Real Estate Attorney

Merus•Cincinnati, OH

About The Position

The Real Estate Attorney assists the Associate General Counsel and Real Estate Development market teams with complex commercial and industrial real estate transactions, from initial contract through due diligence, leasing, financing, closing, construction, and disposition. The role handles legal work across acquisitions, dispositions, financing, development, joint ventures, leasing, and construction, and conducts legal research as needed. The position requires strong communication, organization, problem-solving, analytical, and collaboration skills. The attorney must be able to work independently with minimal supervision, handle confidential information with discretion, manage multiple priorities and deadlines, and work effectively under time pressure in a fast-paced environment. The work is primarily in an average office environment, with occasional observational visits to construction sites and possible travel by car. The role involves low physical effort, including sitting, standing at files, bending, stooping, lifting, and walking. The maximum unassisted lift is 35 pounds; the average lift is less than 10 pounds. Keyboard and monitor use and verbal communication in person and by telephone are required.

Requirements

J.D. from an accredited law school.
Valid license to practice law.
2–5 years of commercial real estate law practice experience.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, with strong emphasis on Word and Excel.
Advanced verbal and written communication skills.
Strong work ethic and ability to self-start.
Strong attention to detail and exceptional organizational skills.
Ability to work with minimal supervision and seek help when needed.
Excellent problem-solving skills and analytical thinking.
Ability to interpret information from a variety of sources and produce consistent, accurate, useful documents.
Willingness to ask questions and work collaboratively.
Hard-working team player with a positive and enthusiastic attitude.
Ability to work under time pressure, manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines accurately.
Ability to exercise discretion with confidential information.
Comfort with ambiguity and working in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

Assist the Associate General Counsel and Real Estate Development market teams with commercial and industrial real estate transactions from initial contract through due diligence, leasing, financing, closing, construction, and disposition.
Draft, review, and negotiate purchase and sale agreements.
Manage and oversee legal functions related to property acquisitions and dispositions.
Draft, review, and negotiate commercial leases, estoppels, and subordination agreements.
Review and negotiate financing agreements with lenders.
Review title commitments and surveys; prepare title and survey objection letters; and work with Merus paralegals, title companies, and surveyors to resolve issues or discrepancies.
Review environmental reports and work to resolve identified issues.
Draft, review, and negotiate development agreements with third-party partners.
Draft operating agreements and joint venture agreements with investors and partners.
Draft and negotiate construction agreements with owners.
Research legal matters, including corporate and real estate law.
Perform other reasonably related business duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor and management.