Company

Eagle Property Capital Investments is a vertically integrated real estate investment firm engaged in acquiring, owning, managing, and disposing conventional multifamily apartment properties, targeting middle-income households throughout the Southern United States on behalf of institutional and private investors. Since 2011, the firm has acquired 41 multifamily residential properties in Florida and Texas containing over 10,100 apartment units. The firm has $1.1 billion of AUM in a portfolio of 24 multifamily properties, with more than 6,6400 apartments in Dallas, Houston, Tampa, and Orlando. The firm’s executive team has over 250 years of combined experience in the real estate industry and a $600MM+ fundraising target for the next 24 months.

The company culture is dynamic and fast-paced, focusing on efficient teamwork and a long-term outlook. To achieve success, team members must embrace certain core principles and values: strive for high performance and excellence, live with a positive attitude, be team player, deliver exceptional customer satisfaction, and always do what is right. 

Position

Our Mexico City office seeks a highly experienced and qualified Legal & Compliance Manager with 3 to 5 years of experience to oversee and manage the legal and compliance functions within our organization. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of legal intricacies in the real estate investment management industry, coupled with a strong compliance background. This role is critical to ensuring that our real estate investment and management activities comply with all applicable laws, regulations, and internal policies. The Legal & Compliance Manager will work collaboratively with various departments across the Mexico and US regions.

Key Responsibilities:

•  Regulatory Compliance: Participate in processes and prepare documents related to regulatory compliance applicable to issuers and the placement of securities (capital and debt) in the securities market, including the establishment and operation of investment funds, advising on the registration of Mexican and Non-Mexican issuers and offers in the Mexican market.
• Capital markets: Manage and advise on a range of capital markets transactions, including: (a) initial public offerings, (b) debt offerings, including high-yield securities, (c) offerings of structured securities and derivatives and (d) securitizations and offerings of secured and asset-backed securities.
•  Alternative Investments: Manage and handle tasks and activities related to investment processes in alternative investments, such as CERPIs, FIBRAs, CKDs, and FIBRAs E. This includes reviewing, analyzing, negotiating, and finalizing legal documents, as well as addressing legal queries from the alternative investments area, ensuring compliance with regulations applicable to pension funds (Afores) and securities instruments, and adherence to internal policies and best practices.
•  Legal Compliance: Ensure that all real estate investment and management activities comply with applicable laws and regulations, including real estate, securities, and financial regulations.
•  Contract Review and Drafting: Prepare, review, and negotiate contracts, agreements, and other legal documentation required for the company’s investment management activities.
•  Corporate Governance: Assist with corporate governance matters for entities involved in real estate investments, including advising on board meetings, shareholder actions, and entity structuring.
•  Foreign Investment Vehicles: Work with external counsel to structure, manage, and operate foreign investment vehicles (e.g., in Luxembourg, Canada) to ensure compliance with local regulations.
•  Investment Vehicle Management: Coordinate with external counsel to provide legal advice and guidance on transactional activities related to investment management vehicle formations, including closed-end commingled investment funds and joint ventures.
•  Property Transactions: Provide legal support for property acquisitions, dispositions, financing, and refinancing. Collaborate with external counsel and the Investments team to ensure compliance with legal requirements.
•  License and Permit Management: Monitor and administer all property licenses and permits, ensuring that they are current, accurately documented, and compliant with relevant regulations.
•  Incident Management: Oversee the management of incidents, including documentation, investigation, and resolution. Ensure timely and appropriate responses to incidents and maintain detailed records of all actions taken.
•  Risk Management: Identify and assess legal risks associated with real estate investments, developing strategies to mitigate those risks. Continuously assess and communicate legal risks related to property management activities.
•  Code of Ethics Investigations: Conduct investigations related to breaches of the company’s code of ethics, ensuring a fair and thorough process. Report findings and recommend corrective actions as necessary.
•  Compliance Training: Develop, coordinate, and conduct compliance training programs for employees. Ensure that all staff are aware of and adhere to compliance policies and procedures.
•  Entity Management Compliance: Ensure that all entities within the organization are managed in compliance with relevant regulations, including maintaining accurate and up-to-date records of entity management activities.
•  Claims and Litigation Coordination: Manage claims, litigation, and dispute resolution related to real estate matters, including employee situations, insurance claims, and vendor disputes.
•  Collaboration and Support: Collaborate with other internal departments, such as human resources, finance, operations, and asset management, to ensure that legal considerations are integrated into business strategies and decisions.
•  External Relationships: Manage relationships with external law firms and legal consultants as needed. Oversee their work on legal and compliance matters and ensure services are billed fairly and reasonably.

Qualifications:

•  Education: Bachelor’s degree in Law (J.D.) from an accredited Mexican university.
•  Experience: 3-5 years of experience in a legal and compliance role, preferably within the real estate investment management sector. Experience working in-house at companies involved in capital markets is a plus.

Skills:

•  Fluent in English
•  Strong understanding of capital markets regulations and financial instruments.
•  Proven experience in regulatory reporting and compliance.
•  Strong legal research and compliance management skills.
•  Proven experience in contract negotiation and management.
•  Strong organizational and administrative skills.
•  Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
•  Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines effectively.
•  Proficient in legal and compliance management software and tools.
•  Willingness to travel to the US.