Real Estate Legal Specialist - DR006

Title: Real Estate Legal Specialist - DR006

State Role Title: Policy Planning Spec III

Hiring Range: $93,000 - $103,000

Pay Band: 6

Agency: Department of General Services

Location: Washington Building

Agency Website: https://dgs.virginia.gov/

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

The Department of General Services, Division of Real Estate Services (DRES) is seeking a Real Estate Legal Specialist.

The Department of General Services (DGS) is an agency that provides a broad range of services to the citizens, the Commonwealth, and businesses. DGS has a diverse group of employees providing services ranging from laboratory services, real estate, procurement, fiscal, engineering, and more!

This position is responsible for preparation and review of real estate transaction documents to ensure the timely execution of such transactions as may be needed on behalf of the Commonwealth’s agencies, departments and institutions, including purchase and sale agreements, leases, easements, deeds, memorandums of understanding, etc. The position has primary responsibility, in consultation with the Office of the Attorney General, for developing, drafting, revising and publishing standard real estate transaction forms. The Real Estate Legal Specialist will also advise and assist DRES staff in the execution of transactions while ensuring that transactions conform to the law and policies of the Commonwealth, and to assist the DRES staff in specific transaction negotiation that may be assigned from time to time. The Real Estate Legal Specialist may be further asked to assist DRES staff in the development and drafting of other documents, agreements, memorandums of understanding, etc., related to other areas of DRES oversight, including real estate and facilities management, permitting, etc.

DGS offers excellent health benefits at affordable pricing, pre-tax spending accounts, paid life insurance, paid Short- and Long-Term Disability benefits, paid holidays, vacation, and other leave benefits, wellness programs, and a state retirement plan with options for tax-deferred retirement savings including employer matching. DGS is a qualifying employer for the Public Student Loan Forgiveness Program.

This position will be located in Richmond, Virginia and must report on-site. This position is eligible for a hybrid telework schedule (telework up to 2 days/week) upon completion of an approved telework agreement.

Minimum Qualifications

• Valid Virginia driver’s license is required (or able to obtain VA license within 60 days of employment).
• Considerable experience in drafting & review of a wide array of commercial real estate transaction documents in a corporate, law firm, or governmental setting
• Experience in examining title reports, surveys, property descriptions, appraisals, and environmental surveys and reports
• Exposure to a wide array of commercial real estate transactions, including acquisition, management and disposal, in fee and/or by lease
• Knowledge of laws governing real property transactions
• Knowledge of practices related to real estate and transactions
• Knowledge of real estate settlement practices
• Knowledge of records of title and title insurance practices and understanding of title reports and abstracts
• Understanding of architectural, MEP drawings and construction methods and materials
• Skilled in use of PC’s, MS Office (Word/Excel), Google/Outlook e-mail and real estate management software to maintain records, assess needs and analyze and report trends
• Experience handling multiple assignments simultaneously; foster a team environment; act decisively and accurately in advising and assisting client agencies
• Strong oral and written communication skills and strong management and customer service experience; strong customer service skills; strong negotiating skills and ability to effectively present ideas and concepts to co-workers, agencies, managers and vendors

Additional Considerations

• Prefer knowledge and experience with Virginia real estate laws and practices pertaining to real estate and facilities management transactions by state agencies and institutions.
• Valid license or certificate to practice law.

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

The selected candidate must pass a criminal background check.

Completion of Statement of Economic Interest is required prior to first day of employment.

The selected candidate must pass a DMV driver’s license check.

Applicants that indicate they have preferential hiring rights in the form of a yellow form or blue card must submit these to our office prior to the closing of the posting, in accordance with DHRM policy 1.30. Please note that only current and former employees of the Commonwealth of Virginia that will be or have been laid off are eligible for preferential hiring rights.

Sponsorship will not be provided for this position now or in the future. Confirmation of eligibility to work will be required at time of hire.

Notice: DGS will record information from each new employee’s Form I-9 (Employment Eligibility Verification) into the Federal E-Verify system to confirm identity and work authorization.

Fax, e-mail or mail applications will not be accepted. The online state application must contain all required information and fully respond to questions to be considered for this job opportunity. For assistance or computer access, please visit your local Virginia Employment Office or contact our office jobs@dgs.virginia.gov or 804-786-3910.

Applications will be accepted until a suitable pool of candidates is received. After 5 business days, this position may be closed at any time.

The Virginia Department of General Services is an equal opportunity employer. Minorities, individuals with disabilities, Veterans, and individuals with AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service experience are encouraged to apply.

Applicants in need of accommodation during the application and/or interview process may contact DGS at 804-786-3910 for assistance.

Contact Information

Name: Department of General Services

Phone: 804-786-3910

Email: Jobs@dgs.virginia.gov

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.