In House Legal Counsel

4 weeks ago

Scottsdale, United States Walton Global Holdings, LLC Full time

Overview of the Company

 

With 45 years of experience, Walton is one of North America’s leading land experts and a premier global real estate investment firm. Founded in 1979, Walton currently manages US$ 4.3 billion of real estate assets in the United States and Canada, with more than 90,000 acres under management. Our head office is in Scottsdale AZ, USA and we have offices located in the UAE, Southeast Asia, China and Canada.

 

Position Summary

 

Walton is currently looking for a full-time In-House Legal Counsel that will work out of our global headquarters in Scottsdale, AZ. The In-House Legal Counsel will be functionally responsible for the legal affairs of the Walton Group of Companies (defined below), and to ensure that its business is conducted, and its strategies, policies and programs are developed and applied in compliance with all applicable laws, in an ethical and responsible manner, and in full recognition of all legal implications and risks.

 

To provide high-quality, ethical advice and legal services regarding United States laws to Walton and its affiliates (collectively, the “Walton Group of Companies”), as may be required from time to time and to generally assist with business and legal matters that may raise from time to time.

 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

 

The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:


  • Provide a wide range of legal services and advice to the Walton Group of Companies. 
  • Work under the supervision of the Chief Financial Officer, and closely with the executive management team, senior management, employees at all levels and outside legal counsel.
  • Review, draft, and advise business units regarding various agreements, contracts, legal documents and corporate governance documents.
  • Advise on and provide research, advice and other legal assistance to the executive management team and operational personnel on a broad range of issues and perform legal services in the area of real property matters and such other matters as may be generally be described as a “general practice of law”, including but not limited to the legal disciplines of real property acquisitions, dispositions, matters attendant to title, survey, zoning and entitlements, real property finance, management and development, litigation and related legal disciplines. 
  • Assist in the areas of compliance and corporate governance issues, provide recommendations, and interface and coordinate with the global legal operations of the Walton Group of Companies. 
  • Stay informed of industry-specific regulations and changes in real estate law and regulations, identify and evaluate legal and business risks, and develop comprehensive risk management strategies to mitigate those risks. Strike sensible and practical balance between managing legal and business risks and meeting business objectives.
  • Assist with departmental management and the development and management of systems and protocols to be implemented, maintained and managed by the department. 
  • Communicate with outside counsel and other legal professionals as needed.
  • Provide transactional project management in a manner designed to create efficiency and ease of informational access for the Walton executive management team and operational personnel. 
  • Ensure compliance with deadlines and critical dates under various transactional documents and manage communications with operational personnel and the Walton executive management team regarding the same. 
  • Perform such other duties as are typically performed by a senior legal counsel for a company of similar size and structure, and as may be assigned or delegated by the Chief Financial Officer
  • Uphold ethical standards and maintain confidentiality in handling sensitive legal matters

 

Qualifications

 

  • Law degree from a nationally recognized law school 
  • Member in good standing of a State Bar 
  • Minimum of 5 years of proven legal experience with a primary focus on real estate, with a combination of law firm and corporate in-house experience a plus
  • Well organized with excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a high attention to detail and ability to present complex information in concise and understandable manner
  • Proactive, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
  • Ability to adapt easily to changing department needs 
  • Ability to develop innovative solutions to address complex issues in a manner that achieves business objectives while appropriately assessing the significance of legal matters and related risks  

 

Why Walton

 

  • Competitive pay and benefits
  • Opportunities to grow and develop skills in multiple disciplines
  • Fun, energetic co-workers who share the same core values and strategies

 

Note

 

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) of this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee(s) will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an at will relationship.

 

The company is an equal opportunity employer, drug-free workplace, and complies with ADA regulations as applicable


Interested candidates are invited to forward a resume, in confidence, to: careers@walton.com.

 

We would like to thank all applicants for their interest in this position; however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.


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