Associate Attorney (61640)

PARK PLACE OPERATIONS INC•Cincinnati, OH

About The Position

We have a fabulous opportunity for a Legal Professional located in downtown Cincinnati. We are a third-generation, family-owned business and one of the largest parking owners/operators in the United States. The ideal candidate is experienced in all facets of commercial real estate, specifically acquisitions, dispositions, development, financing, construction, contracts and leasing. Further expectations include the ability to provide strategic legal advice, while anticipating and identifying risks in all other property related matters, including zoning, land use, compliance and disputes., We offer the following benefits to our team members: 401(k) Health insurance Dental insurance Disability insurance Life insurance Vision insurance Paid holidays and vacation Free parking Gym membership Check us out: https://www.thefastpark.com/ https://parkplaceparking.com/ https://chavezproperties.com/

Requirements

Juris Doctor Degree.
Relevant experience or mixture of relevant experience in law firm and/or corporate legal department setting.
In good standing with a state bar
Thorough understanding of policies and best practices of risk management.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Ability to think independently and strategically while managing competing priorities.
Ability to function as a legal generalist and promptly provide practical legal advice.
Ability to build strong relationships and collaborate effectively with business leaders.
Knowledge of statutes, rules and regulations pertaining to businesses.
Proficient understanding of business sensitivities and confidentiality.
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software to prepare reports and policies.
Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times.

Responsibilities

Support and advise cross-functional teams in the negotiation and review of contracts that balance legal risk with business objectives.
Draft, review and negotiate a broad range of real estate and other business contracts and agreements with customers, vendors, and other outside parties.
Experience supporting acquisitions, dispositions, leasing and other transactional matters affecting real estate.
Conduct legal research and apply research to business objectives and communicate the analysis in an easily understood work product.
Organize and maintain legal libraries, documents, and case files.
Participate in the development of policies, procedures and programs and provide guidance on legal matters.
Understand business objectives and help identify and balance legal risks under tight deadlines.
Prepare and deliver memorandums and presentations on legal matters.
Negotiate with outside parties on contractual issues and legal disputes.
Assist with transaction due diligence efforts and participate in post-closing activities and disputes.
Monitor contract performance and compliance.
Drive the continuous improvement of standard form agreements and legal processes.
Maintain expertise concerning the impacts to the business regarding changes in the legal landscape.
Proactively anticipate potential risks and implement mitigation strategies.
Work with outside legal counsel and orchestrate legal processes on behalf of the company.
Manage external legal advisors to maintain high levels of quality and low cost.
Perform other related duties as necessary or assigned.