Estrin Legal
Assistant General Counsel (45709LS)
Estrin Legal, Los Angeles, California, United States
Associate General Counsel/Commercial Real Estate Onsite Must have CA license Ready to bring your legal expertise to one of the world’s largest shopping mall developers? Here’s an exciting opportunity for an Associate General Counsel (Commercial Real Estate/Development) position in the Los Angeles office that could be the perfect next step. Our client is a global leader in creating innovative shopping experiences and is committed to staying ahead of consumer trends with bold ideas. This isn’t just about transactions; it’s about transforming the way people shop, socialize, and engage in dynamic retail spaces. The culture here thrives on change and evolution, so if you’re ready to join an ambitious team, now’s the time to make the move in-house. It's a wide-wide world: The shopping centers attract over 900 million visits annually. The company also has a portfolio of high-quality offices, and many convention and exhibition venues in Paris. Here’s a snapshot of what’s involved as an Assistant General Counsel: Major Real Estate Transactions : Lead negotiations for secured and unsecured debt, acquisitions, dispositions, and joint ventures (national and international experience required). Development & Leasing Support : Collaborate with leasing and development teams on tenant negotiations, design, and project development. Contracts & Negotiations : Draft and negotiate LOIs, leases (especially complex “big box” and “major” tenant agreements), subleases, amendments, and more. Operational Advice : Provide counsel on lease and tenant issues, collection activities, and property management matters. Cross-Department Collaboration : Offer transaction support to tax, finance, and operations teams and oversee paralegals on title, survey, and corporate housekeeping matters. Ideal Fit : This Assistant General Counsel role calls for a California-licensed attorney with at least 14 years of experience in complex commercial real estate development, retail leasing, major real estate transactions, and REITs. A solid foundation in real estate law , exceptional negotiation skills, and experience working with “big box” or flagship retail tenants is required. Fantastic benefits: Here are the benefits that are offered Outstanding by the way Healthcare Vision, Dental, Disability and EAP, Life & ADD, flex spending, legal services plan and commuter benefits, discount programs, and voluntary benefits available, which include pet insurance, student debt management, 401k savings plan (6% match), time off benefits, BENEFITS LINK AND SPECIFIC MATCHING AND SUBSIDY DETAILS: Here is a link to the full benefits brochure: https://pub.marq.com/2025URW/u3norHpU0ygIG The company subsidizes 80% of the health and dental premiums and offer plans from Kaiser and Cigna plus 6% match for 401k. Other titles: Associate General Counsel; Assistant General Counsel; Commercial Real Estate Attorney; Commercial Property Development Attorney; Transactional Attorney;