Senior Real Estate Counsel or Associate General Counsel - Hackman Capital

Hackman Capital Partners, LLC (“Hackman”) seeks an attorney with sophisticated commercial real estate transaction experience to join our Legal Department.

Hackman’s Legal Department handles a high-volume workload across the firm’s diverse and interesting real estate portfolio, and this roles incumbent will be a key role within the department.

In this role, the Senior Real Estate Counsel or Associate General Counsel will manage, coordinate, and advise on the acquisition, disposition, financing, development, and leasing matters of Hackman’s real estate portfolio. Therefore, a solid grasp of real estate business and financial principles is important, in addition to an understanding of the manner in which such items are incorporated into various transactions.

The ideal candidate will draft, interpret and negotiate letters of intent, purchase and sale agreements, loan documents, commercial leases, consulting agreements, management agreements, service agreements, vendor and construction contacts and other ancillary real estate documents.

This candidate will directly report to the General Counsel and will work closely with the internal legal team and outside counsel on a range of real estate transactions.

$200K-$225K + Target Bonus (50-75% of base)

Requirements

• JD degree
• 7 to 10 years of experience working on sophisticated commercial real estate transactions
• Ability to work independently as well as with members of senior management
• Strong ability to multi-task and meet demanding deadlines
• Motivated self-starters with a commitment to excellence and have the ability to thrive in an exciting and entrepreneurial environment
• Meaningful experience in acquisitions, financings, construction, and/or leasing matters as well as general knowledge of real estate principles
• Excellent organizational, written and verbal communication skills
• Must be a member in good standing of the California Bar

COMPANY DESCRIPTION:

Hackman Capital Partners, LLC (Hackman) is a privately held, real-estate investment and operating company, based in Los Angeles, California, that focuses on commercial industrial and studio properties in major U.S. and European markets. Founded in 1986, the firm has $10 billion in overall assets under management, with investments across 37 states—having owned, through our affiliated entities, over 330 properties totaling 37-plus million square feet. Recognizing the growing demand in urban markets, we were one of the early pioneers of converting industrial properties into creative office and media space in Southern California.

Today we are the world’s preeminent film and television studio platform—acquiring, operating, servicing, and developing independent studio properties in the industry’s top production markets. Our unrivaled portfolio of studio assets includes more than 131 active sound stages at 17 studio facilities- and another 80 stages planned or in development - across North America, the UK, Ireland, and Scotland.

Some of Hackman’s most notable Southern California projects include Radford Studio Center which includes 1.1 million square feet of studio space and broadcast facility, Television City Studios, a 780,000 square-foot television and broadcast facility with an opportunity to develop 1.2 million square feet; The Culver Studios, a 14.3-acre film and television studio campus and home of Amazon Studios The Culver Steps, a 1.16-acre, mixed-use development, directly adjacent to The Culver Studios and also home to Amazon Studios; Manhattan Beach Studios, a 587,000 square-foot studio on 21.8 acres; a 75,000-square-foot creative office conversion at 5500 West Jefferson Boulevard in Los Angeles; a 550,000-square-foot creative campus conversion in El Segundo; the Beats/Apple Southern California headquarters; and Westwood One Studios. Hackman Capital Partners is currently constructing approximately 1 million square feet of creative office and media-related campus space in Southern California.

Hackman Capital Partners is headquartered in Los Angeles, California and has an additional office in Columbus, Ohio. For more information, visit www.hackmancapital.com.

Hackman Capital Partners is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. We are dedicated to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

We also provide opportunities in accordance with the ADA and will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities to enable them to perform the essential functions of the job, unless doing so would impose an undue hardship on the company.

Benefits

• Complimentary on-site valet Parking
• Lunch ordered on-site 3x week
• Well stocked pantry with "healthy" snacks
• Regular social events/team building
• 100% employer paid benefits for employee
• Generous coverage for dependents
• Generous 401k
• Dog Friendly workplace
• Generous Holidays Off