Associate Attorney – Commercial, Business, Finance & Real Estate
Annapolis, MD
Job Title: Associate Attorney – Commercial, Business, Finance & Real Estate Non-Exempt / Full Time
Overall Responsibilities: Fast paced, growing law firm seeks an Associate Attorney to provide legal support to firm partners who have responsibility over commercial business, finance and real estate transactions. The position involves displaying initiative, good judgment, professionalism, follow-through on different assignments and the ability to work independently and meet deadlines with a keen sense of detail. The job responsibilities include (but are not limited to) the following:
Job Duties:
Represent the firm and provide expert legal guidance on a variety of real estate matters, including zoning/land use, real estate transactions, drafting/negotiating agreements of sale, settlements, title issues, litigation, easements, boundary line, co-owner disputes, foreclosure, and condemnations/eminent domain.
Provide legal advice related to land acquisition and development, including drafting contracts and related documents, commercial real estate loan transactions representing both lenders and borrowers, commercial office and retail leasing representing both landlords and tenants, and real estate development.
Prepare and format initial drafts of contracts, legal research and correspondence.
Assist in the preparation of loan documents, purchase agreements, deeds, and other conveyance documents, easements, general agreements and contracts.
Assist with the closings of mergers and acquisitions and other business transactions.
Apply analytical skills to identify and assist in resolving issues; proactively suggest appropriate solutions and recommendations to enhance final work product.