Rexford Industrial Realty, Inc. (NYSE: REXR) is a leading, publicly traded industrial real estate investment and management company operating a $13 Billion industrial real estate portfolio.
Vice President, Legal (Environmental Attorney)
Job Summary
We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated in-house environmental lawyer to join our dynamic team as Vice President, Legal (Environmental Attorney). This role will be a key member of the Rexford’s eight person Legal team, reporting to the General Counsel. This role is integral to our mission of creating and preserving value through proactive legal collaboration, transaction optimization and risk mitigation. The successful candidate will apply their expertise in environmental law and risk management to contribute to top-line and bottom-line financial results.
Location: Hybrid: Los Angeles, CA or Costa Mesa, CA
Vice President, Legal (Environmental Attorney) Key Responsibilities:
- Apply environmental law and risk management expertise to support Rexford’s financial results through proactive legal collaboration, transaction optimization and risk mitigation.
- Collaborate closely with the Senior Environmental Project Manager and departments such as Asset Management, Leasing, Property Operations and Investments to anticipate, mitigate and manage environmental risks.
- Serve as the in-house expert on all environmental law matters, including reviewing and drafting lease and purchase agreement provisions related to environmental law and hazardous materials.
- Steer strategy on environmental insurance and understanding policy provisions.
- Develop business acumen by actively participating in business and strategic discussions within the company.
- Lead a variety of regularly occurring environmental meetings with internal and external stakeholders to discuss environmental risks and mitigation strategies.
- Provide responsive and expedited turnaround on urgent matters to enhance Rexford growth-drivers, value creation and competitive advantages.
- Maximize legal transactions handled in-house to reduce costs, mitigate risks, avoid costly disputes and drive revenue.
- Actively manage outside environmental legal counsel, environmental insurance brokers and insurers and environmental consultants.
- Proactively lead enterprise risk management (ERM) functions related to environmental and insurance risks, managing the tracking and collaboration of ongoing and potential risks, including environmental and regulatory issues.
- Oversee certain risk management and insurance-related matters to ensure comprehensive risk mitigation and compliance.
Vice President, Legal (Environmental Attorney/Risk Management) Qualifications and Experience:
- Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
- Admitted to practice law in California (registered in-house counsel acceptable).
- Minimum of 10 years of experience in environmental law, with a strong focus on transactional work and risk management.
- Proven ability to collaborate effectively with senior management and various departments within a company.
- Strong business acumen and the ability to participate in strategic discussions.
- Excellent communication and leadership skills to lead environmental meetings with internal and external stakeholders.
- Experience in managing outside legal counsel, insurance brokers and environmental consultants.
- Demonstrated responsiveness and ability to provide expedited turnaround on urgent matters.
- Self-starter with positive attitude and ability to multi-task in a high work volume, fast-paced environment.
Rexford Industrial's total reward plan includes a premier benefits package, bonus eligibility and long-term stock incentives. The expected salary range for this role is $220,000 to $250,000, with a 40% discretionary annual bonus target and stock grant eligibility.*The actual salary and total compensation offered depend on a variety of factors, which include, without limitation, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, specific and unique skills, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and the location where the job will be performed. The final salary and total compensation will be described in any offer letter.
What We Offer
- Comprehensive Benefits Package Including Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance.
- Unlimited Paid Time Off
- Bonus Eligibility & Long-Term Incentives
- 401(k) Employer Match Program
- Professional Development Resources
- Robust Health & Wellness Program
- Volunteer and Community Engagement Opportunities
- Employee Resource Groups committed to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.
We are committed to equity in all steps of the recruitment and employment experience. We celebrate diversity and are committed to promoting an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability. We strive to be a safe place to ask questions, build professional relationships, and develop careers. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for the position in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance.
In accordance with the California Consumer Privacy Act (“CCPA”), Rexford Industrial Realty, Inc. (“Rexford”) makes the following disclosure: in connection with an application for employment at Rexford, Rexford is collecting the categories of personal information requested in the application for the purpose of evaluating a potential employment relationship with the applicant. Rexford does not sell personal information. To learn more about Rexford’s privacy policy, please visit https://www.rexfordindustrial.com/privacy-policy
*These stock grants are subject to approval by the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors, are currently subject to vesting over a four-year period, with 25% of the grant vesting per year, and require continued employment on the grant date and each applicable vesting date. Actual bonus and stock grants are discretionary based on company and/or individual performance determined by Rexford Industrial in its sole discretion, and the amount of any such bonus and/or stock grant may be less or more than the targets (and may be zero). You must remain employed through the payment date of any such bonus and/or vesting to be eligible for payment/vesting.
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Rexford Industrial Los Angeles, California, USA Office
11620 Wilshire Boulevard 10th Floor, Los Angeles, CA, United States, 90025
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