EOI: Legal Counsel

Job Summary
Under general supervision, responsible for handling a variety of moderately complex assigned legal projects.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Reviews, negotiates and drafts contracts, office leases and other legal documents related to commercial real estate, and specifically areas of brokerage and property management.
• Provides legal counsel and guidance to managers, executives and employees on legal aspects of the Companys various business lines.
• Investigates claims and complaints by or against the Company, including interviewing relevant parties and preparing reports based on findings.
• Manages own litigation brought by and against the Company and monitors outside counsel retained for matters as needed.
• Maintains current knowledge of the law in areas of special interest to the Company.
• Conducts legal training sessions and assists in the preparation of training materials for the Companys lines of business.
• Other job-related duties as may be assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• No formal supervisory responsibilities in this position. Provides informal assistance such as technical guidance, and/or training to coworkers. May lead project teams and/or plan, and supervise assignments of lower level employees.

EOI: Expression Of Interest (Generating Talent Pipeline for future or potential new client, only shortlisted applicant will be notified) Education and Experience
Juris Doctorate with a minimum of 5 years of in-house or private practice experience.
Certificates and/or Licenses
Member of State Bar in good standing.
Communication Skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Strong organizational and analytical skills. Ability to provide efficient, timely, reliable and courteous service to customers. Ability to effectively present information.
Financial Knowledge
Requires advanced knowledge of financial terms and principles. Ability to calculate intermediate figures such as percentages, discounts, and commissions. Conducts advanced financial analysis.
Reasoning Ability
Ability to comprehend, analyze, and interpret complex documents. Ability to solve problems involving several options in situations. Requires advanced analytical and quantitative skills.
Other Skills and Abilities
Ability to work independently, manage multiple tasks and set priorities with excellent follow-up skills and organization. Some litigation background helpful, as well as experience in supervising outside counsel and monitoring litigation.

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