescription, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• Fitness Center Reimbursement Program (Including Online Memberships)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Fertility Benefits
• Highly competitive 401(k) Plan with Company Match
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with Company Contributions
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) - Health Care & Dependent Care
• Retirement Health Reimbursement Account
• Basic and Supplemental Life Insurance
• Spouse and Child Life Insurance
• Paid Vacation, Sick Days and Annual Holidays
• Paid Leave of Absences (Maternity Leave, Parental Leave, Caregiver Leave, Bereavement Time)
• Short and Long Term Disability Plans
• Paid Volunteer Time
• Education Assistance Program
• Charitable Matching Gifts Program
• Commuter Reimbursement Program
• Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level