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General Counsel

United States, Mission Viejo · Job Posted April 11, 2026
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This is a high-autonomy role designed for a sophisticated real estate attorney. As the successor to a retiring long-term VP, you will lead regional legal operations with a focus on high-volume, in-house execution rather than outside counsel management. This job is for a doer, not a director of outside counsel. The General Counsel will cover matters in CA, WA, and OR.

Job Responsibility

  • Draft and negotiate complex PSAs, development, land use, and joint venture agreements
  • Manage title, survey, and easement reviews
  • Manage one paralegal with upcoming approval to hire a second
  • Serve as the primary legal partner for West Coast operating divisions

Requirements

  • 10+ years total
  • 7+ years of broad real estate transactional experience at a recognized law firm
  • Deep experience in sophisticated residential or commercial development (builder/developer side preferred)
  • Active California Bar membership is required
  • Proven track record of tenure (4–5 years per role) with clear career progression
  • Ability to commute to Mission Viejo Monday-Thursday

What we offer

  • Medical
  • dental
  • vision
  • 401K with a match
  • generous PTO
  • competitive bonus
  • annual stock grants with equity
  • typical 40–50 hour weeks with high predictability
  • culture that mandates vacations and family time
  • direct access to leadership
  • freedom to manage your own schedule
  • participation in flagship charitable initiatives, including building homes for disabled veterans
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