Real Estate Attorney

REAL ESTATE ATTORNEY
Newport Beach, CA

Boardwalk Investments Group, LLC ("Boardwalk") is a privately held commercial real estate investment company headquartered in Newport Beach, California. The Firm currently manages a $250 million commercial real estate portfolio comprised of retail, mixed-use, office and multifamily assets located primarily in Orange County, California and is led by a seasoned management team with over 50 years of commercial real estate experience. Since 2012, Boardwalk's investment strategy is to actively acquire, stabilize, and manage commercial real estate located in core, coastal markets in California. Boardwalk is now preparing to grow its portfolio to approximately $1 billion this year.

Boardwalk is currently seeking a Real Estate Attorney to join our team in Newport Beach.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Draft, interpret and negotiate various real estate related contracts including commercial real estate leases, purchase and sale agreements, licenses, consulting and service agreements, vendor and construction contracts, estoppels, SNDAs and other ancillary real estate documents.
• Assist with all phases of acquisitions, dispositions and leasing; including: examining title, use restrictions, zoning, surveys, easements, development agreements and CC&Rs; negotiating loan agreements; addressing closing requirements; and other legal due diligence as needed.
• Manage and resolve commercial tenant lease issues and ensure tenant lease compliance.

• Manage legal work for the company as needed.  Help support the company’s business needs and objectives through strong legal advice and guidance.

• Provide advice and counsel to executive members of the company regarding corporate business matters, real estate issues, and other general legal advice.  
• Manage litigation and provide supervision for outside counsel, if needed.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Juris Doctorate Degree from a top Law School with commensurate academic performance is required
• Three to five (3-5) years legal experience in the following area(s):
  • Real Estate Transactions, with emphasis on acquisitions, dispositions, and commercial leasing
  • Landlord/Tenant Law in California
  • Prior experience in Real Estate litigation helpful
  • Prior real estate sales experience helpful

• Ability to multi-task and meet demanding deadlines
• In house counsel and/or law firm experience required

Boardwalk offers an attractive compensation and benefits package and the opportunity to be part of an exciting and fast paced organization. 

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job.  It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements.  Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Boardwalk is an equal opportunity employer (Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans)