Counsel Real Estate Brokerage - Irvine, CA

Key Responsibilities

• Litigation Management - Handle all aspects of real estate brokerage litigation from inception through trial or settlement
• Litigate a personal docket of civil litigation matters and supervise outside counsel on selected matters
• Prepare and defend company witnesses at deposition and depose adverse parties
• Draft, argue, and respond to motions, pleadings, and briefs
• Conduct legal research on complex issues and develop strategic recommendations
• Represent the company in court hearings, arbitrations, mediations, trials and regulatory proceedings
• Manage a docket of cases outside of CA handled by outside counsel

Strategic Advisory & Risk Mitigation

• Advise internal stakeholders on litigation risk and strategy
• Identify emerging issues and recommend proactive solutions
• Provide clear guidance to leadership and support key initiatives that impact brokerage operations
• Contribute to process improvements and best practices within the company
• Partner with the brand general counsel in supporting, communicating with, and educating the clients and implementing brand initiatives

Minimum Qualifications:

• JD Degree from an accredited law school
• Minimum of 5 years of commercial litigation experience
• Demonstrated ability to independently litigate civil litigation matters
• Some real estate brokerage experience preferred
• Some in house legal department experience
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently and interact well with all staff and all levels of management
• Attention to detail and strong organizational skills
• Consultative approach to supporting business objectives while mitigating risk
• High degree of integrity, respect and dedication to the company’s values
• Positive, “can do” demeanor
• Bar Admission: California

Application Requirements:

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Writing sample authored by applicant