General Counsel

The Part-Time General Counsel role is a strategic and highly specialized position aimed at providing expert legal guidance to the organization, primarily focused on commercial real estate, leasing, and property transactions. Embedded as a legal partner to executive leadership, the role directly supports critical business objectives by mitigating risks, ensuring compliance, and enabling informed decision-making. With additional responsibilities that span employment law, HR advisory, and corporate governance, the position bridges legal expertise with operational priorities, deeply influencing the company's ability to execute its strategy in alignment with regulatory frameworks.

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Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial leases, subleases, amendments, and other real estate agreements, ensuring risk mitigation and alignment with business objectives.
• Review and negotiate letters of intent, purchase and sale agreements, brokerage and commission agreements, and related real estate documents.
• Advise executive leadership on lease obligations, property issues, and landlord–tenant disputes, providing proactive and practical solutions to support operational and financial priorities.
• Advise leadership and HR on employee relations, hiring, performance management, discipline, terminations, and separation agreements.
• Collaborate with and oversee outside counsel on specialized legal matters, managing costs and deadlines while ensuring optimal outcomes for the business.

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Minimum Requirements:

• 1. J.D. from an accredited law school and active membership in the California State Bar in good standing.
• 2. A minimum of five years of relevant legal experience, with substantial expertise in commercial real estate, lease negotiations, and California landlord–tenant laws.
• 3. Proven ability to independently manage and negotiate complex commercial real estate agreements and legal transactions.
• 4. Demonstrated experience advising employers on California employment law, including hiring practices, employee relations, terminations, and workplace investigations.
• 5. Strong business judgment and the capacity to clearly communicate legal risks and recommendations to executive and operational stakeholders.

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Preferred Requirements:

• 1. Specific experience with industrial and warehouse properties, including subleasing and flexible-space arrangements.
• 2. Competence in advising on multistate property portfolios and managing legal obligations across jurisdictions.
• 3. Previous in-house counsel experience with a focus on supporting corporate real estate or logistics-driven organizations.
• 4. Proven track record in handling property acquisitions, lease assignments, and disposition strategies for complex portfolios.

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