General Counsel

We are looking for an experienced General Counsel to provide strategic legal guidance across real estate operations and broader corporate matters in Sausalito, California. This role will partner closely with business leaders to support transactions, manage legal risk, and advise on governance, contracting, and property-related issues. The ideal candidate brings sound judgment, strong negotiation skills, and the ability to translate complex legal concepts into practical business recommendations.

Responsibilities:
• Serve as the primary legal partner for real estate matters, offering counsel on acquisitions, dispositions, leasing, and other property-related transactions.
• Prepare, review, and negotiate a wide range of agreements to protect company interests while supporting business objectives.
• Advise internal teams on legal exposure, transaction structuring, approval requirements, policy considerations, and negotiation approach.
• Provide legal guidance on property management matters, including operational issues that may affect compliance, rights, or risk.
• Establish and maintain legal entities as needed to support business activities and organizational structure.
• Support corporate governance efforts by helping maintain records, entity compliance, and required filings with applicable state and local authorities.
• Work with company stakeholders and external advisors to evaluate deal terms and develop contract language that accurately reflects agreed business arrangements.
• Analyze executed and proposed agreements to confirm obligations are clear, actionable, and capable of being administered effectively after signing.
• Contribute to the ongoing enhancement of templates, legal documentation standards, and contracting processes to improve consistency and efficiency.

Qualifications:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree and active bar membership in good standing.
• Significant legal experience in real estate transactions, corporate law, and commercial contracting.
• Demonstrated ability to draft, review, and negotiate complex agreements with strong attention to risk allocation and business impact.
• Working knowledge of corporate governance practices, entity formation, and regulatory filing requirements.
• Experience advising cross-functional teams on legal issues related to business development, finance, and operational decision-making.
• Strong understanding of contract interpretation, compliance obligations, and post-execution administration considerations.
• Proven skill in negotiating commercial terms and providing practical legal advice in a fast-paced business environment.

Compensation

$200,000.00-$225,000.00 Yearly

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