Associate Attorney

St. John Properties, Inc.; Milford Mill (MD); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is on the lookout for a skilled Real Estate Attorney specializing in transactional law. This role offers an opportunity to engage in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating leases while collaborating with various departments to facilitate legal processes. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in real estate law, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to work effectively under pressure. Join a dynamic team where your expertise will contribute to ensuring compliance and achieving successful lease negotiations.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of experience in real estate transactional law.
• Ability to work independently with superior attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Monitor compliance and performance under contracts and governing laws.
• Communicate with opposing legal counsel and financial institutions.

Skills

Real Estate Transactional Law

Legal Document Drafting

Lease Negotiation

Attention to Detail

Organizational Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Time Management

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Member of the Maryland Bar

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

LexisNexis

Maryland Land Records

State Department of Assessments and Taxation

Job description

Job Description

We are seeking a qualified legal professional to join our team as a Real Estate Attorney specializing in transactional law. The successful candidate will be responsible for drafting, reviewing, revising, and negotiating leases and related transactional documents, communicating with clients’ lenders and opposing counsel, analyzing leases, and preparing lease abstracts.

Additional responsibilities include drafting and organizing legal documents, participating in special projects, and ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations. The role involves collaborating with various departments and external parties to facilitate lease negotiations and related legal processes.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Monitor, maintain, and ensure the company's compliance and performance under contracts and governing laws.
• Maintain confidentiality of the company and its clients.
• Communicate with opposing legal counsel, brokers, tenants, financial institutions, and risk managers regarding leasing issues.
• Collaborate with all departments during lease negotiations, considering the specifics of each deal.
• Advise and inform departments about deadlines, legal issues, and processes.
• Support and work with the Assistant Vice President of Legal and the general leasing team.

Job Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Member of the Maryland Bar.
• 2-4 years of experience in real estate transactional law.
• Ability to work independently with superior attention to detail.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to work effectively under pressure and with diverse teams.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint), LexisNexis, Maryland Land Records, and the State Department of Assessments and Taxation.