Douglas Emmett

Job Description Job Description Attorney will work closely with the General Counsel on both corporate and transactional real estate matters. This is a mid-level role that will require that the attorney be able to execute discrete corporate tasks (e.g. corporate public filings, management of corporate meetings and maintenance of corporate minutes and other corporate records) as well as actively manage real estate acquisition and financing transactions, structure and document joint ventures, and oversee special projects. This role serves as a bridge between senior leadership (Executive Officers and General Counsel) and junior capital markets team members as well as property management, accounting and construction team members. Key Responsibilities & Duties: Review, coordination and filing of corporate documents including public disclosure documents, corporate meeting minutes and other meeting materials. Lead role in reviewing, drafting and/or commenting on definitive transaction agreements (e.g., purchase agreements, loan agreements, joint venture agreements and construction contracts), together with ancillary documents. Oversee the management of corporate documents, acquisition and financing agreements and joint venture documentation. This includes responsibility for corporate records, loan agreement terms and related reporting to lenders and joint venture agreements including amendments and correspondence with joint venture partners. Required Qualifications & Experience Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school with strong academic credentials. Minimum of 3-4 years of dedicated corporate/real estate transactional experience at a law firm or highly regarded corporate legal department. Active member in good standing of the California State Bar. Strong familiarity with real estate acquisition, financing and joint venture transactions. Strong working knowledge of corporate governance, entity formation, and commercial contract principles. Familiarity with securities laws (e.g., private placements, SEC filings) is highly preferred. Ability to effectively prioritize work and business needs; high multi-tasking capability Detail-oriented, flexible, and collaborative team player Highly polished verbal and written communication skills necessary to negotiate with opposing counsel and confidently communicate with C-suite executives Company Description Douglas Emmett operates approximately 18 million square feet of Class A office space and over 5,000 luxury apartment units in nine highly desirable submarkets in Los Angeles County, six of which are located in Los Angeles' Westside - Brentwood, Century City, Santa Monica, Beverly Hills, the Olympic Corridor, and Westwood - and three submarkets in the San Fernando Valley - Sherman Oaks/Encino, Warner Center/Woodland Hills, and Burbank. The Company's Honolulu office portfolio is located in the downtown central business district with multifamily properties in nearby suburban communities. The Company utilizes the same focused business strategy that was implemented by its founding principals - managing, developing, redeveloping, and acquiring multifamily and commercial real estate in high barrier-to-entry submarkets that exhibit strong economic characteristics such as population and job growth, as well as inherent supply constraints, such as limited developable land due to natural and political barriers. The Company strives to capitalize on the experience of its seasoned management team to create continued value. Company Description Douglas Emmett operates approximately 18 million square feet of Class A office space and over 5,000 luxury apartment units in nine highly desirable submarkets in Los Angeles County, six of which are located in Los Angeles' Westside - Brentwood, Century City, Santa Monica, Beverly Hills, the Olympic Corridor, and Westwood - and three submarkets in the San Fernando Valley - Sherman Oaks/Encino, Warner Center/Woodland Hills, and Burbank. The Company's Honolulu office portfolio is located in the downtown central business district with multifamily properties in nearby suburban communities. The Company utilizes the same focused business strategy that was implemented by its founding principals - managing, developing, redeveloping, and acquiring multifamily and commercial real estate in high barrier-to-entry submarkets that exhibit strong economic characteristics such as population and job growth, as well as inherent supply constraints, such as limited developable land due to natural and political barriers. The Company strives to capitalize on the experience of its seasoned management team to create continued value.