Associate Attorney

Job Summary: This position supports the Leasing Department by drafting, revising and negotiating leases and related leasing matters. Job Duties: Drafting, reviewing, revising and negotiating commercial leases and related transactional documents. Communicating with client’s lenders and opposing legal counsel. Analyzing leases and preparing lease abstracts. Drafting, organizing and circulating pertinent legal documents for department. Participate in special projects and other duties as assigned. Roles and Responsibilities: Monitoring, maintaining and ensuring company’s compliance and performance under contracts and governing laws. Maintain confidentiality of the company and its clients. Communicating with opposing legal counsel, brokers, tenants, financial institutions and risk managers relative to leasing and related issues. Collaborating with all departments during lease negotiations relative to the nuances of each deal. Advising and communicating with all departments about deadlines, legal issues, and processes. Support and work with Assistant Vice President of Legal and general leasing team. Job Qualifications: J.D. from an accredited law school Member of the Maryland Bar 2 years Real Estate transactional experience Ability to work independently Superior attention to detail Excellent organizational and time management skills Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to work effectively under pressure and with people at all levels, both inside and outside of the company Proficient in Microsoft Office Products (Word, Excel, Outlook, Power Point), Lexis Nexis, Maryland Land Records, State Department of Assessments and Taxation. Regular attendance onsite is an essential function of the job.