AVP & Managing Assistant General Counsel

Job Description:

How you’ll help move us forward:

• Structure, draft, negotiate, and close secured real estate finance transactions (including term, construction, mezzanine, and co-lender loans) for various commercial real estate asset types (including multi‑family, office, retail, industrial, data center, and more).
• Oversee closing managers, outside counsel, and third‑party originators.
• Mitigate transactional risks and resolve closing hurdles with practical solutions.
• Implement and expand upon technology‑based efficiency solutions, including document automation and document management systems.
• Stay current on legal developments to update forms and processes.
• Provide legal counsel and technical guidance to internal investment team.

• Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school.
• 8+ years’ experience negotiating and closing complex commercial real‑estate loans, preferably lender‑side work.
• Strong legal writing, communication, and organizational skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office suite of programs.

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• Prioritization of your health and well‑being including Medical, Dental, Vision, and a Wellbeing Reimbursement Account that can be used on yourself or your eligible dependents.
• Generous paid time off options including Paid Time Off, Holiday Schedules, and Financial Planning Time Off.
• Paid Parental Leave as well as an Adoption Assistance Program.
• Competitive 401(k) savings plan with company match and an additional contribution regardless of participation.

The base pay range noted represents the company’s good faith minimum and maximum range for this role at the time of posting. The actual compensation offered to a candidate will be dependent upon several factors, including but not limited to experience, qualifications and geographic location. Also, most employees are eligible for additional incentive pay.

Pacific Life Insurance Company is an Equal Opportunity /Affirmative Action Employer, M/F/D/V. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request an accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our career center as a result of your disability. To request an accommodation, contact a Human Resources Representative at Pacific Life Insurance Company.