Staff Attorney (Transactions)

Detroit Land Bank Authority; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Detroit Land Bank Authority seeks a Staff Attorney, Transactions to advise on complex real estate dispositions, including sales to developers and nonprofits. The role supports the Chief General Counsel and collaborates with multiple departments to ensure transactions comply with policies and laws.

The position involves drafting and negotiating documents, reviewing transactions for compliance, conducting legal research, and advising on governance, land use, and incentives.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate from ABA-accredited law school.
• Member in good standing of the State Bar of Michigan.
• At least one year of related legal experience (real estate, corporate, development).
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent communication skills, particularly in public speaking and writing.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, and good judgment to identify potential solutions.
• High legal and ethical standards.
• Experience using and proficiency with MS Office.
• Discretion in keeping sensitive material confidential.
• Mission-driven with high integrity and public service to Detroit residents.
• Detroit residency preferred.

Responsibilities

• Draft and negotiate complex real estate transaction documents and assist the Chief General Counsel with large real estate transactions, including taking the lead role on major transactions.
• Review real estate transactions for compliance with DLBA disposition and procurement policies, applicable laws, and regulations.
• Conduct legal research related to real estate transactions, agreements, policies, and other legal matters.
• Serve as a legal liaison to the Projects, Disposition, and Data & Analysis Departments, providing advice and counsel on projects, transactions, and operational matters.
• Draft complex authorization documents, including DLBA Board and Detroit City Council resolutions.
• Assist the Disposition Department with the management and legal oversight of ongoing real estate projects.
• Advise and counsel the CGA, CEO, Disposition Department, Data & Analysis Department, and other relevant teams on matters of law and policy, including corporate governance, enabling legislation, state law, land use regulations, environmental law, tax incentives, and abatements.
• Perform other duties as directed by the CGA.

Skills

Public speaking

Writing

Analytical thinking

Discretion

Team collaboration

Education

Juris Doctorate from ABA-accredited law school

Bar admission: State Bar of Michigan

Tools

MS Office

Job description

General Job Summary

A Staff Attorney, Transactions assists the CGA with complex projects involving the sale of property owned by the Detroit Land Bank Authority to for-profit developers and community nonprofit organizations. Transactions range from the sale of a single parcel for a small project up to the development of an entire neighborhood over a period of months or years. The Staff Attorney, Transactions is a goal-oriented and results-driven professional with the ability to effectively work with a team of colleagues in a fast-paced, demanding environment to meet the organization’s needs.

General Job Summary

A Staff Attorney, Transactions assists the CGA with complex projects involving the sale of property owned by the Detroit Land Bank Authority to for-profit developers and community nonprofit organizations. Transactions range from the sale of a single parcel for a small project up to the development of an entire neighborhood over a period of months or years. The Staff Attorney, Transactions is a goal-oriented and results-driven professional with the ability to effectively work with a team of colleagues in a fast-paced, demanding environment to meet the organization’s needs.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Draft and negotiate complex real estate transaction documents and assist the Chief General Counsel (CGA) with large real estate transactions, including taking the lead role on major transactions.
• Review real estate transactions for compliance with DLBA disposition and procurement policies, applicable laws, and regulations.
• Conduct legal research related to real estate transactions, agreements, policies, and other legal matters.
• Serve as a legal liaison to the Projects, Disposition, and Data & Analysis Departments, providing advice and counsel on projects, transactions, and operational matters.
• Draft complex authorization documents, including DLBA Board and Detroit City Council resolutions.
• Assist the Disposition Department with the management and legal oversight of ongoing real estate projects.
• Advise and counsel the CGA, CEO, Disposition Department, Data & Analysis Department, and other relevant teams on matters of law and policy, including corporate governance, enabling legislation, state law, land use regulations, environmental law, tax incentives, and abatements.
• Perform other duties as directed by the CGA.

QUALIFICATIONS (Knowledge, Skills and Abilities)

• Juris Doctorate from an American Bar Associationaccredited law school
• Member in good standing of the State Bar of Michigan
• At least one year of related legal experience (e.g. real estate, corporate, development)
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Excellent communication skills, particularly in public speaking and writing
• Excellent analytical, and problemsolving skills, and good judgment to identify potential solutions
• High legal and ethical standards
• Experience using and proficiency with MS Office
• Discretion in keeping sensitive material confidential
• Missiondriven individual with high personal integrity and a strong sense of public service to the residents of the City of Detroit
• Detroit residency, preferred