Assistant General Counsel - Real Estate Development

We have been engaged by a full service privately held real estate company with nationwide development to recruit an experienced commercial real estate lawyer with 5 years of experience and strong law firm training. This position will report to the Associate General Counsel and will focus on complex real estate development projects.

Experience with loan closings and construction loans is not required but would be a plus. This position is ideal for a proactive attorney with strong experience in real estate development, excellent negotiation skills, and the ability to lead transactions and collaborate effectively across departments. Responsibilities: Development Legal Framework:

Assist with the legal aspects of all real estate development projects, including structuring the legal framework for developments and preparing and reviewing key documents such as letters of intent, purchase and sale agreements, restrictive covenants, easements, condominium documents, owner association documents, acquisition documents, ground leases, construction-related licenses, disposition documents and other development-related documents. Project Lifecycle Management: Work directly with the developers on projects throughout their entire lifecycle, including site acquisition, due diligence, land closing, construction start, opening, operation, and eventual sale.

Advisory Role: Provide legal advice and strategic guidance on both legal and business decisions, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and alignment with company objectives. Negotiations and Communications:

Engage in negotiations and maintain communications with various stakeholders, including land sellers, purchasers, city representatives, utility companies, and other parties involved in development projects. Cross-Department Collaboration: Collaborate closely with development, construction, risk management, property management, capital markets and accounting departments to support project needs and ensure successful outcomes.

Transaction Leadership: Lead transactions and manage all related legal activities, ensuring smooth execution and alignment with strategic goals. Loan Closings:

Potential involvement in loan closings, providing legal support with document negotiation and drafting and ensuring compliance with relevant financial and legal standards. Experience and Qualifications: Real Estate Development:

Experience in real estate development is required, with a focus on managing legal frameworks and document preparation. Specialized Experience: - Experience in multi-family apartment development and mixed-use development is a plus. - Experience with commercial condominiums and owners’ associations is preferred. Title and Survey Knowledge:

Strong understanding of title and survey issues is required. Construction Loan Experience: Experience with construction loans is preferred.

General Legal Experience: While this role does not focus on joint venture agreements with third-party equity providers or construction contracts, general experience in these areas is beneficial. Professional Background:

Experience working in a larger law firm is preferred but not mandatory. Collaboration and Communication: Ability to effectively collaborate with all internal departments and communicate clearly with various stakeholders.

Urgency and Responsiveness: Ability to meet deadlines and work with a strong sense of urgency, ensuring timely responsiveness and quick turnaround on tasks. Experience Level: 5 years of experience