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Posted September 22, 2021

General Counsel

RRA Capital
Phoenix, AZ Full Time

Phoenix, AZ –RRA Capital is doing something truly unique in the commercial real estate private equity and credit spaces. Led by CRE industry veterans...

Phoenix, AZ –RRA Capital is doing something truly unique in the commercial real estate private equity and credit spaces. Led by CRE industry veterans who have a combined 115+ years of experience, we are rethinking traditional approaches to real estate private credit and how to achieve truly remarkable returns to investors.

Our mission at RRA is to “build something awesome” with a client centric philosophy of service and an amazing team of innovative professionals. With respect, kindness, and good humor we have created a culture that feels more like family, and our people stay here long-term for that reason.

We are currently seeking a General Counsel to serve a dual role as Chief Compliance Officer, as well as, help manage all commercial real estate finance transactions and oversee additional corporate legal.

As part of your primary responsibility, you will act as the firm’s Chief Compliance Officer and senior legal counsel on corporate and compliance matters, and manage the negotiation and closing of all commercial real estate financing and other transactions in support of RRA’s investment operations. You will be expected to support investment transactions by managing legal in-house, as well as occasionally managing outside transaction legal. You will be expected to demonstrate leadership within RRA by effectively managing and mitigating risk in our investment strategy, serving as an integral part of RRA’s growth strategy, and acting as a trusted advisor to the executive leadership team.

RRA Core Values – Each one of these values is a requirement to be successful at RRA.

Enjoyable to be around – RRA values employees who are team players, are fun to be around, and have a great sense of humor. At RRA, there is no room for cynicism, egos, or defensiveness. Everyone must look and speak professionally so that they bring credibility to both themselves and the company.

Passionate about continuous improvement – RRA values employees that are focused on self-improvement, process improvement, and team improvement. All members are expected to welcome critical feedback and professional development because they believe it will allow them to become better. Successful members at RRA are intellectually curious and committed to seeking out opportunities to self-educate on the industry and their jobs.

Smart – RRA values highly intelligent workers that can master the practical applications of their knowledge. There is no room at RRA for individuals that are ‘academics.’ RRA requires its employees to be highly creative in finding better ways to do things and solve problems. The RRA team is composed of those who work smarter, not necessarily harder, to maximize efficiency and productivity.

Reliable – RRA values employees that leave no doubt that when they say they will accomplish something by a certain time/standard, they will. All members are expected to take pride in the quality of their work; the product of their efforts should always reflect the highest professional standard. RRA strives to surround itself with self-starters who have a disdain for micro-management. Successful individuals at RRA have integrity beyond reproach, always exemplify honorable character, and are individuals that others can trust with their money.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Serve as the Chief Compliance Officer by overseeing fund compliance and lending compliance. Coordinate with RRA’s compliance vendors and outside counsel to ensure RRA maintains compliance.

Serve as the firm’s senior legal officer by advising the RRA executive leadership team on legal matters.

Collaborate with business teams and outside counsel regarding transactions, compliance, private equity fund management, and regulatory matters.

Prepare, negotiate and review agreements and marketing materials, with an eye towards SEC advertising and marketing rules.

Manage the Company’s compliance manual policies and procedures, developing new policies/refining existing policies as necessary.

Draft, manage, and negotiate the loan agreement, promissory note, deed of trust, and other related legal documents in support of loan closing activities.

Manage and maximize value of outside counsel on an as-needed basis.

Oversee loan closings by organizing and managing the loan closing checklist with the RRA loan closing team, the borrower, and the borrower’s counsel.

Seek feedback from the CIO and the Investment Team on all deal points related to each transaction.

Work with RRA’s special assets team to draft, manage, and negotiate any loan special events to include but not limited to defaults, foreclosure, note sales, modifications, extensions, paydowns, releases, etc…

Support negotiations of separately managed accounts by reviewing and managing participation agreements, co-lender agreements, joint-venture agreements, or any other agreement related to a strategic partnership.

Oversee and manage the documentation and storage of all RRA legal agreements.

Anticipate and mitigate potential legal problems, providing relevant advice to executive leadership.

HERE’S WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED IN THIS ROLE

Impressive academic credentials with a J.D. from an accredited law school

Minimum of five years’ transaction experience with a concentration in commercial real estate finance

Creative problem solver

Obsessive about details with a passion for continuous improvement

Demonstrable experience in commercial real estate and finance transactions

Strategic and efficient with the ability to quickly assess legal risks

Exceptional leadership and executive communication skills

Entrepreneurial spirit with an inherent drive to Build Something Awesome

Previous private equity and SEC regulatory compliance experience is preferred although not required

Desire to live in Phoenix, AZ, one of the fastest growing cities in the U.S.

COMPENSATION

Competitive base salary and bonus structure commensurate with experience and talent

BENEFITS

Build something AWESOME. Be a part of a team whose goal is to scale RRA from a boutique financing shop to a globally recognized financial institution in the private credit and real estate finance space.

Direct daily access to the firm founders and involvement in high level meetings.

Flexible work life

Unlimited vacation days

Medical insurance

Company 401K plan

Quarterly company-wide (teambuilding) outings

Awesome people to work with every day!

If you are interested and feel you’d be the right person, please apply!

Contact: Lisa Donovan

This listing expired on Nov 22. Applications are no longer accepted.

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