Associate Counsel

Position: Associate Counsel

Company: Reef Capital Partners

Location: Lehi, Utah

About the Company:

Reef Capital Partners and its subsidiaries specialize in private credit and private equity transactions primarily in real estate and real estate-related assets. Our capabilities in debt and equity markets allow us to find attractive investment opportunities throughout the capital structure of a transaction.

We take a disciplined, asset-based investment approach focusing on capital preservation and downside protection via strong collateral and control positions in commercial and residential properties as well as asset-heavy operating companies primarily located in the United States.

Job Description - Associate Counsel:

We are looking to add an attorney to our dynamic team of in-house attorneys and paralegals. Candidates must be detail-oriented and well-organized and capable of coordinating litigation with outside counsel. Candidates should have commercial litigation experience, and in particular should be competent in overseeing disputes involving real estate, securities, and bankruptcy issues. In addition to coordinating litigation, the successful candidate will also support equity transactions, regulatory filings, and loan closings. The successful candidate will provide assistance in the following:

Responsibilities:

• Quickly getting up to speed on Reef Capital Partners' business and industry
• Coordinate litigation with outside counsel
• Assist in drafting or editing transactional documents and general corporate documents documents including:
  • LLC operating agreements
  • Subscription agreements
  • Buyout/contribution agreements
  • Private placement memorandums
  • SEC filings / state blue sky filings
• Searching and producing documentation and communications responsive to subpoenas or other demands for document production, as necessary
• File organization and document management and retention
• Assisting with real estate transactions
• Helping to create and manage systems and controls related to document production, record keeping, and regulatory compliance
• Working collaboratively and cooperatively with other staff to accomplish strategic objectives, including project management teams, accountants, other attorneys and onsite managers
• Effectively managing changing priorities and expectations from multiple stakeholders/internal clients
• Being candid about limitations and non-work situations that may affect performance

Qualifications:

• A law degree from an accredited law school and 3+ years of practice
• Experience in commercial litigation
• Excellent communication and organization abilities.
• Strong research and writing skills.
• Creativity, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Experience or strong interest in real estate is a plus
• Proven ability to take initiative and work independently while remaining an effective team player
• Ability to maintain perspective and keep sight of the larger goal while accurately and thoroughly handling details and smaller tasks
• History of working efficiently and effectively while multi-tasking, meeting deadlines, following projects through to completion, and maintaining high quality

Compensation & Benefits:

• Salary - DOE
• 401(k) and employer match
• Paid holidays and flexible time off
• Health, vision, dental, annual employer HSA matching contribution

Please submit a resume and a cover letter if desired with any qualifying information.

Job Type: Full-time, in-office at company headquarters Lehi, Utah.