Description:

Description & Requirements:
Come join the Real Estate family at A Fast Food Restaurant Company!

We have an excellent opportunity for a full-time Associate Real Estate Counsel based in our Baldwin Park, CA* office. The Associate Real Estate Counsel provides professional legal support to the real estate department of In-N-Out Burger, and reports directly to the Department Head.

This position is full-time, in-office only

General Responsibilities:

Provide legal support for the Real Estate and Property Management department
Address landlord/tenant and other operational issues and property management matters
Conduct all aspects of transactional legal negotiations for new store development, existing store remodels, and related real property due diligence (including title and survey review and advising on land use matters)
Communicate with other real estate department team members regarding contractual status, key dates/deadlines, requirements, action steps and costs

Qualifications:

Juris Doctorate Degree from an ABA-accredited law school; required
Licensed attorney in good standing with the California Bar Association; required
Minimum 4+ years' experience practicing real estate law, with an emphasis on quick service restaurant/retail development desired
Expertise in real estate property contract negotiations and due diligence
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including public speaking/presentation skills
Ability to maintain confidentiality and to exercise discretion and good judgment; strong moral compass and ability to operate with integrity and professionalism
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
Excellent time management skills and proven ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to work autonomously and independently, yet be an integral part of an overall team environment
Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office software, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook