Counsel Real Estate Brokerage - Irvine, CA

Responsibilities: Manage all aspects of real estate brokerage litigation from inception through trial or settlement Litigate a personal docket of civil matters and supervise outside counsel Prepare and defend company witnesses at depositions and depose adversaries Draft, argue, and respond to motions, pleadings, and briefs Conduct legal research on complex issues and develop strategic recommendations Represent the company in court hearings, arbitrations, mediations, trials and regulatory proceedings Advise internal stakeholders on litigation risk and strategy Identify emerging issues and recommend proactive solutions Contribute to process improvements and best practices within the company

Key requirements: JD Degree from an accredited law school Minimum of 5 years of commercial litigation experience Demonstrated ability to independently litigate civil litigation matters Some real estate brokerage or in-house legal experience preferred Excellent written and verbal communication skills Ability to work independently and interact well with all staff and levels of management Attention to detail and strong organizational skills Consultative approach to supporting business objectives while mitigating risk High degree of integrity and dedication to company values Bar Admission: California independence collaboration strong communication commercial litigation real estate brokerage litigation motion practice