Associate Attorney - Commercial Real Estate and Finance

Harris Beach Murtha • Stamford, CT

17d • Hybrid

About The Position

Harris Beach Murtha is seeking a Commercial Real Estate Associate to join its sophisticated and collaborative real estate practice. This position offers the opportunity to work closely with senior attorneys on a wide range of commercial real estate transactions, with meaningful responsibility, direct client exposure, and hands-on deal experience from the outset.

Requirements

• 2+ years of commercial real estate and financing experience (required)
• Admission to Connecticut bar or ability to waive in (required)
• A Juris Doctor degree with an ABA accredited law school and be an active member in good standing of the bar
• Strong drafting, analytical, and communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple matters simultaneously with a high degree of professionalism
• Demonstrated commitment to exceptional client service
• Minimum annual billable requirement of 1800 billable hours

Nice To Haves

• Experience and/or strong interest in land use and zoning transactions (preferred)
• Admission to the New York and Massachusetts bars or ability to waive in (preferred)
• Corporate experience (desirable)
• Military experience welcome

Responsibilities

• Draft and negotiate purchase and sale agreements, letters of intent, deeds, and related documents for commercial real estate transactions
• Review due diligence, monitor contingencies, review and prepare title objections, survey and environmental reviews, closing documents, and wire transfers
• Coordinate and review title commitments and policies, UCC, judgment, and lien searches, surveys, site plans and leases
• Supervise pre- and post-closing matters, including preparation of documents for recording and filing
• Communicate with clients, banks, attorneys, and additional parties involved with the closing and filings of all transactions
• Coordinate and direct the review, management and preparation of commercial leasing documentation
• Review and negotiate leases including common area maintenance clauses
• Review and monitor agreements with developers, including approvals required prior to draw disbursement and developer payment
• Draft and review initial documentation, obtain approvals, modify documents as necessary, and coordinate document execution

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree