Job Title:
Corporate Counsel
Location/Dept:
Legal Dept., Orange County, CA
Classification:
Full-time, Exempt
Direct Supervisor:
Senior Vice President, Associate General Counsel
Compensation:
Commensurate with experience ($185,000 to $220,000 base salary, plus performance- based bonus)
About the company:
American Healthcare REIT (NYSE: AHR) is one of the largest healthcare-focused real estate investment trusts globally with assets totaling approximately $5.4 billion in gross investment value.
Job Summary:
NYSE-listed real estate investment firm is looking for a corporate and securities attorney with four to six years of experience to support our corporate legal department as corporate counsel. This is a unique opportunity to work in-house on securities offerings, corporate governance matters, SEC Filings, M&A transactions, real estate transactions, structured debt transactions and commercial contracts.
Essential Job Duties:
- Assist with securities offerings in the public capital markets including preparation of offering materials to be filed with the SEC and tracking of due diligence process;
- Assist with portfolio level financing transactions and other debt-related transactions;
- Review contracts/documentation to ensure compliance with corporate legal guidelines;
- Assist in reviewing press releases and investor presentations;
- Prepare initial drafts of board meeting minutes, consents and similar corporate governance matters;
- Assist with the due diligence of M&A opportunities, real estate transactions, and joint venture transactions;
- Assist with drafting SEC filings, including Form 8-Ks, proxy statements and beneficial ownership forms using in-house SEC EDGAR filing software;
- Work directly with colleagues to obtain information necessary to complete projects and achieve deadlines;
- Manage workload to meet deadlines and maintain department standards on turnaround time; and
- Support legal department as corporate generalist.
Qualifications & Requirements:
- Minimum of 4 to 6 years of experience reviewing and assisting with the drafting of SEC filings (Form 8-K, 10-Q, 10-K, 3, 4 and 5 and proxy statements), corporate minutes and consents, and contracts for a corporate legal department and/or in a private law firm setting;
- Excellent attention to detail and high standard for accuracy;
- Ability to present complex concepts in a clear, concise manner (verbally and written), as well to problem solve in an efficient, business-friendly manner;
- Positive attitude coupled with a strong work ethic and demonstrated ability to produce high quality work under deadline pressures;
- Superior organizational skills with the ability to multi-task and manage workload with minimal supervision in a fast-paced environment;
- Must be a team player but also willing to take ownership of projects and think proactively;
- Must be proficient in MS Word and Excel;
- Experience using EDGAR or other in-house EDGAR filing software; and
- Real estate knowledge and/or understanding of financial statements preferred.
Education & Experience:
- Graduate of a top tier law school and admitted to practice law in California; and
- Minimum of 4 to 6 years of experience.
Benefits:
- Competitive 401(k) program with company match, including Roth and after-tax contribution options
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Company-sponsored Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA) options
- Life and AD&D insurance coverage
- Company-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance
- Flexible paid time off, including sick leave and floating holidays
- Annual performance-based bonus
- Eligible for long-term incentive plan (LTIP) or equity participation
- Engaging company culture with 8–10 sponsored events annually, including Topgolf, bowling, paddleboarding, cooking classes, beach bonfires, waterpark outings, and an elegant holiday party
