Associate Real Estate Counsel

Job DescriptionJob Description

Primary Purpose of Position:

Provide general advice and counsel with respect to legal matters handled in Massachusetts.

 

Essential Functions:

Transactions

•         Analyze, structure, draft, and negotiate leases for commercial space.

•         Analyze, structure, draft, and negotiate agreements for services with vendors, engineers, and other property consultants. 

•         Analyze, structure, draft, and negotiate, independently or in coordination with outside counsel, acquisitions, dispositions, and financings; work independently to coordinate the closing of such transactions and maintain records of such transactions.

 

Legal Counsel

•         Advise on matters of state and local law.

•         Provide advice to property management, accounting, construction, development, and leasing staff.

•         Provide legal advice on and prosecute collections.

 

General

•         Together with the Owner, select and engage outside counsel to work on specific matters; manage the work of outside counsel on assigned matters (including review and approval of legal invoices, monitoring of costs, etc.).

 

Requirements and Qualifications:

•         BS/BA degree and Juris Doctor degrees required.

•         Admission to practice of law in Massachusetts.

•         A minimum of 3-5 years of progressively responsible and relevant work experience.

•         Ability to provide consistent, high-quality legal analysis and advice.

•         Ability to produce a significant volume of work that meets established business goals and standards, schedules, and client expectations.

•         Demonstrated leadership qualities, including the ability to act decisively and timely, and adherence to ethical standards of the Company and the legal profession.

•         Ability to interact with co-workers, contractors, vendors, tenants, and outside attorneys in an articulate, courteous, and professional manner always.

•         Ability to work under pressure.

•         Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.

•         Working knowledge of Microsoft Word.

•         Flexibility with schedule and ability to work beyond regularly scheduled business hours.

 

Physical Requirements:

•         Office is located in Charlestown, MA.  Remote work is acceptable. 

 

Reporting Structure:

•         Reports directly to the Owner.

Company DescriptionWe are a real estate development and property management company.Company DescriptionWe are a real estate development and property management company.

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