Overview
Paralegal/Legal Assistant Jobs in Torrance, CA at Cove Capital Investments
Paralegal/Legal Assistant
Location: Torrance, California (On-Site)
Job Type: Full-Time
About Cove Capital Investments
Cove Capital Investments is a rapidly growing private real estate investment firm specializing in Delaware Statutory Trust (DST) offerings, private real estate investments, and institutional-quality commercial real estate. Our portfolio consists of multifamily, industrial, and necessity retail assets, and we continue to expand our acquisition and investment platform.
As our company continues to grow, we are seeking an experienced Associate Vice President of Legal Operations to join our team. The ideal candidate will have experience with securities-related matters and SEC/FINRA rules and regulations, while also serving as a key member of our team by supporting the company’s broader legal, transactional, operational, and corporate initiatives.
Position Overview
This position is ideal for a legal professional who enjoys working across multiple disciplines. While experience with SEC/FINRA rules, regulations and securities matters is an important qualification, those matters arise only periodically. The primary focus of this role is to assist with the day-to-day legal operations of a growing real estate investment company.
The successful candidate will work closely with executive management and Senior Counsel on a wide variety of legal matters, including commercial real estate acquisitions and dispositions, leasing, contracts, corporate governance, securities offerings, compliance, entity management, vendor agreements, employment-related matters, and risk management.
Primary Responsibilities
· Serve as the company’s paralegal/legal assistant, supporting executive management across multiple affiliated companies.
· Draft, review, and negotiate commercial contracts, leases, vendor agreements, confidentiality agreements, employment-related agreements, and other legal documents.
· Support commercial real estate acquisitions, dispositions, financings, leasing transactions, and due diligence.
· Assist with securities offerings, Private Placement Memorandums (PPMs), subscription documents, regulatory filings, and corporate governance.
· Oversee entity formation, corporate maintenance, annual filings, and organizational compliance.
· Monitor legal deadlines, licensing requirements, and regulatory compliance.
· Research legal items affecting the company’s real estate and investment businesses.
· Develop and improve internal legal systems, document management, and operational processes.
· Provide practical legal guidance to management on business decisions and risk management.
· Support executive management with strategic legal initiatives and special projects.
Qualifications Required
· Paralegal experience.
· Experience with SEC/FINRA securities-related matters.
· Strong contract drafting and negotiation skills.
· Commercial real estate transaction experience or strong interest in the field.
· Excellent organizational, analytical, and communication skills.
· Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Preferred
· Experience with private placements, broker-dealers, RIAs, or DST sponsors.
· Corporate governance and entity management experience.
· Prior in-house counsel or legal operations leadership experience.
· Experience managing outside counsel and legal vendors.
Compensation & Benefits
Competitive salary based on experience, comprehensive benefits, 401(k), paid time off, and significant opportunity for long-term growth within a rapidly expanding real estate investment company.
Pay: $75,000.00 – $90,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Work Location: In person
Title: Paralegal/Legal Assistant
Company: Cove Capital Investments
Location: Torrance, CA
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