The William Warren Group | Real Estate Counsel | santa monica, ca

2 weeks ago


santa monica, United States The William Warren Group Full time

The William Warren Group, Inc. (WWG) is a privately held, entrepreneurial self storage development, acquisition, property, and asset management company based in Santa Monica, CA. Since our inception in 1994, our focus has been on investments in major metro markets across the United States that offer significant cash flow, revenue growth, and long-term capital appreciation opportunities. The company owns and operates the StorQuest Self Storage portfolio of storage assets.


When you join The William Warren Group family, you are tapping into the power of a different kind of brand. If you want to be a part of a creative, inspiring company with a work-life balance and collaborative environment, you are in the right place.


The primary focus of the Real Estate Counsel will be real estate transactions, real estate financings, and leases.


How You’ll Make a Difference

  • Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
  • Strong experience in sophisticated real estate and financing transactions, as well as with private equity real estate joint ventures and real estate investment funds.
  • Knowledge of real estate law, title, and zoning. Previous experience with commercial leases, cell tower leases and billboard leases is a plus.
  • Ability to draft, review and negotiate purchase and sale agreements, financing documents, property management agreements, corporate organizational documents, and joint venture agreements.
  • Remarkable ability to handle multiple transactions simultaneously.
  • Superior analytical, written and verbal communication skills.
  • Previous experience with construction related documents is a plus.


Please note that you may be asked to perform a variety of duties from time to time, which may not fall strictly in your job description. For a variety of business, safety, and technical reasons, it is necessary that all positions at WWG maintain a high level of flexibility in reference to duties you will be expected to perform.


What Makes this Opportunity Awesome

  • Make a difference and have a positive impact.
  • Take the lead on team initiatives, learn new skills, build your management capabilities, and take advantage of the many growth opportunities.
  • Contribute creatively to the organization’s success by generating new and useful ideas


About You:

  • Education: The successful candidate will have an excellent academic record, hold a law degree from a top-tier ABA- accredited American law school and be a member of an American State Bar, preferably in the State of California.
  • Experience: Approximately 1-3 years of commercial real estate experience at a top-tier law firm or corporate legal department. The experience will include in-depth knowledge of all aspects of commercial property acquisition and development, including contract drafting and negotiation, land use, lease review, title review, due diligence, construction, SPE formation, project financing, and real estate joint ventures structures and documentation.
  • Superior organizational skills with the ability to allocate one’s time effectively, work under pressure, and meet tight deadlines, outstanding business judgment, and a proven track record of working independently with minimal supervision; ability to handle multiple demands and competing priorities; ability to prioritize workload; and an ability to work at a detailed level.
  • Ability to work across organizational lines.
  • Strong negotiating and deal-making skills combined with the ability to deal effectively with and manage outside legal counsel.
  • Demonstrated ability to work creatively and cooperatively in a fast-paced environment and to respond immediately to issues.
  • Understanding of the legal ramifications of any given issue and the ability to articulate the risk to the management team.
  • Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) including active listening.
  • Relationship skills: ability to develop and sustain cooperative working relationships – both internal and external.
  • Proven skills in contributing to the development of company objectives and achieving desired goals.
  • Strong accountability combined with strong work ethic and enthusiasm for teamwork.
  • Energetic self-starter with an ability to thrive in a fast paced environment.
  • Intrapersonal: A willingness to learn in a dynamic environment that includes new ideas and innovation, intellectually curious, adaptable and ambitious.
  • Computer Skills: Microsoft Office Suite, Zoom, Outlook, Gmail, Microsoft Teams.


At The William Warren Group, we believe in the talent of our people. It is our passion and commitment to excellence that drives our vast portfolio of properties to succeed. We take pride in all that we do and all that we represent. It is what makes us uniquely WWG. Ready to create the extraordinary? Come join us


Additional Perks for eligible employees:

Medical, Dental and Vision

401(k) with Matching Contributions

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Holiday Perks

Performance-based Bonus

Teambuilding Events & Activities

Employee Assistance Program

Pet Insurance


The William Warren Group and StorQuest say NO to drugs


Equal Employment Opportunity

WWG is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age or veteran status. WWG is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.


To learn more about our awesome company check us out on www.williamwarren.com and to apply visit www.williamwarren.com/careers



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