Real Estate Attorney

Duties and responsibilities

• Work with Program Recipients (Smart Home, Gold Star, and Fallen First Responder) to search/identify appropriate land for construction, or search/identify houses for purchase.
• Work with our internal team across multiple departments to address any construction constraints or other situational limitations.
• Perform a preliminary market analysis on property to establish a basis for property value.
• Perform preliminary due diligence to determine feasibility of property. This includes sewer/septic, utilities, property access, survey, deed restrictions, zoning and other covenants.
• Review property with Director for approval and establish the offer/contract price.
• Communicate with and work closely with real estate professionals across the 50 states.
• Present offer on the selected property/house, and follow up on offer/acceptance and contract details.
• Work with in-house and outside counsels to review and edit purchase contracts.
• Re-negotiate/modify contract, if necessary, in accordance with attorney’s suggestions.
• Ensure purchase agreement is executed properly by all parties.
• Request deposit check from accounting and track all funds associated with the purchase.
• Search/hire surveyor to survey property – coordinate with engineer.
• Search/hire engineer/county to perform perc/soil tests – coordinate with surveyor.
• Obtain all reports for due diligence, review and address any issues. Advise on how to proceed with property, either cancel or move forward with purchase.
• Search/hire Title Company, provide contract, and order title report. Review and follow up on results.
• Establish and coordinate closing, i.e. dates, documents, funding etc.
• Ensure we receive deed & title policies after closing.

Qualifications

• JD required from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association (ABA)
• Minimum of 10 years’ experience practicing Real Estate Law.
• Possess a keen attention to detail.
• Able to prioritize workload, and handle sensitive information.
• Well-organized and able to multi-task in a thorough and timely manner.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written.

Working conditions

• Special working conditions may include: a change in days worked, shift hours, and/or working conditions (outdoors or other locations) when participating and assisting in special events needed.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Pay

$100,000.00 - $110,000.00 per year

Schedule

In person