Description:

Summary Description: Armstrong Teasdale LLP is seeking an experienced Real Estate Associate to join its Corporate Services Group in either our St. Louis or Kansas City office. The ideal candidate should possess experience in a variety of commercial real estate transactions, including acquisitions, sales, leasing, joint ventures, development, and construction of real property.

Associates have an exciting opportunity to learn from and work closely with energetic, highly experienced practitioners in a friendly, cooperative environment.

Essential Functions: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work will involve real estate transactions, including the acquisition, sale, leasing, financing, development and construction of real property; development and financing incentives, redevelopment and special purpose districts in administrative procedures; and loan transactions.
Simultaneously handles the high-level and strategic aspects of multiple legal matters at different stages of progression, from inception to conclusion
Possess strong attention to detail and good interpersonal skills for communicating with attorneys and clients
Demonstrates an ability to work independently and productively and show a strong interest in advancing a career in a transactional practice

Competencies:

Decision Making – Makes decisions quickly and potentially with limited information
Communication – Clear, concise, professional written and oral communication to both internal and external clients
Leadership – Gives positive and constructive feedback to others; Solution-oriented
Continuous Learning – Actively embraces learning new skills and mastering new technology and sharing with others
Teamwork – Works as diligent member of client teams and begins to lead teams in matters
Alignment to Values - Influences the awareness and adoption of the Firm's values on a larger scale; influences the awareness and adoption of diversity and inclusion; demonstrates respect by understanding and providing solutions and support

Required Education: Juris Doctor
Preferred Education: N/A
Required Licenses and/or Certifications: Licensed to practice law in good standing in Missouri, or in a jurisdictions where the Firm conducts business until they are admitted to practice in Missouri; must maintain applicable license renewal and CLE requirements
Preferred Experience: 4+ years' experience in real estate, including experience in real estate leasing, development, acquisition, purchase and sale transactions. The ideal candidate will have strong drafting skills and experience managing a variety of transactions.
Supervisory Responsibilities: Indirect - actively utilizes support staff or junior associates to ensure client satisfaction
Physical Activity: The employee will be required to sit (or utilize a standing desk) for prolonged periods and work on a computer
Travel Required: Less than 10%
Other Duties: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.

EEO Statement: Armstrong Teasdale is an equal opportunity employer and will make all employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, disability, veteran status or other protected status, in accordance with federal, state and local laws. At Armstrong Teasdale, we define diversity and inclusion broadly and focus on helping professionals of all races, religions, national origins, gender identities, ethnicities, sexual orientations and physical abilities feel a sense of belonging. Diversity and inclusion are core values of the firm, and we recognize the richness they bring to our workplace.