General Counsel

Seattle, WA, United States

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Bridge33 Capital is a rapidly growing, vertically integrated real estate private equity firm focused on open-air strip retail.  The Company recently raised $458 MM in its latest opportunistic fund, marking a key milestone in the Company’s growth.

We are seeking anexperienced GENERAL COUNSEL to join our dynamic legal team.  This position is responsible for providing legal counsel and support to the company’s real estate and corporate operations, supporting a range of critical activities in various business units including Leasing, Property Management, Tenant Coordination, Construction, Asset Management, Fund and Corporate Operations. An integral aspect of this role includes leveraging strong organizational and leadership skills to manage team members effectively, collaborate with other business units and build up legal operations to achieve our business objectives.  This position is based in Seattle, Washington, the home of Bridge33 corporate headquarters.

MISSION

We build relationships and create value where others don’t.

KEY PRINCIPLES

We’re Better Together | We’re Here to Serve | We crush our egos, and we have empathy for teammates | We stay positive | We embrace accountability, and we champion results.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Support senior executives on securities law and compliance matters, proactively working to identify and systematically mitigate risks in these areas and ensure adherence to relevant regulations.

Provide strategic legal support to the Company on fund structuring, deal structuring, and corporate organizational matters, ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations while achieving the Company’s business objectives.

Advise and support senior executives on employment law and legal matters related to employees, including hiring, terminations, and compliance with relevant labor laws and regulations. Liaise and utilize outside counsel as necessary for domain expertise.

Collaborate with senior executives to proactively identify, assess, and manage risks across all areas of the Company's real estate and corporate operations, providing strategic legal guidance and recommendations to mitigate potential liabilities as the Company grows.

Build, optimize and scale legal operations, focused on streamlining processes, generating positive ROI, efficiency, and continuous improvement in all aspects of legal operations. Develop and implement repeatable, controlled processes. Partner with business units to identify and resolve complex real estate issues and risks, developing and implementing systematic programs to consistently mitigate those risks.

Ensure compliance with local laws and regulations across various jurisdictions for Company operations.

Provide legal counsel to internal departments on real estate matters. Work closely with various business units including Leasing, Property Management, Tenant Coordination, Construction, Lease Administration, and Asset Management.

Ensure that the company can fulfill all real estate operational requirements from a legal perspective, including drafting, negotiating, and interpreting real estate documents (such as leases, easement agreements, title commitments, legal descriptions, construction contracts, estoppels, SNDAs, waivers, etc.), in collaboration with relevant business units.

Manage and lead a team of paralegals and internal lawyers to effectively service other business units for real estate matters.

Foster a high-performance culture within legal operations, focused on delivering results through active, collegial collaboration with other business units.

Utilize, manage, and coordinate with third-party counsel to support real estate, fund, and corporate operations. Manage and coordinate outside counsel to ensure the efficient delivery of services and cost management. Build and maintain strong relationships with outside counsel and proactively manage their performance to align with the company's goals and objectives.

QUALIFICATIONS

Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.

At least 10-15 years of experience, with a significant portion of that experience in real estate law, corporate law, or private equity.

Licensed and in good standing to practice law within at least one state in the U.S.

A suitable candidate for this position should have the following qualities: a collaborative approach, an ability to work with diverse and multidisciplinary teams, and a self-motivated drive to handle multiple projects under tight deadlines.

Strong knowledge of legal principles and practices related to real estate, contracts, corporate, private equity and securities law.

Excellent communication, negotiation, and drafting skills.

Excellent team management, leadership, and collaboration skills.

Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.

Possess skills, abilities and traits that align with the company's Key Principles.

WHAT WE OFFER

Fast paced and dynamic work environment, including frequent interaction with the senior management team.

Flexible time off policy

Company sponsored medical, dental and vision insurance.

Company paid life insurance.

Company paid short- and long-term disability insurance.

Paid parental leave.

401k plan with Company match

11 paid holidays

Bridge33 provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.  Bridge33 is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities.  To request reasonable accommodation, please contact our Human Resources department at [email protected].

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