Job Commercial Real Estate Attorney

Job Title: Commercial Real Estate Attorney

Job Type: Full-Time, In-Office – with remote capabilities

About Us: GPAC has partnered with a leading law firm specializing in Commercial Real Estate . Their team is dedicated to providing exceptional legal services and achieving favorable outcomes for their clients. They pride themselves on their commitment to professional excellence and a collaborative work environment.

The Firm: We are seeking a Commercial Real Estate Attorney to join long standing firm. The successful candidate will have at least 3-4 years of experience as an attorney with commercial real estate experience in some or all of the following areas: organizational structuring, financing/investment, VC arrangements, leasing, land use and zoning, acquisitions/dispositions, construction, commercial lending, and tax.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Draft and negotiate leases, purchase and sale agreements, letters of intent, easements, covenants, and restriction agreements (or similar title agreements), amendments to any of the foregoing, etc. for commercial real estate transactions.
• Engage in due diligence related to real estate transactions and otherwise shepherd a deal from agreement to closing, including tracking critical dates, reviewing title and survey and environmental reports, and preparing and negotiating closing documents.
• Facilitate closings and complete post-closing documentation and administration.
• Draft and review complex operating agreements or bylaws, shareholders’ agreements, property management agreements, master service and service level agreements, indemnity agreements, and other client contracts.
• Coordinate with other team members, including attorneys, paralegals and staff members.
• Effectively organize and maintain client files.

Background Requirements:

• Minimum 3 to 4+ years job experience as an attorney with commercial real estate experience.
• Litigation experience preferred.
• Book of business preferred but not required.
• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• Licensed to practice law in Ohio – Kentucky and/or Indiana is a plus. (Firm willing to pay for additional Licensing if needed)
• Billable hours required.
• Must be able to handle cases from inception to conclusion.
• Ability to manage multiple cases and meet deadlines.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent analytical, research, and writing skills.
• No micromanagement. Attorneys are expected to run their portfolios like their own business. Support staff is provided, but attorneys are expected to review and sign off. (Must be a practitioner)

Skills and Competencies:

• Demonstrated analytical and problem solving skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication to effectively advocate for and work with various types of clients is vital.
• Willing to pitch in, collaborate, and support growing legal department in a fast-paced growing environment.
• Able to problem solve, resolve, and close open issues and assist staff and colleagues with resolving issues that arise.
• Skilled at meeting strict deadlines under significant time pressure.
• Ability to manage time and resources effectively and independently, and balance conflicting priorities.

Benefits:

• Bonuses: Quarterly based off billing
• Medical, dental, vision - firm pays about 80% of program (medical only)
• 401K: Match up to 4% on 5% contribution. (multiple plan options)
• Full pay short term and long term – FMLA eligibility
• Life Insurance
• Milage reimbursement for Client meetings
• Annual $1000 contribution for marketing.
• Potential for growth - equity partnership options, opportunities to work with other departments or groups to expand practice areas.

Firm:

• Mid-sized firm. They value their employees and maintain a collaborative, family feel environment.
• Dress Code: Casual – You are expected to dress for your day (Jeans and Polo if you have no court or meetings is acceptable)
• Onsite accounting department, IT department, and support staff.
• Practice Areas: Multiple and adding more regularly.
• In Office – Remote capabilities, allows flexibility to maintain work/life balance.
• Location: Cincinnati, OH
• Compensation: Based off qualifications, and size of book.

How to Apply: If you are interested, you can either apply to this posting or contact Virginia Amburgy, (), with your resume attached.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.

GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.