Real Estate Litigation Attorney

About SCDC:

S.H.A.R.E. Community Development Corp. is a problem-solving multifamily real estate development and investment company based in Houston that develops, builds, sells, and manages Class-A apartment communities. Our core values are built upon "S.H.A.R.E.", which stands for Supplying Humanity with Achievements, Resources and Education. Our mission is delivering superior returns for Investor-Purchasers, providing maximum value for their tenants, and creating positive impacts in the communities we serve by focusing on a holistic betterment of society and by recognizing that profit is only one aspect of our broader goals and responsibilities.

Why SCDC:

At SCDC, our dedication to integrity means creating relationships that are the foundation of all our internal and external interactions as a company. If you share our relentless pursuit for a better future, our passion for innovation, and are excited about working with some of the top innovators in the world, then this could be the place for you.

Who We Are Looking For:

We are seeking an attorney with broad experience to serve as Real Estate Attorney within the SCDC Legal Department. Candidate should have at least 8+ years’ experience as a practicing Attorney with proven experience in some of the following legal disciplines: Real Estate Law and Transactions, Corporate Structure and Formation, Compliance and Risk Mitigation, Litigation (Civil / Commercial).

Job Responsibilities Based on Your Experience:

Corporate Structure and Formation

· Develop legal strategies to implement corporate structures from operational, logistical, accounting, and tax perspectives for what is going to become a large nationwide conglomerate of vertically integrated subsidiaries.

· Provide legal advice on structuring corporate acquisitions.

· Formulating organizational and governance operating agreements and other Company documentation for Corporations, LLCs, Series LLCs, and PMAs (including but not limited to HOA’s, etc.) that can be adapted to multiple jurisdictions in which the Company will conduct our business.

Real Estate and Transactions

· Provide legal advice on land acquisition, permitting, zoning, and other legal issues in connection with the real estate development of mixed-use multifamily luxury apartment communities on a nationwide scale. Work would include advice, analysis, and recommendations relating to environmental site assessments, title commitments, ALTA surveys (American Land Title Association), land use, and zoning issues.

· Negotiate (where appropriate) draft retail and commercial lease agreements, letters of intent, purchase agreements, subordination, and non-disturbance agreements for retail and business tenants.

· Handle legal matters involving landlord-tenant issues for our property management company.

Litigation

· You may advise, conduct thorough legal research to support case preparation, develop case strategies, and manage complex litigation from initial claim stage through final resolution.

· You may represent the Company in various litigation matters (commercial and civil), including court hearings, settlement negotiations, post-trial, and other proceedings. Work will include directly handling (or supervising the work of outside counsel) preparing and responding to discovery, taking depositions, conducting investigations, and drafting pleadings, motions, trial and appellate briefs.

Qualifications:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree.
• Ideal candidates will have practiced law and litigation in Texas, particularly in Houston and Harris County.
• Admission to the Texas Bar in good standing.
• Minimum of 8+ years of experience as a practicing Attorney.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, excellent communication skills, and a proven record of accomplishment in      delivering high-quality work in relevant and verifiable legal work.
• Ability to produce quality work in environments with relatively limited resources (remember, we are a startup)

Additional Details:

Work Location: In person; Downtown Houston, Texas 77002.

Schedule: Monday to Friday 

Job Type: Full-time

• This is an on-site role. We do not offer      remote or hybrid working opportunities.

Salary Range: Between $130,000 and $182,000.

• The ideal candidate must be available to start with      two weeks of acceptance date.

Full-Time Benefits: After completion of a probationary period, you will be eligible for full-time company benefits.

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off

Disclaimer:

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities as needed.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

S.H.A.R.E. Community Development Corp. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected under applicable discrimination law. SCDC strives to cultivate an environment of employee inclusion, innovation and passion that values all voices and opinions. We help each other succeed and remarkable things happen when people from a diverse set of backgrounds come together. Please visit our website at https://sharecommunitydevelopmentcorp.com

Notice to Third Party Agencies:

Please note that S.H.A.R.E. Community Development Corp. does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Recruitment Fee Agreement, we will not consider or agree to payment of any referral compensation or recruiter fee. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement, we explicitly reserve the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of S.H.A.R.E. Community Development Corp.