SVP of Legal

Department: Asset Management

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Corporate Office

Reporting To: Tim Steffan

Description

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain comprehensive documentation of compliance activities, including complaints received and investigation outcomes.
• Collaborate with human resources departments to ensure consistent disciplinary action strategies for compliance standard violations.
• Advise internal management or business partners on the development and execution of compliance programs.
• File appropriate compliance reports with regulatory agencies and report violations to enforcement agencies as required.
• Provide assistance to internal or external auditors during compliance reviews.
• Prepare detailed management reports on compliance operations and progress.
• Monitor the effectiveness of compliance systems to ensure their efficiency.
• Identify and address emerging compliance issues requiring follow-up or investigation.
• Disseminate written policies and procedures related to compliance activities.
• Design and implement improvements in communication, monitoring, or enforcement of compliance standards.
• Conduct or direct periodic internal reviews, audits, and investigations of compliance issues.
• Ensure all regulatory policies and procedures are documented, implemented, and communicated.
• - Stay informed about pending industry changes, trends, or best practices.
• Direct the development or implementation of policies and procedures related to compliance organization-wide.
• Provide legal advice concerning the ownership and operation of mixed-use real estate assets, with a focus on office and retail leasing.
• Serve as primary corporate counsel for commercial development and asset management transactional issues.
• Support operations on rezoning and development projects, including drafting and negotiating various agreements with third parties.
• Partner with internal clients to provide timely guidance to meet business objectives.
• Engage and supervise outside counsel, managing billing processes efficiently.
• Perform any other duties as assigned.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• JD Degree Required
• 5-12 years of experience in real estate transactional work
• Project finance experience a plus
• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office/Suite, and any other software program identified as standard
• Ability to effectively select and supervise outside counsel
• Must be highly credible and trustworthy, and operate with high degree of integrity
• Must hold oneself and others accountable and strive for a high level of excellence
• Must have a positive, can-do attitude and be able to fuel growth and innovation
• Must be customer-focused and results-oriented
• Must want to continuously learn and develop
• Exceptional oral and written communication, active listening, and organizational skills
• Ability to establish strong working relationships with others in team setting 
• Ability to multitask and prioritize tasks with a strong attention to detail in a fast-paced environment 
• Self-directed and able to work independently, with minimal supervision

Benefits