Associate General Counsel

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 How…

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.

The Details…

• You will work full-time, Monday through Friday (on site)
• This role will require flexibility outside of the Company hours of 7:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. PT as business needs may dictate from time to time.
• We offer a range of benefits to meet your needs, including medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance options. The company provides auto-enrollment in its 401(k) plan after 60 days of employment. New employees accrue 80 vacation hours in their first year and are entitled to paid sick leave, as required by state or local regulations*. Eligible employees also receive paid holidays for ten holidays each year**.

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*The Company provides at least 40 hours of Paid Sick Leave per year in states with no state mandate. **To be eligible for holiday pay, employees must have completed 30 days of employment as of the holiday date.

About JRK…
JRK Property Holdings is a vertically integrated private equity real estate company with $6 billion in assets in 26 states. The company has been one of the country's most prolific buyers of multifamily properties, consistently ranking among the top owners and managers in the NMHC top 50 rankings. JRK’s time-tested ability to identify attractive investment opportunities and reposition properties physically and operationally has enabled JRK to deliver outsized, risk-adjusted returns to investors over the past 30 years. JRK has more than $6.5 billion in buying power through its fully discretionary multifamily and hospitality funds. Since its inception, JRK has owned and operated 13 limited, full-service, and boutique hotels in top-tier markets nationwide. With the newly raised hospitality fund, JRK is expanding its hospitality division to rival the size of our multifamily division.

Required Skills and Abilities

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to write and speak clearly and free of typos or grammatical mistakes
• Treats everyone with respect and dignity, accepts responsibility and takes ownership of tasks, follows through on commitments, and maintains confidentiality
• 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
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software
• Experience working in a corporate environment
• Knowledge of laws and regulations in the commercial real estate industry
• Familiarity with employment law and labor regulations

Education and Experience

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school and active membership in at least one state Bar
• 4+ years of experience practicing law, with a focus 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

Physical Requirements

• Expected work hours: 7:30 to 5:00, Monday through Friday, with occasional weekends
• Travel: Negligible
• Work environment and physical demands: General office environment
• FLSA Status: Exempt

Please note that this job description is not intended to be a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee in this role. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time, with or without notice.
JRK Property Holdings is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
We will consider all qualified Applicants, including those with Criminal Histories, for employment in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.