Associate General Counsel - Military veterans preferred

Job Description Job Description Our company remains guided by its experience and ability to create long-term value in strategically focused markets. We continue to attract the best talent in the industry and remain focused on growing our organization with talented professionals along with our assets. Westminster is stronger than ever, and we stand poised for continued growth with our valued partners. Our mission is to go above and beyond to build thriving communities and exceptional experiences for our residents, guests, tenants, and teams. Our values represent what we strive to achieve every day. Every decision we have to make is guided by the "4 Be's". Be best in class. Be Solution-Oriented. Be Accountable. Be caring. JOB SUMMARY: As a member of our dynamic and fast-paced legal group you must be a business focused and self-starter, who is a team player and has the ability to define and distill complex legal issues, identify and evaluate legal and business risks, recommend a course of action, and develop solutions and solve problems. The position is responsible for completely managing all assigned initiatives on his/her behalf. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: RESPONSIBILITIES: General Company Matters o Actively work to make sure that we are positioned to preemptively avoid litigation and risk and advise on potentially risky matters. o Manage and work with outside counsel regarding various other Company matters. o Assist with duties and projects as directed by the Chairman, CEO, CFO, COO, and General Counsel and work with all departments in the Company, including acquisition, accounting, IT, risk management, marketing and tax on various legal issues and general compliance. o Create and monitor legal entities. Acquisition o Assist General Counsel and outside real estate counsel on various real estate transactions, including acquisitions and dispositions, o Draft LOIs for new acquisitions and joint ventures, o Review and negotiate purchase and sale agreements. Financing o Assist with all aspects of financings, including drafting and negotiating agreements and facilitating closings. Corporate o Draft operating agreements and other constituent documents for entities. o Manage corporate filings, resolutions, and other internal corporate requirements. Commercial Leasing o Draft and negotiate leases, license agreements and amendments with commercial tenants. Development o Assist development team in legal matters that arise during various stages of development projects. Asset & Property Management o Act as legal counsel for Westminster Management, L.L.C., the property management arm for the Company’s multi-family and commercial portfolio. ? Work with property and regional managers on legal matters relating to properties. Litigation o Manage various litigations handled by outside counsel through the process and reporting to all appropriate parties and provide regular updates. o Work with risk management team on real estate insurance claims/related risk management matters. Human Resources o Work with HR to manage and prevent any and all employment related legal matters. o Ensure that appropriate processes are in compliance with the Company’s real estate policies and local laws. REQUIREMENTS: • A minimum of 3-4 years of relevant experience is required • Bachelor’s degree and JD required • Experience working in (or with) a large NY Real Estate law firm and/or company. • Excellent verbal and written communication skills • Ability to solve problems • Ability to work autonomously • Ability to deliver concise, accurate reports and analysis to senior management • Excellent organizational skills • Requires a solid grasp of business concepts, solid judgment, and critical thinking skills • Excellent Excel skills and Microsoft Word skills • Requires ability to plan, organize, and prioritize multiple tasks within a defined time period • Requires excellent interpersonal skills and a team player • Requires ability to meet deadlines and work in a structured corporate environment • Requires high degree of ethics and integrity • Requires ability to maintain confidentiality of all company and customer information We're an equal opportunity at will employer, an equal housing provider, and we do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of age, race, religion, color, disability, sex, sexual orientation or national origin. Company Description Westminster Management, LLC is a diversified real estate organization responsible for the ownership, management, development, and redevelopment of properties throughout the country. Our national reach consists of more than 20,000 multi-family apartments, as well as 13 million square feet of office, industrial, hotel and retail space throughout the Mid-Atlantic and Mid-South regions. Our mission is to provide our tenants with environments that are productive, efficient, and state-of-the-art. We go above and beyond to build thriving communities and exceptional experiences for our residents, guests, tenants, and teams. Our values represent what we strive to achieve each and every day. Every decision we make is guided by the "4 Be's". (1) BE BEST IN CLASS: Aim beyond. We know our customers, our properties, and our markets, and work hard to evolve and improve every day, in every way. (2) BE SOLUTION-ORIENTED: We see every challenge as an opportunity, and meet every bump in the road with creativity, positivity and action. (3) BE ACCOUNTABLE: We take pride in our roles, ownership in our responsibilities, and are ready to speak up when we see an opportunity or obstacle coming our way. (4) BE CARING: We put thought and consideration into every interaction and every operation. Our team exemplifies what it means to live out these core values in our offices and at our communities day in and day out. Each new day is a learning experience at Westminster, whether it is the knowledge we bring, gain, or share during our journey together. Our team members are set up to aim beyond, achieve the utmost success, and for endless possibilities for growth. Come grow with us Please visit us at the site below for additional company details. www.wmapts.com www.kushner.com https://kushner.com/wp - content/uploads/2022/01/Kushner_Book -2022_Spreads.pdf Company Description Westminster Management, LLC is a diversified real estate organization responsible for the ownership, management, development, and redevelopment of properties throughout the country. Our national reach consists of more than 20,000 multi-family apartments, as well as 13 million square feet of office, industrial, hotel and retail space throughout the Mid-Atlantic and Mid-South regions. Our mission is to provide our tenants with environments that are productive, efficient, and state-of-the-art. We go above and beyond to build thriving communities and exceptional experiences for our residents, guests, tenants, and teams. \r\n\r\nOur values represent what we strive to achieve each and every day. Every decision we make is guided by the "4 Be's". \r\n(1) BE BEST IN CLASS: Aim beyond. We know our customers, our properties, and our markets, and work hard to evolve and improve every day, in every way. \r\n(2) BE SOLUTION-ORIENTED: We see every challenge as an opportunity, and meet every bump in the road with creativity, positivity and action. \r\n(3) BE ACCOUNTABLE: We take pride in our roles, ownership in our responsibilities, and are ready to speak up when we see an opportunity or obstacle coming our way. \r\n(4) BE CARING: We put thought and consideration into every interaction and every operation.\r\n\r\nOur team exemplifies what it means to live out these core values in our offices and at our communities day in and day out. Each new day is a learning experience at Westminster, whether it is the knowledge we bring, gain, or share during our journey together. Our team members are set up to aim beyond, achieve the utmost success, and for endless possibilities for growth. Come grow with us\r\n\r\nPlease visit us at the site below for additional company details.\r\n\r\nwww.wmapts.com\r\nwww.kushner.com\r\n\r\nhttps://kushner.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Kushner_Book-2022_Spreads.pdf