Associate Attorney

Job Overview:

This position will involve direct interaction with personnel at all levels of the organization. This position will work on a broad range of challenging and sophisticated legal matters. The Company seeks to hire an energetic, multi-tasking professional who is passionate about the practice of law and can manage broad legal generalist functions.

Reports to: Senior Counsel

Compensation Range: $100,000 - $125,000

Location: Greenwood Village. This position is hybrid with a minimum of 3 days in office.

Principal Job Duties:

• Review, draft and negotiate commercial and operational agreements, including vendor agreements, cell tower and billboard leases, confidentiality agreements, licenses and easements

• Assist with disputes, litigation and eminent domain matters, including:

• Performing initial analysis on claims, including researching state law

• Assisting with and handling small claims matters

• Assisting with discovery

• Reviewing litigation pleadings

• Assist with advice and counsel regarding privacy laws, including:

• Understanding the requirements of new privacy laws that come into effect

• Establishing and reviewing, and cross-functional collaboration regarding, privacy compliance processes

• Provide legal support to operations team in connection with day-to-day matters, including lien law requirements

• Assist with real estate financing and acquisition transactions

• Assist with securities filings

• Other responsibilities as assigned from time to time

Qualifications

• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, negotiation, drafting and communication skills (written and verbal)

• Strong attention to detail

• Bachelor's Degree and J.D. from an ABA accredited school and licensed to practice law in one or more states

• 2+ years of pertinent experience

• The ability to confidently and effectively interact with colleagues and adversaries and to translate difficult legal principles into practical business solutions

• Quick learner with a high degree of common sense and resourcefulness, and the ability to work independently and prioritize multiple time-sensitive tasks

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint

• Highest levels of integrity, discretion and maturity.

About NSA

Denver based National Storage Affiliates (NYSE: NSA) is a leading self-storage REIT with over 1,000 properties spread across 42 states including Puerto Rico as of March 31, 2024. NSA is one of the largest owners and operators of self-storage properties in the U.S.

NSA OP, LP is an equal opportunity employer. Employment and promotional decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a covered veteran or any other basis of discrimination prohibited by applicable local, state, or federal law. No question in our application process is used for the process of limiting or excluding any applicant's consideration for employment on such grounds.

Benefits

• 100% paid medical/vision/dental for employee only plans with up to $2,400 funding towards HSA.

• 401(K) with employer match.

• Employee Assistance Program.

• A positive work culture of high integrity team members.

• Opportunities for career development and training.

• A healthy work life balance including quarterly wellness days.