Real Estate & Finance Associate

About the role

The position is for our Philadelphia office. Applicants should have experience representing sellers and buyers, landlords and tenants, and borrowers in acquisition, sale, lease and construction and permanent finance transactions.

Responsibilities

• Represent sellers and buyers, landlords and tenants, and borrowers in acquisition, sale, lease and construction and permanent finance transactions.
• Provide legal advice and counsel to clients on complex commercial transactions.
• Prepare and review contracts, agreements, and other legal documents.
• Manage client relationships and provide ongoing legal support.
• Conduct legal research and analysis to support legal strategies and decisions.
• Participate in meetings and negotiations with clients and opposing parties.
• Stay current with legal developments and industry trends.

Requirements

• Strong academic credentials, including a J.D. or equivalent degree from a well-respected U.S. law school.
• Excellent writing and analytical skills.
• Proactive and self-starting.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to respond productively to direction and feedback and to work well with staff and leadership.
• An ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-energy environment, manage workflow priorities and meet deadlines.
• A team player – be collaborative and work with a spirit of camaraderie.
• Outstanding attention to accuracy and detail, and commitment to work product that is thorough, complete and excellent.

Qualifications

• Admitted to PA Bar or will take Bar exam promptly after starting.

Skills

• Legal research and analysis.
• Contract drafting and negotiation.
• Client relationship management.
• Negotiation and mediation skills.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.

Benefits

Klehr Harrison is an equal opportunity employer and proudly embraces diversity in all of its manifestations, including, but not limited to those based on minority status, gender, disability, veteran status and sexual orientation.

Pay

Compensation is commensurate with experience.

Schedule

The schedule is flexible and can accommodate a variety of work styles.

Benefits

Benefits package includes health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.

Contact

To apply, click “Apply Now” to submit your resume and a cover letter to the firm’s Director of Recruitment, Katie Kopecki, or send them by mail to 1835 Market Street, Suite 1400, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19103. We hope you consider joining us.