Transactional Attorney for HOA and Condo Matters

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Transactional Attorney in Baltimore, MD, to handle various transactional matters for homebuilder and developer clients. This role involves forming and maintaining homeowners' and condominium associations, preparing homebuyer disclosure documents, and engaging in community development matters while maintaining significant client contact.

Duties

• Represent homebuilders and developers regarding homeowner, condominium, and community associations.
• Prepare, record, and file organizational documents for associations.
• Draft and record easements, maintenance agreements, and similar instruments.
• Review and recommend modifications to existing association documents.
• Analyze plats, plans, titles, and due diligence documents for association documentation.
• Review and analyze contract provisions related to associations.
• Draft and finalize retail sales disclosure packages and addenda.
• Prepare and analyze declarations for deferred charges.
• Maintain knowledge of relevant statutes and perform legal research.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• License to practice law in Maryland or eligibility to become licensed.
• Minimum of 4 years of transactional experience in relevant areas preferred.
• Strong writing skills for drafting contracts and legal documents.
• Experience in researching land and business records.
• Analytical skills for complex legal analysis.
• Interpersonal skills for effective communication with clients and staff.
• Organizational skills for managing multiple tasks and projects.
• Proficiency in computer skills.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree required.

Certifications

• Bar admission in Maryland or ability to obtain.

Skills

• Contract drafting and negotiation.
• Legal research and analysis.
• Client communication and relationship management.
• Project management and multitasking.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life and disability insurance
• Firm-paid parking
• Firm-paid holidays
• 401k with employer match
• Parental leave
• Health savings account with monthly employer contribution
• Gym access
• Bonus eligibility

Established in the last quarter of the twentieth century, this premier law firm is based in Maryland and employs a fairly large team of veteran attorneys. Some of its main areas of practice are alternative dispute resolution, criminal defense, corporate-business law, employment law, health care law, and trademark-copyright law. An equal opportunity employer, this firm encourages diversity and inclusion at the workplace.