Director, Real Estate Acquisitions

WHY JOIN ALO

Mindful movement. Its at the core of why we do what we do at ALOits our calling. Because mindful movement in the studio leads to better living. It changes who yogis are off the mat making their lives and their communities better. Thats the real meaning of studio-to-street: taking the consciousness from practice on the mat and putting it into practice in life.

OVERVIEW

Were seeking an experienced real estate and tax attorney to serve as a key in-house legal partner for a growing lifestyle company and its founders. The role blends hands-on transaction execution with deep real estate tax structuring and family-office-style governance working closely with principals tax accounting and outside counsel. You will quarterback deals from LOI through closing and manage ongoing portfolio matters with a strong emphasis on tax-efficient structures.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Deal Execution: Lead legal workstreams for acquisitions dispositions developments and recapitalizations (JV equity preferred equity construction & debt) and draft/negotiate PSAs and JV/operating agreements.
• Tax Structuring: Design and implement tax efficient structures in partnership with advisors on complex federal state and local tax issues.
• Diligence & Risk: Oversee legal diligence (title/survey entitlements zoning environmental property tax) and craft practical risk-allocation solutions.
• Strategic Governance: Align entity charts intercompany agreements and trust/estate considerations with investment goals; manage confidentiality; coordinate with wealth/estate/tax advisors.
• Portfolio Support: Handle amendments estoppels/SNDAs refinancing property-tax appeals strategy and asset-level compliance.
• Outside Counsel Management: Scope select and direct outside counsel; manage budgets and timelines; translate advice into strategic decisions.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience: 812 years (law firm and/or in-house) focused on real estate transactions and real estate tax planning. Family-office private investment company or closely held sponsor/owner experience strongly preferred.
• Credentials: JD from a top tier law school required; LL.M. in Tax a plus. Active bar admission in California or ability to register in-house.
• Skills: Business-oriented negotiator highly responsive and strategic thinker and low-ego collaborator able to work directly with principals and counterparties in a fast-paced environment.

The base salary range for this position is $250000-$325000 per year which represents the current range for the base salary for this exempt position. Please note that actual salaries will vary based on factors including but not limited to location experience and performance. As such on occasion and when applicable there is the possibility that the final agreed-upon base salary may be outside of the upper end of the range. Please also note the range listed is just one component of the companys total rewards package for exempt employees. Other rewards may include performance bonuses long term incentives a PTO policy and many other progressive benefits.