Description:
What You'll Do:As an Associate Attorney, you will proactively support A Property Management Company operations and General Counsel in a constantly changing business and regulatory environment. You will support the General Counsel in preparing and organizing various legal documents pertaining to commercial real estate transactions including acquisitions, dispositions, and financings. You will also work with the Capital Markets Team to document, close, and manage A Property Management Company's real estate funds. Unlike working in many law firms or large companies you will interact directly with the decision makers on the business teams to help proactively structure transactions from their inception and identify and mitigate risk. Reporting to the General Counsel, this individual will be responsible for a variety of matters covering a broad range of responsibilities, driving positive impact on corporate operations.
Where You'll Work:
Located in downtown Columbus, Ohio, our corporate offices overlook the Columbus Commons which plays hosts to over 200 events throughout the year. Enjoy the building's fitness center and rooftop terrace with adjoining clubroom and walk to some of the city's best restaurants and downtown amenities.
What You'll Own:
- Support the General Counsel in all components of active and future commercial real estate transactions within our portfolio, including acquisitions, dispositions, and financings
- Maintain tracking of active deal checklists and supporting documentation
- Coordinate due diligence reviews for active and future transactions
- Assist the General Counsel and Capital Markets Team with the formation and management of A Property Management Company investment funds
- Draft correspondence to internal and external stakeholders
- Other duties as directed and assigned by the General Counsel, President, or Managing Partners
What You'll Bring:
- Completion of a JD from an accredited law school and licensed to practice in Ohio
- 1-5+ years of proven experience with a law firm, with a focus on commercial real estate transactions (acquisitions, dispositions, financings) preferred. Multifamily transactions and fund creation a plus.
- Experience with Microsoft Office products, including Word and Excel.
Who You Are:
- A detail-oriented individual. You pay attention to the small things that make a big difference. You look at information with a discerning eye to ensure its accuracy. You understand the importance of editing and proofreading your work to ensure it's done right.
- A masterful executor. You get things done. You fervently plan to meet deadlines and achieve goals. You manage tasks in a fast-paced environment with many moving pieces and stakeholders and ensure goals reach or surpass the finish line. You shift priorities and objectives as the business needs change. You possess internal motivation and drive with a track record of delivering results.
- A multitasking ninja. You plan backwards to meet timelines, achieve big goals, and manage complex projects in a fast-paced environment with many moving pieces and stakeholders and ensure goals reach or surpass the finish line.
- A team player. You are willing to do whatever it takes to get the job done. You enjoy the challenge of working in a fast-paced environment on a high-functioning team of real estate professionals.
