Full-Time

Associate – General Counsel

Real Estate

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CIM Group

CIM Group

1,001-5,000 employees

Real estate and infrastructure development and management

Government & Public Sector
Real Estate

Compensation Overview

$225k - $335kAnnually

+ Bonus

Senior

Los Angeles, CA, USA

Position requires onsite presence in Los Angeles, CA.

Category
Legal
Real Estate
Legal & Compliance
Real Estate Finance
Requirements
  • Juris Doctorate
  • At least five years' experience in the Real Estate Department of a medium to large law firm or other relevant in-house experience
  • Licensed to practice law in California or Arizona
Responsibilities
  • Structuring, drafting, negotiating and counseling on a broad range of contract transactions for the Company’s net lease portfolio and real estate credit business including, managing legal aspects of real estate purchase, sale, leasing and lending transactions
  • Interfacing with and providing legal advice to investments, portfolio oversight, property management, leasing, accounting, financial reporting and compliance staff as necessary with respect to net lease portfolio and real estate credit business
  • Actively managing internal legal resources and outside counsel relationships
  • Managing and resolving property-level legal issues, including landlord/tenant disputes, REA and loan compliance, condemnations and third-party litigation
  • Oversee outside counsel
  • Oversee paralegals and administrative staff in the formation, maintenance and dissolutions of entities and their assistance with purchase and sale transactions and financings
  • Oversee and supervise paralegals and administrative staff including, but not limited to: assigning work, providing performance feedback and coaching, monitoring work schedule, assisting in determining work priorities, and providing training as necessary
Desired Qualifications
  • Ability to effectively present information to CIM Principals and employees
  • Ability to liaison with outside counsel
  • Ability to effectively respond to inquiries from outside counsel, as well as CIM Principals and employees
  • Ability to negotiate and correspond with third parties in connection with contractual matters and disputes
  • Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence and memos
  • Ability to write simple correspondence and/or reports
  • Ability to effectively present information to customers, clients and other employees of the organization
  • Ability to read, analyze and interpret scientific and technical materials, financial reports and/or legal documents
  • Ability to respond effectively to the most sensitive inquiries or complaints
  • Ability to apply common-sense understanding to carry out written and oral instructions
  • Ability to conduct independent analyses for the purpose of solving practical problems
  • Ability to define problems, collect data and draw valid conclusions
  • Microsoft Word
  • Westlaw or other legal search engine
  • Experience with document storage program such as Sharepoint

CIM Group focuses on real estate and infrastructure, operating as an owner, operator, lender, and developer. The company targets urban areas with significant growth potential, acquiring, developing, and managing properties while also providing loans for real estate projects. Revenue is generated through property rentals, sales, and lending activities. CIM serves a variety of clients, including investors, businesses, and community organizations, and has worked on notable projects like the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood and the Tribune Tower in Chicago. What sets CIM apart from competitors is its strong commitment to community engagement, demonstrated through initiatives such as preparing meals for those with chronic illnesses and creating community gardens. The goal of CIM Group is to be the leading partner for investors and users of real assets that benefit communities.

Company Stage

Debt Financing

Total Funding

$559.3M

Headquarters

Los Angeles, California

Founded

1994

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • CIM benefits from increased demand for mixed-use developments in urban areas.
  • The trend towards sustainable building practices aligns with CIM's ESG focus.
  • CIM's integration of smart technology attracts tenants and buyers.

What critics are saying

  • Rising interest rates could impact CIM's real estate financing costs.
  • Remote work trends may reduce demand for CIM's commercial office spaces.
  • Stricter environmental regulations could increase compliance costs for CIM.

What makes CIM Group unique

  • CIM Group focuses on community impact through real estate and infrastructure projects.
  • The company integrates ESG initiatives into its investment and development strategies.
  • CIM's diverse expertise spans from due diligence to asset disposition.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Leave

Paid Holidays

Bereavement Leave

Hybrid Work Options

401(k) Retirement Plan

401(k) Company Match

Paid Parental Leave

Professional Development Budget

Wellness Program

Volunteer Time Off