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Description

Our client is an established, privately held Real Estate Developer with a reputation for employee loyalty and tenure. They have an opportunity for a Legal Assistant to support the Assistant Vice President of Contracts by administering contracts as they relate to the acquisition, sale, lease, or joint venture of land, and assisting in preparing land instruments. This role will also involve some general administrative support for the General Counsel.

This role is mostly in-office with one remote day per week.

Job Duties:

+ Draft, or assist in drafting, contracts for purchase, sale, lease or joint venture of improved or unimproved land, as well as related letters, amendments and supplemental agreements;

+ Draft, or assist in drafting, easements, declarations and related land instruments;

+ Manage, organize and settle on open contracts by establishing calendar events, preparing contract summaries, ordering due diligence reports, and supplying parties with materials and funds as dictated by the contract; and

+ Order and review due diligence materials including title, judgments and surveys on land, entities and individuals.

Roles and Responsibilities:

+ Working at the direction of the Assistant Vice President of Contracts;

+ Supporting the Acquisition and Development Departments;

+ Supporting Joint Venture and Regional Partners;

+ Interacting with Finance and Accounting Departments to disburse and track proper funds;

+ Notifying all departments of upcoming deadlines; and

+ Communicating with outsides parties and directing legal counsel.

Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years of experience as a Legal Assistant, preferably within the Real Estate - Developers industry.

• Proficient in Contract Administration, with the ability to draft, review and negotiate contracts.

• Demonstrated experience in Document Management, including organizing, controlling, storing and retrieving documents.

• Proven skills in conducting Due Diligence, such as reviewing legal documents, identifying potential issues and suggesting solutions.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving abilities.

• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

• Proficiency in using Microsoft Office Suite and legal software.

• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.

Excellent benefits including free parking, an on-site gym, medical coverage, retirement savings and generous PTO.

Qualified candidates should directly apply and connect with Amy Hyman Baum on LinkedIn. Direct messages can be sent via LI messenger or to the email found on Amy' LinkedIn page. Be sure to include an updated resume.

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