Legal Specialist
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30-09-2024
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Job Description
The Legal Specialist is responsible for providing legal support in all aspects of the companys real estate transactions property management and business operations. This role involves reviewing legal documents ensuring regulatory compliance mitigating legal risks and providing counsel to the company on legal matters.
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.
Education: Bachelor s degree in Law, Business Administration, or a related field. Legal assistant or paralegal certification is a plus. Experience: Previous experience in a legal administrative role, preferably within the real estate industry. Familiarity with real estate laws, contract law, and corporate governance. Technical Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). Familiarity with legal management software or real estate transaction software is an advantage. Organizational Skills: Ability to prioritize tasks, manage multiple deadlines, and handle confidential information. Communication Skills: Strong written and verbal communication skills, with attention to detail. Problem-Solving Skills: Ability to handle legal inquiries and resolve issues efficiently.
Employment Type
Full Time
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