US Dir Investments Legal Services

This position will be responsible for providing transactional legal support to Greystar’s investment management business in the United States, including fund formation, joint venture, financing and acquisition/disposition transactions, and will be involved in establishing processes and procedures that mitigate risk and ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements applicable to such business. This position will also work with Greystar’s Legal Global Practice Team in establishing and implementing best practices, processes, and policies within the legal and regulatory area to support the execution of Company’s global investment management strategy.

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Provide legal advice and guidance on transactional activities related to proposed investment management opportunities, including commingled investment funds, joint venture transactions and real estate acquisitions, dispositions and financings. 
• Prepare, review and/or negotiates contracts, agreements and other legal documentation required for investment and operations activities of the investment management business. 
• Stay abreast of emerging issues and market practices in the private equity real estate industry, provide updates and advisories to executive and senior leaders, and recommend, develop and implement policies, practices and other strategies to ensure compliance and mitigate or reduce risk. 
• Coordinate and collaborate with Global Practice Team leaders on initiatives to develop best practices and ensure consistency related to Greystar investor negotiations, operating policies, deal terms, agreements and other practices globally.
• Coordinate and collaborate with Global Practice Team leaders on technology initiatives to enhance communication and efficiency among legal, compliance and other team members globally.
• Coordinate external counsel and other external advisors and service providers as necessary to provide supportive and specialty legal services, and review and track costs and expenses against budgets. 
• Work constructively with other internal divisions necessary for transaction evaluation and consummation, including Tax, Finance, Compliance, Investor Relations and Portfolio Management teams.