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Job Description
Our SelectLeaders client is a Philadelphia-based real estate private equity firm that specializes in the acquisition and management of opportunistic industrial and flex assets in the Greater Northeast region of the United States.
Founded in 2017, our client brings an institutional approach to their investment strategy, focusing on middle-and upper-middle market B & C Industrial/Flex-product primarily located in the SEPA/SNJ markets. As a fully integrated firm – with internal infrastructure ranging from construction to property management – they deliver an unmatched approach to strategic industrial acquisitions and asset management. The firm currently owns and manages over 9 million square feet of industrial space in the Greater Northeast region.
Responsibilities will include (among other duties):
- Preparing and negotiating lease documents, such as lease agreements, renewals, subordination agreements, consents, assignments, etc.
- Analyze complex administrative and operational data and issues, interpret laws and regulations, evaluate alternatives, and develop strategies for effective resolution of tenant issues.
- Provide legal advice on property management issues, lease renewals, assignments, subleases, and other aspects of leasing transactions; working with accounting to prepare/send tenant default notices.
- Organizing real estate acquisition and sale closings.
- Preparing and “running” closing checklists and checklist calls.
- Reviewing, substantively analyzing and summarizing title commitments, surveys, zoning reports and similar real property diligence.
- Facilitating communications between transaction counter parties and their counsel(s).Monitoring and meeting transaction deadlines.
- Managing tenant litigation matters assigned to outside counsel. Managing and reviewing the work of the support staff (in-house lease administrator & paralegal). Document management and retention.
Qualifications:
- Must be admitted to the Bar in Pennsylvania and/or New Jersey and must be in good standing.
- At least 5 years prior associate attorney (or above) experience at a law firm and/or in-house position. Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to respond productively to direction and feedback, and to work well with staff and leadership at all levels.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively in a virtual environment.
- Ability to manage workflow and work under tight deadlines and other time constraints with competing and shifting priorities.
- Outstanding attention to detail and accuracy, and commitment to work product that is thorough, complete, and excellent is needed.
- Must be a team player and have a spirit of camaraderie and collaboration. Strong written and verbal communication skills are also critical.
- This represents a broad overview of the Real Estate Attorney position and is not intended to be an all-inclusive job description, but a highlight of key functions and expectations. The position is full-time, in-office. The position will work closely with all members of the VVP transactional team and will report to the principals.
Benefits:
- Competitive pay.
- Paid holidays and vacation.
- Access to 401k, medical, vision, and dental insurance.
- Collegial and casual work environment.
- Potential bonus and investment opportunities.
