Corporate Legal Counsel

Job Title:Corporate CounselLocation/Dept: Legal Dept., Orange County, CAClassification:Full-time, ExemptDirect Supervisor:Senior Vice President, Associate General CounselCompensation:Commensurate with experience ($185,000 to $220,000 base salary, plus performance- based bonus)About the company: American Healthcare REIT (NYSE: AHR) is one of the largest healthcare-focused real estate investment trusts globally with assets totaling approximately $5.4 billion in gross investment value.Job Summary:NYSE-listed real estate investment firm is looking for a corporate and securities attorney with four to six years of experience to support our corporate legal department as corporate counsel. This is a unique opportunity to work in-house on securities offerings, corporate governance matters, SEC Filings, M&A transactions, real estate transactions, structured debt transactions and commercial contracts.Essential Job Duties:Assist with securities offerings in the public capital markets including preparation of offering materials to be filed with the SEC and tracking of due diligence process;Assist with portfolio level financing transactions and other debt-related transactions;Review contracts/documentation to ensure compliance with corporate legal guidelines;Assist in reviewing press releases and investor presentations;Prepare initial drafts of board meeting minutes, consents and similar corporate governance matters;Assist with the due diligence of M&A opportunities, real estate transactions, and joint venture transactions;Assist with drafting SEC filings, including Form 8-Ks, proxy statements and beneficial ownership forms using in-house SEC EDGAR filing software;Work directly with colleagues to obtain information necessary to complete projects and achieve deadlines;Manage workload to meet deadlines and maintain department standards on turnaround time; andSupport legal department as corporate generalist.Qualifications & Requirements:Minimum of 4 to 6 years of experience reviewing and assisting with the drafting of SEC filings (Form 8-K, 10-Q, 10-K, 3, 4 and 5 and proxy statements), corporate minutes and consents, and contracts for a corporate legal department and/or in a private law firm setting;Excellent attention to detail and high standard for accuracy;Ability to present complex concepts in a clear, concise manner (verbally and written), as well to problem solve in an efficient, business-friendly manner;Positive attitude coupled with a strong work ethic and demonstrated ability to produce high quality work under deadline pressures;Superior organizational skills with the ability to multi-task and manage workload with minimal supervision in a fast-paced environment;Must be a team player but also willing to take ownership of projects and think proactively;Must be proficient in MS Word and Excel;Experience using EDGAR or other in-house EDGAR filing software; andReal estate knowledge and/or understanding of financial statements preferred.Education & Experience: Graduate of a top tier law school and admitted to practice law in California; andMinimum of 4 to 6 years of experience.Benefits:Competitive 401(k) program with company match, including Roth and after-tax contribution optionsComprehensive medical, dental, and vision insuranceCompany-sponsored Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA) optionsLife and AD&D insurance coverageCompany-paid short-term and long-term disability insuranceFlexible paid time off, including sick leave and floating holidaysAnnual performance-based bonusEligible for long-term incentive plan (LTIP) or equity participationEngaging company culture with 8–10 sponsored events annually, including Topgolf, bowling, paddleboarding, cooking classes, beach bonfires, waterpark outings, and an elegant holiday party