Associate General Counsel

Job Title: Associate General Counsel

Reports To: General Counsel

Location: Newport Beach, CA

FLSA Status: Exempt (salaried)

Position Status: Full-Time

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:00 AM 5:00 PM subject to change based on project assignments/deadlines

Base Pay Range: $150,000 - $165,000

Travel: 0-10%

Job Summary

The Associate General Counsel will be a key member of the legal team, working closely with the General Counsel and business leaders to support the Company's transactional, operational, and litigation matters.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Work directly with the General Counsel on most, if not all, transactions, including acquisitions, third-party management and asset management arrangements, development projects, financing and refinancing, legal due diligence, entity formation and maintenance, and joint venture structuring.

• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial, real estate, and corporate agreements.

• Oversee litigation intake and manage the Company's litigation matters, including coordination with outside counsel.

• Serve as the lead in-house attorney on operational matters requiring legal input, including customer disputes and other claims.

• Provide practical, business-oriented legal advice to internal stakeholders across the organization.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school; active bar membership in good standing.

• 3+ years of relevant legal experience, with substantial transactional experience.

• Experience managing litigation and working with outside counsel.

• Strong drafting, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to work independently while collaborating closely with senior leadership.

Benefits for Full-Time Employees

• Generous Paid Time Off earn 3 weeks per year starting on your hire date
• 10 Paid Holidays per year
• $7,800 contributed annually toward Health Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision
• Paid Ongoing Professional Development & Training
• Company-Paid Life Insurance coverage up to $50,000 per employee (Basic Life & AD&D)
• Basic Life & AD&D 3x Annual Base Salary for Supervisory Level and Above
• 401(k) Plan with employer match
• Rewards & Recognition programs (Manager's Quarterly & Yearly Outstanding Achievement Awards, Core Values Award, Years of Service, Wall of Fame)
• Company-Sponsored Events throughout the year (holiday parties & gifts, company picnic, team-building, etc.)
• Huge potential for career mentorship, growth, and advancement
• Discretionary bonus opportunities based on performance and company factors

About Westport Properties

Founded in 1985, Westport Properties (WPI) is an owner-operator of self-storage, multifamily and industrial properties across the United States. The Company is a fully integrated operator that develops, acquires, and manages its portfolio as well as providing third-party management services. As of January 2025, WPI has over 17 million square feet of self-storage space under management and its total assets under management is over $3 billion with its US Storage Centers brand as well as over 650 multifamily units while employing over 600 people nationwide. WPI is a founding partner of the 501(c)3 Kure-It, a non-profit organization that raises money for underfunded cancer research, and Charity Storage, a 501(c)3 that uses vacant storage units to raise money for local charities. To date, Kure-It has raised over $15M, and Charity Storage has raised over $1.2M.