Legal Specialist

Contract Management:

• Draft review and negotiate a variety of contracts related to property sales leases and other real estate transactions.
  
• Ensure contracts comply with legal requirements and protect the companys interests.
  

Legal Documentation:

• Prepare legal documents such as deeds leases purchase agreements and legal notices.
  
• Manage the and filing of legal documents in compliance with legal standards.
  

Regulatory Compliance:

• Ensure the company s activities comply with local state and federal real estate regulations.
  
• Monitor changes in real estate law and provide updates to relevant departments.
  

Dispute Resolution:

• Assist in resolving disputes related to contracts property management and tenant issues.
  
• Work with external legal counsel when necessary and coordinate litigation strategies.
  

Risk Management:

• Identify potential legal risks related to property acquisitions dispositions and development projects.
  
• Provide recommendations to mitigate those risks and ensure legal protection for the company.
  

Due Diligence:

• Conduct legal due diligence for property acquisitions including reviewing title reports zoning regulations environmental assessments and other legal matters.
  
• Collaborate with other departments in the due diligence process.
  

Legal Counsel:

• Advise company leadership and departments on legal matters and offer legal opinions on business strategies and transactions.
  
• Provide legal support in negotiations licensing and permitting processes.
  

Corporate Governance:

• Ensure that corporate governance documents are uptodate and compliant with applicable laws.
  
• Assist in preparing resolutions minutes and other governance documentation.
  

Real Estate Transactions:

• Assist in the legal aspects of real estate purchases sales leasing and financing.
  
• Work with external lawyers brokers and consultants to complete transactions.
  

Litigation Support:

• Provide support in legal proceedings related to real estate disputes including gathering evidence documentation and coordinating with external legal teams.
  

Requirements

Education:

• Bachelors Degree in Law (LLB) or related field.
  
• Bar certification or equivalent legal accreditation (if required by jurisdiction).
  

Experience:

• 35 years of legal experience in real estate property law or corporate law.
  
• Experience in contract negotiation and drafting.
  
• Familiarity with real estate regulations zoning laws and property management.
  

Skills:

• Strong analytical and problemsolving skills.
  
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
  
• Detailoriented with the ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
  
• Proficient in legal research tools and software (e.g. LexisNexis Westlaw).
  
• Knowledge of real estate law property law and contract law.