Legal Specialist, Real Estate

4 weeks ago

Atlanta, United States Home Depot Full time

Position Purpose:

This position provides professional legal support in all areas of real estate, construction, property management, and store operations. Depending on the assigned responsibilities, it may involve transactional/contractual, regulatory, financial, and/or litigation support. The Legal Specialist will draft legal and business communication, participate in the administration and negotiation of contracts, handle general file and database management, gather documents and respond to litigation and transactional requests, assist with regulatory filings, manage financial matters, and respond to customer and store legal inquiries by involving the proper legal department. The Legal Specialist will also support all aspects of real estate transactions from initial negotiation through closing. Frequent coordination and collaboration with outside counsel on multiple matters will be required. The Legal Specialist will also provide ongoing support to store operations leadership on regulatory and other matters. As needed, the Legal Specialist may also provide support in connection with the management of special projects, other department or company initiatives, and other matters as required.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Handle day-to-day administration of all real estate, construction, property management, and store operations matters within area of responsibility, including financial aspects of such administration

  • Draft, analyze, interpret and negotiate a variety of agreements including letters of intent, NDAs, license agreements, easements, access agreements, leases, consents, waivers, purchase and sale agreements, REAs, estoppels and SNDAs

  • Coordinate with outside counsel and business partners

  • Manage regulatory matters from intake through resolution

  • Answer calls from store, district, and regional management and dispense legal advice commensurate with experience (i.e., on matters not requiring attorney input)

  • Identify potential legal, business, and operational issues, and work with internal business clients to develop a strategy for resolution

  • Conduct legal research and summarize contract provisions, laws, cases and other regulations as requested

  • General file/database management - maintain complete and accurate electronic and paper files for all assigned matters, and manage financial matters relating thereto

  • Management of special projects, other department or company initiatives, and other tasks as assigned by supervisor

Direct Manager/Direct Reports:

  • Position reports to Manager, Corporate Counsel, Senior Corporate Counsel, or Assistant General Counsel
  • No direct reports

Travel Requirements:

  • Typically requires overnight travel less than 10% of the time.

Physical Requirements:

  • Most of the time is spent sitting in a comfortable position and there is frequent opportunity to move about. On rare occasions there may be a need to move or lift light articles.

Working Conditions:

  • Located in a comfortable indoor area. Any unpleasant conditions would be infrequent and not objectionable.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Must be eighteen years of age or older.

  • Must be legally permitted to work in the United States.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Paralegal certificate from an ABA-approved program

  • 7+ years of commercial real estate and/or store operations experience

  • Experience with lease abstraction

  • Customer service experience

  • Legally eligible to work in the United States

Minimum Education:

  • The knowledge, skills and abilities typically acquired through the completion of a associate's degree program or equivalent degree in a field of study related to the job.

Preferred Education:

  • No additional education

Minimum Years of Work Experience:

  • 3

Preferred Years of Work Experience:

  • No additional years of experience

Minimum Leadership Experience:

  • None

Preferred Leadership Experience:

  • None

Certifications:

  • None

Competencies:

  • Excellent organizational skills, with ability to prioritize assignments and manage time efficiently

  • Strong oral and written communication skills

  • Ability to communicate effectively with both internal and external business partners, as well as regulatory agencies

  • Strong drafting and negotiating skills with a comprehensive knowledge of standard real estate transactional documents and provisions

  • Interest and curiosity in subject matter and willingness to learn new things

  • Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.

  • Ability to effectively manage outside counsel

  • Ability to multi-task with high level of attention to detail and accuracy

  • Analytical skills

  • Team oriented with a high degree of personal and professional integrity and ethics

  • High level of basic computer skills (MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, MS Word)

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. - $0.00 - $0.00

  • Real Estate Sales Agent

    1 month ago

    Atlanta, Georgia, United States Bolst Real Estate Full time

    Unlock Your Real Estate PotentialAre you ready to take your real estate career to the next level? At Bolst Real Estate, we're not just looking for agents - we're looking for game-changers. Our team is dedicated to empowering you with the tools, training, and support you need to succeed in today's dynamic market.What Sets Us Apart:Unmatched Lead Generation:...

  • Commercial Land Real Estate Specialist

    4 weeks ago

    Atlanta, Georgia, United States PureLand Real Estate Full time

    Job OpportunityWe are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Land Agent to join our team at PureLand Real Estate. As a key member of our land sales and development team, you will be responsible for identifying and securing new land opportunities, developing and nurturing business relationships, and negotiating terms of transactions.Key...

  • Real Estate Legal Assistant

    2 weeks ago

    Atlanta, United States Robert Half Full time

    Job DescriptionJob DescriptionJob Title: Real Estate Legal AssistantLocation: Marietta, GA Position Type: Full-TimeCompany Overview: We are representing a dynamic and growing legal firm specializing in real estate law. They are looking for a detail-oriented and proactive Real Estate Legal Assistant to join our team. If you thrive in a collaborative...

  • Commercial Real Estate Attorney

    1 week ago

    Atlanta, United States Jobot Full time

    Job DescriptionJob DescriptionTop tier benefits! Hybrid work schedule!This Jobot Job is hosted by: Jessica HughesAre you a fit? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Apply Now" buttonand sending us your resume.Salary: $100,000 - $165,000 per yearA bit about us:We are an AV rated commercial real estate law firm headquartered in Atlanta, GA.Why join us?Medical...

  • Real Estate Manager

    3 months ago

    Atlanta, United States Smalls Sliders Full time

    The OpportunityAs the Manager, Real Estate you will direct real estate functions and development plans for integrated franchise and company development to maximize profitable growth through a comprehensive Real Estate strategy. Responsibilities Work with Leadership and Franchise Development Team to develop a strong real estate strategy in target...

  • Real Estate Manager

    2 months ago

    atlanta, United States Smalls Sliders Full time

    The OpportunityAs the Manager, Real Estate you will direct real estate functions and development plans for integrated franchise and company development to maximize profitable growth through a comprehensive Real Estate strategy. Responsibilities Work with Leadership and Franchise Development Team to develop a strong real estate strategy in target...

  • Real Estate Manager

    2 weeks ago

    atlanta, United States Smalls Sliders Full time

    The OpportunityAs the Manager, Real Estate you will direct real estate functions and development plans for integrated franchise and company development to maximize profitable growth through a comprehensive Real Estate strategy. Responsibilities Work with Leadership and Franchise Development Team to develop a strong real estate strategy in target...

  • Real Estate Attorney

    4 weeks ago

    Atlanta, Georgia, United States De Novo Review Inc Full time

    Job Title: Real Estate Attorney - Mortgage Foreclosure SpecialistAbout the Role:We are seeking a highly skilled Real Estate Attorney to join our team at De Novo Review Inc. as a Mortgage Foreclosure Specialist. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in real estate law, with a focus on mortgage foreclosures in Georgia.Key Responsibilities:Manage...

  • Real Estate Acquisition Specialist

    4 weeks ago

    Atlanta, Georgia, United States Dominium Management Full time

    At Dominium Management, we're committed to tackling the affordable housing crisis through innovative development and management strategies.As a leading affordable housing development and property management company, we're seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented individual to join our team as a Development Intern.This full-time, on-site internship will...

  • Real Estate Project Manager

    1 month ago

    Atlanta, United States Indotronix International Corporation Full time

    Job Posting Title: Real Estate Project Manager Duration: 12+ months Location: Bloomington, MN Working model:: Remote DESCRIPTION Specialist will manage real estate (pre-construction) efforts in support of 4G/5G macro new build and/or modification programs and service improvements in the Great Plains Submarket (MN, IA, NE, SD, ND). This involves vendor...

  • Real Estate Associate Attorney

    3 weeks ago

    Atlanta, United States The Abram Law Group, LLC Full time

    Small, well established, commercial real estate law firm in the Central Perimeter area seeks a highly-motivated mid-level Real Estate Associate Attorney to join our team. The ideal candidate will bring 3-7 years of experience in commercial real estate law, with a strong emphasis on ground-up development transactions. We practice exclusively in commercial...

  • Real Estate Associate Attorney

    3 weeks ago

    atlanta, United States The Abram Law Group, LLC Full time

    Small, well established, commercial real estate law firm in the Central Perimeter area seeks a highly-motivated mid-level Real Estate Associate Attorney to join our team. The ideal candidate will bring 3-7 years of experience in commercial real estate law, with a strong emphasis on ground-up development transactions. We practice exclusively in commercial...

  • Real Estate Associate Attorney

    3 weeks ago

    atlanta, United States The Abram Law Group, LLC Full time

    Small, well established, commercial real estate law firm in the Central Perimeter area seeks a highly-motivated mid-level Real Estate Associate Attorney to join our team. The ideal candidate will bring 3-7 years of experience in commercial real estate law, with a strong emphasis on ground-up development transactions. We practice exclusively in commercial...

  • Real Estate Associate Attorney

    2 weeks ago

    Atlanta, United States The Abram Law Group, LLC Full time

    Small, well established, commercial real estate law firm in the Central Perimeter area seeks a highly-motivated mid-level Real Estate Associate Attorney to join our team. The ideal candidate will bring 3-7 years of experience in commercial real estate law, with a strong emphasis on ground-up development transactions. We practice exclusively in commercial...

  • Real Estate Associate

    2 weeks ago

    Atlanta, GA, United States Blue Signal Search Full time

    Real Estate AssociateOur client, a highly regarded law firm, seeks a Real Estate Associate with 4-6 years of experience in real estate financing, lender representation, co-lender/intercreditor agreements, and/or commercial mortgage-backed securities (CMBS). The ideal candidate will have a strong academic background, exceptional analytical skills, and a...

  • Real Estate Associate

    3 weeks ago

    Atlanta, GA, United States Blue Signal Search Full time

    Real Estate Associate Our client, a highly regarded law firm, seeks a Real Estate Associate with 4-6 years of experience in real estate financing, lender representation, co-lender/intercreditor agreements, and/or commercial mortgage-backed securities (CMBS). The ideal candidate will have a strong academic background, exceptional analytical skills, and a...

  • Commercial Real Estate Attorney

    3 weeks ago

    Atlanta, Georgia, United States The Abram Law Group, LLC Full time

    Real Estate Associate Attorney OpportunityWe are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Mid-Level Associate Attorney with a strong background in commercial real estate law to join our team at The Abram Law Group, LLC.Responsibilities:Draft and negotiate purchase and sale agreements, easement agreements, operating agreements for real estate joint...

  • Commercial Real Estate Attorney

    4 weeks ago

    Atlanta, Georgia, United States The Abram Law Group, LLC Full time

    We are seeking a highly-motivated Commercial Real Estate Attorney to join our team at The Abram Law Group, LLC. The ideal candidate will bring 3-7 years of experience in transactional commercial real estate law, with a strong emphasis on ground-up development transactions.The Associate Attorney will be responsible for drafting and negotiating purchase and...

  • Real Estate Closing Attorney

    4 weeks ago

    Atlanta, Georgia, United States McMichael & Gray, PC Full time

    We are seeking an experienced Georgia Barred Real Estate Attorney to join our Midtown, Atlanta team at McMichael & Gray, PC.Job SummaryThe ideal candidate will be responsible for reviewing title work, closing real estate transactions, drafting legal documents, and communicating with all parties involved, including sellers, buyers, brokers, and lenders.Key...

  • Senior Accountant

    3 weeks ago

    Atlanta, United States SearchLogic Recruiting LLC Full time

    Position: Real Estate Development Accountant The Senior Accountant will be responsible for the investment and partnership accounting activities for a set of operational and development real estate investments. Job Description: • Complete financial close, maintain financial records and prepare monthly property management, financial statements/ reports for...