Description:
This associate will work closely with senior attorneys on a variety of commercial real estate and finance transactions.Responsibilities:
- Draft and negotiate purchase and sale agreements, letters of intent, deeds, etc. for commercial real estate and finance transactions
- Draft and negotiate loan documents on behalf of lenders and borrowers
- Review due diligence, monitor contingencies, review and prepare title objections, survey and environmental reviews, closing documents and wire transfers
- Coordinate and review title commitments and policies, UCC, judgment and lien searches, surveys, site plans and leases
- Supervise pre- and post-closing matters, including preparation of documents for recording / filing
- Communicate with clients, banks, attorneys and additional parties involved with the closing and filings of all transactions
- Coordinate and direct the review, management and preparation of commercial leasing documentation
- Review and negotiate leases including common area maintenance clauses
- Prepare applications for and pursue municipal approvals and variances for projects
- Review and monitor agreements with developers, approval of conditions required prior to draw disbursement and developer payment
- Draft and review initial documentation, obtain approvals, modify documents as necessary and coordinated document execution
Qualifications:
- 4+ years of commercial real estate and financing experience required
- Experience and/or interest in land use and zoning transactions preferred
- Admission to Connecticut bar required
- Admission to New York and Massachusetts (or ability to waive in) preferred
- Must have Juris Doctorate degree with an ABA accredited law school and be an active member in good standing of the bar
- Must demonstrate a commitment to exceptional client service
- Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously with a high degree of professionalism and client orientation
- Must be able to effectively communicate orally and in writing
- Must be able to function effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
- Corporate experience desirable
- Military experience welcome
