Engagement Type: Short-Term Project / Contract
Project Duration: Approximately 3 months
Job Summary:
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Commercial Real Estate Attorney for a short-term project expected to last approximately 3 months. The ideal candidate will possess substantial experience in handling a wide range of complex commercial real estate transactions and be able to quickly integrate into our team to provide critical legal support on specific, time-sensitive projects. This role requires a thorough understanding of commercial real estate law, exceptional negotiation and drafting skills, and the ability to deliver high-quality legal work efficiently.
Responsibilities:
Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of complex commercial real estate documents pertinent to the project, which may include:
- Purchase and sale agreements
- Lease agreements (office, retail, industrial, ground leases)
- Financing and loan documents
- Development agreements
- Easements, covenants, and other land use-related agreements
- Conduct focused due diligence for specific commercial real estate transactions, including title and survey review, zoning and land use analysis, and environmental assessments as required by the project scope.
- Advise [clients/internal stakeholders] on legal aspects of ongoing commercial real estate acquisitions, dispositions, development, leasing, or financing related to the project.
- Manage key phases of assigned commercial real estate transactions from inception through closing, ensuring compliance with all legal requirements and project deadlines.
- Identify and mitigate potential legal risks associated with the specific commercial real estate projects.
- Provide counsel on zoning regulations, land use planning, entitlements, and permitting processes relevant to the project.
- Collaborate effectively with [clients, internal business units, opposing counsel, brokers, title companies, and other external parties] to achieve project objectives.
- Ensure all project-related legal documentation is meticulously organized and maintained.
Qualifications:
- Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
- Admission to the [State] Bar and in good standing.
- Demonstrated ability to independently manage and close complex commercial real estate deals.
- Strong understanding of real property law, contract law, and relevant state and local regulations.
- Availability to commit to a project-based role for approximately 3 months.
Desired Skills & Attributes:
- Exceptional negotiation, drafting, and analytical skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex legal concepts clearly and concisely.
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills, critical for project-based work.
- Proven ability to manage multiple tasks and meet tight deadlines effectively in a fast-paced environment.
- Proactive, resourceful, and solutions-oriented problem solver.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and as part of a collaborative team.
- High degree of professionalism, integrity, and adaptability.
- Proficiency with legal research tools and Microsoft Office Suite. [Optional: Mention specific real estate or document management software if relevant.]
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