Corporate Real Estate, Assistant Solicitor (Ncs) - Law Department

THIS IS A NON-CIVIL SERVICE POSITION

POSTING DATE: 06/06/2024

CLOSING DATE: 09/06/2024 AT 12:00 MIDNIGHT

SALARY RANGE: $105,000.00 - $115,000.00 Annually

CLASS DESCRIPTION

The Law Department of Baltimore City is seeking an experienced attorney to join its Corporate Real Estate Practice Group. Qualified candidates should have experience in real estate transactions including preparation and review of legal documents, negotiating terms and conditions, and facilitating transfer of titles. Excellent research and writing skills are required.

The Corporate Real Estate Practice Group handles a wide range of financial and real estate acquisition and disposition matters, including bond transactions, easements, and title work on behalf of the Mayor and City Council of Baltimore City.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Monitor legal risk in real estate documentation and advise clients accordingly.

• Interpret laws, rulings, and regulations for real estate transactions.

• Draft and negotiate real estate transactions.

• Draft routine leases, titles, and amendments.

• Ensure the appropriate approvals are in place before real estate transactions are executed.

• Represent the City purchases and sales of properties.

• Defend the municipal code litigation.

• Support legal and general advisory needs associated with a large-scale real estate portfolio on behalf of the City.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION: A law degree from an accredited law school.

AND

EXPERIENCEE: Have a minimum of 4+ years of experience in transactional law/real estate transactions.

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS, AND CERTIFICATIONS: Admission to the Bar of the State of Maryland is required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Strong experience in real estate law and industry knowledge that includes litigation, lease transactions, property management, and purchase and sale transactions.

• Solid experience in title insurance underwriting, curative, and claims

• the ability to manage and prioritize multiple complex matters.

• Exceptional oral and written communication skills.

• The ability to establish and maintain effective, collaborative working relationships with others (inside and outside the Law Department).

• The ability to work independently and meet deadlines while handling multiple tasks.

• The ability to maintain professionalism under pressure.

• A strong sense of ownership of tasks and responsibilities.

• Strong interpersonal skills required to work with the public and various agencies.

• Strong technology skills, including the ability to coordinate and conduct electronic discovery, as well as proficiency with Microsoft Office software and legal research platforms such as Westlaw.

• A willingness to perform with minimal administrative support.

NOTE: Those eligible candidates who are under final consideration for appointment to this position will be required to submit to drug and alcohol testing and criminal background check.

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