Real Estate and Land Use Associate Attorney

Seattle office of a BCG Attorney Search Top Ranked Law Firm seeks real estate and land use associate attorney with 5 years of experience in real estate transactional work, land use, or construction law. The candidate should preferably have experience in one or more of the following areas: Handling land use administrative hearings; Working with municipalities on entitlements; Affordable housing; Fannie/Freddie/HUD borrowing; Equity joint ventures; Real estate investment funds; Tax-exempt bonds; Condominium formation; Construction contracts (particularly AIA and AGC).

The candidate should preferably be able to run real estate transactions and/or land use development entitlement processes with minimal oversight. Must have strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to work with clients, the public, and individuals at all levels of the organization in a positive and collaborative manner. Should have exceptional organization skills, strong self-motivator with high attention to detail, and entrepreneurial spirit. Must have excellent oral and written communication skills.

This is one of the best firms in the Pacific Northwest, with a long history for exceptional professional representation of clients in a variety of industries. It is a good place to work. This mid-sized firm does a lot to distinguish itself in terms of being a collegial place to work. Associates at this firm are for the most part firm in their belief that this firm does not impose crazy hours by any means. Additionally, the attorneys practicing law with this firm have a genuine commitment to outside activities. One of the hallmark's of this firm's practice is the fact that the attorneys working here all seem to do an exceptional job of collaborating in a way which truly helps the firm's clients. For example, the attorneys working here seem to follow a universal methodology to ensure that clients are serviced in absolutely the best possible means through the creative use of technology and the fact that one attorneys within the firm generally takes responsibility for ensuring that the client is well serviced at all times.