IN-HOUSE GENERAL COUNSEL
Job Description:
Real Estate Investment Finance company in Falls Church, VA seeks a full-time In-House General Counsel to provide legal advisory services for the firm. The ideal candidate must be an energetic person who is a team player, is detail-oriented, and is a self-starter. The In-House General Counsel will manage his/her own tasks to meet deadlines without constant supervision from the executive team.
Requirements:
• Must have a law degree (Juris Doctor) from an accredited university
• Must be admitted to the Virginia, Maryland, and/or Washington DC bar
• Ideally have 1+ year of experience gained in a law firm and/or in-house with a private sector company; however, we will train the right candidate who just graduated from law school or is in the process of finishing his/her degree
• Interest in real estate, mergers and acquisitions, and negotiations
• Strong interpersonal and presentation skills, along with the ability to communicate effectively with others at all levels of the organization
• Strong negotiating skills with both legal and financial/commercial issues
• Ability to establish and maintain strong relationships across all businesses
Responsibilities:
• Negotiating, writing and executing real estate investment agreements as well as contracts on behalf of the company
• Offering counsel on a variety of legal issues
• Advising executives within the company
• Working alongside other departments within the company
• Advising on contract status, business risks and risk mitigation strategies, and the legal liabilities associated with different real estate related deals including but not limited to: the evaluation of existing property special assessments, restrictions, zoning issues, building codes, lien releases, ADA, etc.)
• Conduct title and survey review and perform due diligence on prospective loan deals; prepare and review contracts, and coordinate closings
• Researching and anticipating unique legal issues that could impact the company
• Reviewing advertising and marketing materials to ensure that they are in compliance with legal requirements
• Manage real estate disputes including litigation
• Providing training to the company on legal topics
• Performing other duties as required or assigned
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: Commensurate with legal experience plus we offer a medical and dental package, paid sick and vacation leave, 401k contribution, office snacks, and relaxed work environment.
Office space will have a dedicated desk, computer, and software necessary to perform duties. The office is located two blocks away from Mosaic in Falls Church, VA, and 10mins away from Merrifield’s Metro station. The typical work hours are 9:00am – 6:00pm.
To be considered for this position, please use the form at the top of the Careers page to submit your information and Resume. No phone calls, please!
Application deadline: March 21st, 2018 at 11:59pm.
