V.P., Assistant General Counsel (Total Compensation Up to $345,940 - $443,520)
Position Summary
Irvine Company is a diversified, privately held real estate operating and investment company, highly respected for its stewardship and master-planning of the Irvine Ranch in Orange County, California. Today, the Company’s real estate portfolio totals approximately 123M square feet, with a focus primarily on coastal California. The Company operates under a holding company structure with each of its four primary real estate operating divisions (Apartments, Office, Retail, and Community Development) functioning as wholly owned subsidiaries of the parent. While the parent provides strategic-level guidance and oversight, corporate services and support (IT, HR, Corporate Finance, Legal, Accounting, etc.), each division is staffed and managed as a fully functioning real estate operating company at scale. Although privately held, the Company is managed similarly to a public company, with strong corporate governance and executive management reporting to a board of directors. The Company is structured to operate in perpetuity.
Key Responsibilities
Transactional Legal Counsel: Draft, negotiate, and finalize office lease agreements and related documents, coordinating closely with Divisional leasing representatives for timely execution. Manage the full lease drafting process, from initial drafts and negotiating tenant comments to final execution. Prepare and negotiate various operational agreements, including permits and licenses, to support daily Divisional business functions.
Operational Legal Counsel: Provide day-to-day legal advice and support to the Divisional leaders and operations team, including counsel on the implementation of business initiatives.
Litigation Support: Support litigation management for the Division and provide counsel on enforcement actions for the Division’s operations team.
Policy and Procedure Implementation & Compliance: Collaborate with Divisional business teams to implement legally compliant operating procedures and policies based upon legal and market changes, balancing business objectives and risk mitigation.
Lease Document Management: Continuously review, update, and refine lease documents, related forms, and other agreement templates to ensure ongoing compliance with evolving legal developments and market standards.
Additional Skills
Outstanding analytical, writing, and lease drafting and negotiation skills.
Excellent communication and reporting skills, enabling clear and concise articulation of legal positions and progress updates.
Proven ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative, and intellectually challenging environment.
Exceptional organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects, effectively select and direct outside counsel, communicate proactively with internal clients, and consistently deliver timely results.
Strong interpersonal skills, with a proven ability to build and maintain robust and trusted relationships with diverse stakeholders.
Demonstrated expertise in managing legal risks and adeptly navigating complex legal challenges.
Preferred Education
Law degree from a nationally recognized law school.
Preferred Years Of Relevant Work Experience
10+ years of real estate experience, with substantial experience in office building leasing transactions. Experience should include increasing responsibility, with experience in private practice at a leading law firm preferred. Some experience in an in-house environment is also preferred.
Additional Requirements
Admitted to California Bar.
About Us
Irvine Company is a privately held real estate investment company and master-planner committed to creating and sustaining communities that thrive for generations. Irvine Company brings to life neighborhoods and sustainable communities with a full range of housing, jobs, retail centers, schools, parks and open space. We take as much pride in our employee community as we do the communities we create. It’s an environment populated with talented and experienced people, a collaborative spirit and abundant opportunities.
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About Irvine Company
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