Job Description

Salim Development Group seeks In-house Counsel to perform various legal and management duties including investment due diligence, real estate management and litigation, compliance monitoring, and general operation management.  We invest in real estate and raw land.  We are looking for a candidate with prior related business experience including land use, transactional real estate, litigation or related business law.

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

• Structuring, drafting and negotiating agreements and commercial contracts

• Drafting service agreements, non-disclosure agreements, procurement agreements

• Engaging in tenant issues including but not limited to personally filing UD and pursuing collections

• Managing real estate transactions including leases; land use, zoning, and construction

• Drafting and reviewing contracts and purchase forms related to investments

• Engaging in business and legal negotiations related to investments and dispositions.

• Performing due diligence in a variety of investments

THE CANDIDATE MUST:

• Demonstrate leadership and team-working skills in support of a collaborative environment, including the ability to proactively seek opportunities to create systems in the workspace.

• Exercise discretion and maintain a high degree of confidentiality

• Should have experience in land use, real estate, civil, tax construction, and business litigation

• Knowledge and experience in real estate transactional matters are essential

• High sense of urgency with the ability to meet deadlines while maintaining the flexibility to adapt to changing priorities

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must have solid experience in the practice of commercial real estate and disposition, business, and litigation (5 years preferred but not required)

• Good standing and active member of the California Bar

• Ability to work well under various work schedules, 50 hour work week is the norm

• Outstanding interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills

• Strong skills required in legal research

COMPENSATION:

Compensation based on experience and candidate’s qualifications; including performance-based bonus

• Salary $100,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year

• Bonuses ranging $10,000 - $40,000 per year (negotiable)

TO APPLY:

Please include a cover letter with your resume, describing your interest and experience relevant to our needs.

Company Description

We invite you to apply if you are a local resident or if you are willing to relocate.