Senior Commercial Real Estate Attorney

A law firm is seeking a Senior Commercial Real Estate Attorney with a portable book of business of at least $200,000. The ideal candidate should possess exceptional communication and administrative skills, be meticulously organized, and detail-oriented. They will be responsible for negotiating and drafting various commercial real estate documents, coordinating transaction processes, leading teams, and providing legal counsel to clients.

Duties:

• Negotiate and draft leases from both Landlord and Tenant perspectives (e.g., retail, office, ground leases, mixed-use developments).
• Prepare property acquisition and sale documents for commercial real estate transactions (e.g., letters of intent, purchase and sales agreements, deeds).
• Draft easements, CCRs, restrictive covenants, and similar documents encumbering title.
• Create condominium documents.
• Coordinate and manage the preparation of commercial leasing and acquisition/sale documentation.
• Review Purchase and Sale Agreements, due diligence materials, and oversee closing processes.
• Conduct closings, review settlement statements, and handle post-closing documentation and administration.
• Draft complex operating agreements, bylaws, shareholders’ agreements, and other client contracts.
• Draft correspondence on behalf of landlords to commercial tenants’ management and counsel regarding lease disputes.
• Maintain organized client files and ensure confidentiality of sensitive matters.
• Lead a team of attorneys for portfolio transactions involving properties in multiple jurisdictions.
• Monitor and manage deadlines effectively.
• Experience in negotiating, documenting, and closing financing transactions is advantageous.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree and J.D. Degree.
• 8+ years of continuous, specific, and verifiable experience in a large law firm.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of state and federal laws, court procedures, forms, deadlines, and filing requirements.
• Ability to organize factual and legal data into clear arguments.
• Capacity to handle sensitive matters confidentially.
• Must be licensed to practice law in North Carolina and in good standing.

Education and Certifications:

• Bachelor’s degree.
• J.D. Degree.
• License to practice law in North Carolina.

Skills:

• Excellent communication skills.
• Strong negotiation abilities.
• Meticulous attention to detail.
• Proficiency in organizing and managing complex transactions.
• Leadership and team coordination skills.
• Ability to handle sensitive information with confidentiality.
• Proficient in legal research and analysis.