AVP Or VP, Senior Bankruptcy & Litigation Counsel Job in San Diego CA Near Me, 9640941

Practice Setting:

In-House

Location:

San Diego, CA

Job Title:

Bankruptcy – Restructuring (Chap. 11) Attorney / Litigation - General (consumer) Attorney in San Diego, CA

Job Type:

Attorney

Practice Area:

Bankruptcy – Restructuring (Chap. 11) Litigation - General (consumer)

Job Tags:

Bankruptcy Litigation Chapter 7 Chapter 11 Insurance Intellectual Property eviction proceedings Media Privacy letters of intent landlords tenants creditors debtor restructuring Workouts agreements asset management company policies equity licensing marketing document review lease title

Experience Level:

7-10 yrs required

Remote Job:

Job Description:

The AVP or VP, Senior Bankruptcy & Litigation Counsel will be responsible for overseeing all tenant bankruptcy filings and providing legal counsel to relevant decision makers within the company. This is a hybrid role, with Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday required in-office.

Primary Functions:

- Oversee all bankruptcy accounts/cases in accordance with bankruptcy codes and departmental guidelines
- Review and respond to legal pleadings, motions, and dockets
- Collaborate with Asset Management (AM) on commercial accounts and foreclosures
- Prepare quarterly bankruptcy reports and compile other bankruptcy statistics
- Participate on creditors' committees and attend court meetings as needed
- Provide legal support for business operations, including vendor and procurement, technology/IT, marketing, and social media
- Supervise outside counsel as needed to protect corporate and real estate assets
- Advise AM and Portfolio Management (PM) regarding risk assessment, compliance, and disputes
- Negotiate and draft settlement and lease termination agreements
- Develop strategies for reducing outside legal spend while maintaining excellent legal representation
- Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures

Secondary Functions:

- General document review and drafting
- Routine advice and counsel to all departments on legal matters
- Manage miscellaneous and various corporate legal matters
- Assist with tenant defaults and workouts

Requirements:

- Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited law school
- 7+ years of relevant or on-point legal experience for AVP, 10+ years for VP
- Significant experience in bankruptcy law, with a focus on representing landlords
- Membership in the State Bar of California or Arizona

Salary Information:

- AVP: $141,106 - $245,332 base salary
- VP: $190,269 - $315,039 base salary
- Eligibility for annual discretionary bonus and stock award to be discussed during initial phone interview

Benefits:

- Competitive salary and benefit package
- Collaborative, team-oriented environment
- Opportunities for professional development
- Best-in-class healthcare, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan with company match
- Other wellness, financial, and work/lifestyle-specific benefits
- 12 PTO hours per month, 12 paid holidays, and paid volunteer time

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