Description:
A Full-Service Global Law Firm is seeking an Associate to join the Real Estate practice group in our Tampa or Phoenix office.About the Practice:
Ranked as one of the top fifteen 'most powerful Real Estate Law firms' by Commercial Property Executive, our global 200-member team provides comprehensive, results-driven legal services to guide clients in all real estate sectors: office, retail, industrial, multi-family residential, health-care and hospitality through all aspects of commercial real estate activity.
Responsibilities:
The individual hired for this position will support and work directly with senior level attorneys in Washington DC, Phoenix, Dallas, Tampa, and other US offices handling complex commercial real estate development and purchase and sale transactions, financing (representing both borrowers and lenders) and leasing (representing landlords and tenants). Responsibilities will include, but not be limited to:
- Drafting and negotiating purchase and sale agreements, easements, declarations and other development related documents
- Drafting and negotiating loan documents
- Preparing and negotiating leases in all sectors
- Closing acquisition, sale and financing transactions
- Working through complex title insurance issues
- Supervision of junior associates
Academic and Professional Qualifications:
- Possess a JD from an accredited law school and a strong academic record
- Admitted to a US State Bar and in good standing. Admission to the Bar in the state of the primary office is expected if not currently admitted.
- Excellent credentials
Knowledge, Skills & Experience:
- At least 2-4 years of relevant current experience working in a law firm in a transactional practice
- Strong organizational, reasoning and analytical skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication abilities
- Flexibility, composure and the ability to prioritize and handle urgent tasks and requests simultaneously with a high level of competence and accuracy; the ability to remain composed and professional under stressful circumstances; commitment to ethical and confidentiality requirements; strong client service skills
- Ability to work without constant supervision, demonstrating initiative in seeking work and managing work load; active in formulating and recommending projects or alternative ways to complete projects that will benefit the case/client
