Attorney, Real Estate

Saxton & Stump•Harrisburg, PA

18h•Onsite

About The Position

Saxton & Stump is seeking a Real Estate Attorney with 3 to 10 years of experience to join its growing Real Estate practice group. This in-office position is based in Harrisburg, York, or Lancaster, Pennsylvania, and may be filled at the Associate or Senior Counsel level, depending on experience. The attorney will work with experienced colleagues on commercial real estate transactions and gain exposure to real estate development, zoning, and land use. The practice represents developers, investors, financial institutions, businesses, landlords, tenants, and other clients in the acquisition, development, financing, leasing, ownership, and disposition of real property. The successful candidate will support the group's transactional practice, manage assigned responsibilities, and contribute to the growth of the firm's real estate services. Saxton & Stump is a full-service law firm providing legal and consulting services to businesses, organizations, and individuals across a broad range of industries. The firm describes itself as forward-thinking and committed to innovation, professional growth, and a collaborative, inclusive, and professional work environment. Its Real Estate practice works across the firm to provide practical, business-focused counsel. The firm offers competitive compensation and benefits and a path to Equity Shareholder.

Requirements

Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
Active Pennsylvania bar admission in good standing, or eligibility for prompt admission.
3 to 10 years of legal experience with meaningful exposure to real estate matters.
Experience drafting, reviewing, or negotiating commercial real estate agreements and transaction documents.
Familiarity with commercial real estate due diligence, title and survey matters, and transaction closings.
Strong legal research, drafting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage multiple assignments and deadlines.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with a commitment to responsive, practical client service.
Ability to work independently on assigned matters while collaborating effectively with experienced attorneys and other professionals.
Detail-oriented and proactive, with strong drafting skills, independent thinking, sound judgment, responsiveness, and ability to identify issues and recommend practical solutions.
Collaborative, intellectually curious, committed to professional growth, and interested in building a long-term real estate practice.

Nice To Haves

Experience representing buyers, sellers, landlords, tenants, lenders, or developers in commercial real estate transactions.
Experience with commercial leasing, real estate financing, or development-related transactions.
Experience in the zoning and development process, including representing parties before zoning boards and municipal governing bodies.
Experience coordinating commercial real estate closings and working directly with clients and transaction participants.

Responsibilities

Draft, review, and negotiate commercial real estate purchase and sale agreements, leases, amendments, assignments, easements, and related documents.
Assist with commercial real estate acquisitions and dispositions, including transaction structuring, due diligence, title and survey review, and closing preparation.
Advise and represent clients in zoning and land development matters, including proceedings before municipal bodies.
Support commercial leasing transactions for landlords and tenants, including drafting and negotiating leases and related agreements.
Assist with real estate financing transactions by reviewing loan documents, coordinating due diligence, and facilitating closings.
Identify and evaluate title, survey, zoning, and other property-related issues affecting commercial real estate transactions.
Coordinate with clients, lenders, title companies, brokers, consultants, and opposing counsel to advance transactions efficiently.
Prepare and review closing documents, settlement statements, organizational documents, and other transaction materials.
Support real estate development and land use matters, including zoning, subdivision, land development approvals, easements, and restrictive covenants.
Collaborate with the firm's Business and Corporate, Construction, Environmental, and Litigation practices on matters involving real estate assets and transactions.
Conduct legal research and provide practical guidance on real estate transactional and property law issues.
Manage multiple assignments and transaction deadlines while maintaining accuracy, responsiveness, and consistent communication.
Participate in practice group initiatives, client relationship development, and business development activities.