Transactions Associate
Prince William County, VA - USA
Job Summary
Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced Transactions Attorney to join our Real Estate and Land Use practice groups. The ideal candidate will bring a strong background in commercial and residential real estate development land use entitlements and complex transactional matters. This role involves advising a diverse client baseincluding local and national home-builders and commercial development entities through every phase of the project lifecycle from initial due diligence to post-closing obligations.
Key Responsibilities
- Transactional & Contract Execution: Draft negotiate and interpret purchase and sale contracts commercial leases development agreements reciprocal easement deeds and loan documents for commercial residential industrial and mixed-use projects.
- Land Use & Entitlements: Represent clients in securing development approvals zoning verifications plan and bond processing and environmental permitting including wetlands and storm water mitigation.
- Due Diligence & Title: Oversee comprehensive due diligence reviews including title examination land use issues and proffer analysis for land acquisition and development.
- Community & Commercial Associations: Draft amend and interpret legal documentation to establish and governing documents for residential commercial and mixed-use property owners associations (HOAs/POAs).
- Specialized Advisory: Advise clients on emerging real estate and business issues including family subdivisions and specialized asset classes such as data centers and hospitality developments.
Education Certifications and Years of Experience
- Juris Doctor (J.D.): Required from an ABA-accredited law school.
- Experience: 3 years of relevant experience in real estate transactions commercial development or land use law.
- Bar Admission: Active member in good standing with the Virginia State Bar (additional bar admissions in Maryland or Pennsylvania a plus).
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
- Industry Knowledge: Demonstrated familiarity with local municipal land use procedures across Northern Virginia and the Washington Metropolitan Area.
- Professional Engagement: Active participation in relevant industry organizations (e.g. NVBIA CAI NAIOP or local bar associations).
Required Skills:
Industry Knowledge: Demonstrated familiarity with local municipal land use procedures across Northern Virginia and the Washington Metropolitan Area. Professional Engagement: Active participation in relevant industry organizations (e.g. NVBIA CAI NAIOP or local bar associations).
Required Education:
Juris Doctor (J.D.): Required from an ABA-accredited law school. Bar Admission: Active license to practice law in Virginia (or eligible for immediate reciprocity) with familiarity with Northern Virginia court systems preferred