Associate General Counsel - Real Estate

BH PropertiesBaguio, Cordillera Administrative Region, Philippines

1 day ago

Job description

ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY - REAL ESTATE

BH Properties is a privately held commercial real estate investment firm focused on value‑add acquisitions in office, industrial, retail, and multi‑family properties throughout the western United States, along with investments in distressed debt and ground leases. The company is vertically integrated, with offices in Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle, Riverside, Phoenix, Dallas, and Houston, and operates approximately 11 million square feet across 18 states.

In May 2025, the Company launched ‘Haven Housing’, an investment vertical for the acquisition of affordable housing and market‑rate communities. At launch, Haven Housing, through its parent company, owned approximately 2,500 residential units.

REPORTING RESPONSIBILITY

The Associate Attorney will report to the Company’s Chief Legal Officer and coordinate communication with other senior department heads, focusing on affordable housing and market‑rate communities. This role is highly visible and integral to the company’s growth, requiring collaboration across the organization to address strategic goals and preserve legal and ethical integrity.

LOCATION

This role will work from any location in the Philippines remotely during US business hours.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Participate and collaborate with Acquisition Officers and Asset Management teams on all significant transactions, with a focus on Haven Housing activities.
Draft and negotiate Purchase and Sale Agreements for affordable and market‑rate acquisitions.
Provide legal assistance and direction to the Company regarding the legal aspects of ongoing strategic acquisitions, financing, and transactional matters.
Manage the contract approval process and interact with governmental agencies and lenders as required.

OTHER JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Maintain and distribute legal documents (letters of intent; leases; memoranda of lease; estoppel certificates; subordination, attornment, and non‑disruption agreements, and lease amendment formats) and templates for repetitive use by Asset Management and Property Management departments, including added and alternate provisions.

Complete other special projects or assignments as required.

QUALIFICATIONS

Law degree and admission in good standing with a state bar, preferably California.

Knowledge of federal affordable housing programs (LIHTC & HAP) along with other legacy programs.

Maintain bar license requirements by attending required continuing legal education courses, with a study emphasis in real estate, construction, financing, business, and corporate law.

7–10 years of legal experience at a respected law firm in the commercial real estate department or in‑house at a real estate company focused on affordable and market‑rate acquisitions, leasing, and compliance advising.

Outstanding communication skills, including written, verbal, and interpersonal skills.

Comfortable working in a fast‑paced, high‑activity environment, able to handle ambiguity, juggle many matters at once, and quickly shift from one situation or task to another.

Ability to collaborate cross‑functionally across teams with a positive attitude that no job is too big or too small.

Ability to work independently and with minimum supervision.

Proven experience managing and leading teams in growth environments.

Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality.

Proficient in Microsoft Word, with basic knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Outlook.

COMPENSATION

We offer a generous and comprehensive compensation & benefits package, along with the opportunity for professional growth and development within a well‑capitalized, entrepreneurial, and growing real estate investment group.

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Associate General Counsel • Baguio, Cordillera Administrative Region, Philippines