Overview

Senior Commercial Real Estate Attorney In-House Counsel Location: Los Angeles, CA Compensation: $220K-$260K Base + Bonus About the Opportunity An established commercial real estate investment and development firm is seeking an experienced attorney to join its in-house legal team. This is an opportunity to take ownership of sophisticated real estate transactions, work closely with senior leadership, and play a key role in supporting the company's investment and development activities. The ideal candidate brings strong commercial real estate transactional experience, sound business judgment, and the ability to independently manage complex legal matters in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment. Key Responsibilities Lead the drafting, review, and negotiation of commercial real estate agreements, including leases, purchase and sale agreements, financing documents, and joint venture agreements. Manage legal aspects of acquisitions, dispositions, leasing, financing, development, and other real estate transactions. Advise executive leadership and internal investment teams on legal risks, transaction structures, and business matters. Oversee outside counsel on complex transactions, litigation, and corporate matters. Support corporate governance, compliance, contract management, and other legal matters. Independently manage multiple transactions and provide practical, business-oriented legal guidance. Qualifications J.D. from a highly regarded law school. Active California Bar membership required. Minimum 3 years of sophisticated commercial real estate transactional experience, with more experienced attorneys encouraged to apply. Experience at a leading law firm or in-house with a commercial real estate investment, development, or operating company. Strong background in commercial leasing, acquisitions, disposition By submitting to this position, you are agreeing to be included in our talent pool for future hiring for similarly qualified positions. EEO Notice Vaco by Highspring is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law. Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact . Vaco by Highspring also wants all applicants to know their rights that workplace discrimination is illegal. Representation Notice By submitting to this position, you agree that you will be giving Vaco by Highspring the exclusive right to present your as a candidate for the foregoing employment opportunity. You further agree that you have represented information about yourself accurately and have not affirmatively misrepresented your qualifications. You also agree to maintain as confidential, to the fullest extent permitted by law, any information you learn from Vaco by Highspring about the position and you will limit disclosure of information about the position only to the extent necessary to perform any obligations in furtherance of your application. In exchange, Vaco by Highspring agrees to exercise reasonable efforts to represent you through all solicitation, job scr