ABOUT CIM GROUP:
CIM is a community-focused real estate and infrastructure owner, operator, lender, and developer. Our team of experts works together to identify and create value in real assets, benefiting the communities in which we invest. Back in 1994, our three founders focused on projects in Southern California neighborhoods. Today, we are a diverse team of 1,000+ employees with projects across the Americas. Our projects have delivered jobs; created comfortable places to live, work, and relax; and provided necessary and sustainable infrastructure. Our focus on enhancing communities is unwavering, and we strive to make an even greater impact in the years to come. Join us and make an impact today!
POSITION PURPOSE:
Assist Associate General Counsel, General Counsel and Chief Legal Officer in carrying out legal functions in connection with CIM’s business activities.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Administrative Responsibilities:
- Set up and maintain legal files records according to established criteria, including providing such records as requested by outside counsel or CIM personnel
- Upload documents in SharePoint as directed by Associate General Counsel or General Counsel
- Assist with tax related forms and distributions to investors
- Assist with annual RCP Audit and various other audits requested by investors
- Assist with various administrative projects requested by Associate General Counsel, General Counsel and Chief Legal Officer, including but not limited to photocopying, scanning, arranging binders and sending certified, registered mail, overnight delivery and intra-company mail.
- Corporate Secretarial Responsibilities:
- Form and maintain corporate entities
- Obtain EINs
- Prepare organizational charts
- Prepare organizational documents
- Work on AML, KYC questionnaires/inquiries
- Assist the investment team on DD work related to acquisition, sale and finance tasks
- Maintain a database of all pertinent information related to CIM’s corporate entities
- Maintain CIM’s signature block and additional insureds’ list
- Complete required annual entity maintenance including statements of information and corporate minutes
- Obtain good standing certificates as necessary
- Prepare written consents as necessary
- Draft corporate documents
- Obtain business licenses and permits as necessary
- Assist in reviewing agreements and additional legal documents
- Assist with other corporate projects as requested by Associate General Counsel or General Counsel
- REIT and Fund Assistance:
- Assist with the preparation and circulation of REIT demand letters
- Prepare quarterly REIT dividend consents
- Draft the minutes for our publicly-traded REITs
- Support General Counsel and CIM teams with SEC Regulatory filings
NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Provide backup administrative assistance to the Legal Department
- Format documents as requested by Associate General Counsel
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: (including certification, licenses, etc.)
- Bachelor's degree in related field