Real Estate Associate

LEWIS & ASSOCIATES is a leader in providing Legal and Administrative staffing services. We are a sole source staffing firm giving you convenient ways of working with us. We make every effort to ensure the highest degree of professionalism and integrity in the staffing process. We understand the demanding role of recruiting to source the highest level of legal professionals while incorporating proven, innovative, and successful recruiting techniques.

Job Description

Great Opportunity to join a top Baltimore law firm. We are seeking a real estate lawyer with at least three years of experience to support our thriving national multi-faceted real estate finance practice. The ideal candidate will have sophisticated real estate transactional experience (primarily financing, sales and acquisitions) and distinguished academic credentials. This is an excellent opportunity for professional growth in a collegial environment.

Qualifications

Duties

Negotiate and draft transaction documents (letters of intent, purchase agreements, leases, loan agreements etc.)
Perform due diligence (including title and survey, land use permitting and contracts), including coordination of due diligence review by associates and paralegals
Conduct closings, including document preparation, signing, coordination of closing/post-closing activities
Adhere to a standard of ethics and maintain confidentiality of the firm and its clients
Participate in special projects and other duties as assigned

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

Ability to work independently and with minimal supervision
Superior attention to detail
Excellent organizational skills
Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to work effectively under pressure and with people at all levels, both inside and outside the Firm
Excellent analytical skills
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Demonstrated ability to use PC-based and on-line technology relevant to the job
Ability to supervise others effectively