Litigation Attorney

Link Logistics Real Estate (“Link”) is a leading operator of warehouses and business parks, specializing in last-mile logistics real estate. Established by Blackstone in 2019, the company connects consumption, technology, and the supply chain across its portfolio, which spans half a billion square feet. We leverage our scale, proprietary data and insights, and foundational focus on sustainability to drive success for our customers’ businesses and deliver value for our stakeholders. We put our people, customers, and communities first and find ways to make a conscious, positive impact where we live and work. Every day, we work to reinvent and lead our industry forward by thinking bigger and challenging the status quo. The Litigation Attorney role anchors Link’s California litigation capability in-house to improve speed, consistency, and cost control across Asset Management, Property Management, and Collections. The in-house counsel will carry an active statewide docket of approximately 28–40 matters, handling all phases directly while using outside counsel sparingly, and will centralize NDA drafting and negotiation previously routed to vendors. Embedding this expertise on site strengthens day-to-day decision support for market teams, standardizes enforcement practices, and reduces external legal spend without sacrificing trial-ready execution. Join a leading industrial real estate platform as in-house Litigation Attorney. You’ll own a high-volume California litigation docket, focusing on unlawful detainer (commercial) and lease-dispute matters. This is a hands-on courtroom role—draft, file, argue, try, and close cases directly, with outside counsel used sparingly. You’ll also draft/negotiate NDAs and maintain playbooks and templates. RESPONSIBILITIES: End-to-end case ownership (CA Superior & Limited Civil / UD Departments) Evaluate claims/defenses; recommend strategy and settlement posture Draft and file pleadings (complaints, demurrers/MTS, MSJs, ex-parte, OSCs, trial briefs, post-judgment writs) Make statewide court appearances (law & motion, MSCs, bench trials); coordinate lockouts with sheriffs as needed Manage discovery (RFDs, RFAs, depositions), evidence, and witness preparation (PMK, property/asset managers) Serve as attorney of record for company/LLC on all filings; maintain calendars and e-filings Handle lease dispute & related litigation (breach/holdover, declaratory relief, injunctive relief, guaranty enforcement, damages collection) Coordinate with property management, asset management, and transactions teams Draft/negotiate mutual & one-way NDAs with tenants, vendors, counterparties; improve playbooks & clause libraries Interface with risk/insurance: early matter assessment, tenders to carriers, track liability exposure and outcomes Maintain case metrics (cycle times, win rates, settlement bands); report matters in CMS; train business teams on UD/lease-enforcement basics QUALIFICATIONS: JD and active, good-standing California Bar (required) 3–6 years commercial litigation experience with heavy California UD and lease-enforcement focus; first or strong second-chair UD trials Comfortable with high-tempo UD timelines, regional filing quirks, and e-filing across counties; willing to travel statewide Excellent writing, pragmatic judgment, and calm courtroom presence; low-ego, high-ownership mindset Industrial/logistics real estate experience (NNN leases, CAM, TI/repair, access & remedies) Tenant bankruptcy touchpoints (stays, §365, admin rent) Familiarity with eDiscovery tools and legal ops systems Second language useful for site visits Paralegal/ops support for service, filings, and calendaring, standardized forms & checklists CLE, State Bar dues, professional memberships covered; MCLE & litigation skills training budget Mileage/airfare, hotel, and per diem for travel; cell/internet stipend; malpractice coverage $180,000 - $200,000 represents the presently anticipated base compensation pay range for this position at Link. Actual pay may vary based on various factors, including but not limited to location and experience. Link provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, retirement savings plan, paid holidays, paid time off. The direct compensation and benefits described above are subject to the terms and conditions of any governing plans, policies, practices, agreements, or other materials or documents as in effect from time to time, including but not limited to terms and conditions regarding eligibility. EEO Statement The Company is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with applicable law, we prohibit discrimination against any applicant, employee, or other covered person based on any legally recognized basis, including, but not limited to: veteran status, uniformed servicemember status, race, color, caste, immigration status, religion, religious creed (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex, gender, gender expression, gender identity, marital status, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation or related medical conditions), age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, genetic information (including testing and characteristics), protected leave status, domestic violence victim status, or any other consideration protected by federal, state or local law. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations, if you need an accommodation to complete the application process, please email LinkRecruiting@linklogistics.com. Introduce yourself to our recruiters and we'll get in touch if there's a role that seems like a good match. If you are having difficulty applying, you can send your resume to Linkrecruiting@linklogistics.com. Link Logistics Real Estate (“Link”) is a leading operator of last-mile logistics real estate. Established by Blackstone in 2019, the company connects consumption, technology, and the supply chain across its portfolio, which spans more than half a billion square feet. With more than 5 percent of U.S. GDP flowing through our spaces, we leverage our scale, proprietary data and insights, and foundational focus on sustainability to drive success for our customers’ businesses and deliver value for our stakeholders. Link Logistics strives to be the most equitable and inclusive industrial real estate company in the business. We put our people, customers, and communities first and find ways to make a conscious, positive impact where we live and work, prioritizing diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) across our workforce to deliver an optimal employee experience. Every day, we work to reinvent and lead our industry forward by thinking bigger and challenging the status quo. Because we believe that good business must be synonymous with doing good, strong environmental, social and governance practices are foundational to our identity as a firm. These practices include setting ambitious goals to combat climate change, partnering with local nonprofits, and prioritizing internal diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts. We seek to use our position, ideas, and influence to drive progress in our industry and the wider world. At Link, we give our customers space to grow—and we give people space to grow, too. EEO Statement The Company is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with applicable law, we prohibit discrimination against any applicant, employee, or other covered person based on any legally recognized basis, including, but not limited to: veteran status, uniformed servicemember status, race, color, caste, immigration status, religion, religious creed (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex, gender, gender expression, gender identity, marital status, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation or related medical conditions), age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, genetic information (including testing and characteristics), protected leave status, domestic violence victim status, or any other consideration protected by federal, state or local law. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations, if you need an accommodation to complete the application process, please email LinkRecruiting@linklogistics.com.

Salary : $180,000 - $200,000