Real Estate Attorney

REAL ESTATE ATTORNEY

Why Merus

Formerly known as Al. Neyer Merus combines more than 130 years of commercial real estate expertise with an integrated team of company owners. We specialize in the construction development ownership and management of a diverse portfolio of real estate assets across a growing footprint in the eastern U.S.

Were all owners here. This not only sets us apart but deeply influences our culture and operations. Every team member demonstrates adeeper sense of ownership and accountabilityin both their daily tasks and the collective success of the organization. Learn more about our culture at .

Summary of Responsibilities

The Real Estate Attorney will assist 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.

Essential Job Functions

• Draft review and negotiate purchase and sale agreements.
• Manage and oversee the legal functions related to the acquisition and disposition of properties.
• Draft review and negotiate commercial leases estoppels and subordination agreements.
• Review and negotiate financing agreements with lenders.
• Review title commitments and surveys prepare title / survey objection letters and interface directly with Merus paralegals title companies and surveyors to resolve any issues or discrepancies.
• Review environmental reports and work to resolve any 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 as needed including but not limited to corporate and real estate law.

Essential Competencies

Position Requirements

Qualifications and Experience

Safety Hazard of the Job

Normal safety hazards associated with office work and with occasional observational visits to construction sites.

Physical Demands

Low physical effort required to sit stand at files bend stoop lift and walk. Maximum unassisted lift is 35 lbs. Average lift is less than 10 lbs. Requires ability to use a keyboard and monitor. Also requires the ability to communicate verbally both in person and on the telephone. May require some travel by car.

Environmental Requirements

Average inside office environment. Average office noise levels. No personal protective equipment is required. Ambient temperature is between 68F and 76F.

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. The employee will also perform other reasonably related business duties as assigned by their immediate supervisor and other management as required. This job description is not a contract or offer for employment and either you or Merus may terminate employment at any time for any reason.

Key Skills

EAM,Economics,IT Business Analysis,Information Security,Android Development

Employment Type : Full Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1