Company Secretary / Head of Legal

Position Overview

• Our client is seeking a highly motivated Real Estate Associate to join our dynamic team.
• The successful candidate will assist with a wide variety of real estate transactions, including acquisitions, dispositions, leasing, managing, and development.
• This role offers an opportunity to work closely with senior associates and clients in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities
Drafting and Reviewing Documents:

• Real Estate Contracts: Draft and review purchase agreements, lease agreements, jointventure agreements, and other real estate-related contracts.
• Due Diligence Materials: Review title reports, survey maps, zoning reports, and environmental assessments to identify any potential issues.

Advisory:

• Legal Advice: Provide legal guidance on matters related to property acquisition,leasing, financing, land use, and regulatory compliance.
• Risk Assessment: Advise clients on potential risks involved in transactions, including title issues, environmental concerns, and financing challenges

Conducting Legal Research:

• Research real estate law, including state, and federal regulations, and relevant caselaw to support client matters.
• Market Trends: Stay updated on market trends, such as changes in property tax laws or new land-use regulations, that could impact real estate transactions.

Negotiating Transactions:

• Negotiation of Terms: Participate in negotiations with third parties regardingcontract terms, lease conditions, purchase price, or financing structures.
• Client Representation: Represent clients in negotiating favorable lease terms, purchase agreements, or other real estate contracts

Transaction Management:

• Project Coordination: Coordinate with clients, title companies, and other parties tomanage the timeline and logistics of real estate transactions.
• Due Diligence: Oversee due diligence processes, ensuring all necessary documents and reports are obtained and reviewed prior to closing.

Maintaining Client Relationships:

• Client Communication: Maintain regular communication with clients, updatingthem on the progress of their transactions, resolving issues, and ensuring satisfaction.
• Client Development: Build and maintain relationships with clients, seeking opportunities to provide additional legal services related to real estate.

Record-Keeping and Compliance:

• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure that all transactions comply with local, state, andfederal laws and regulations, including those concerning environmental issues.
• File Management: Maintain accurate records and documentation related to all real estate transactions, and client communications.