Description

Description: With bold growth in recent years, Fox Rothschild brings together 1,000 attorneys coast to coast. We offer the reach and resources of a national law firm combined with the personal touch and connections of a boutique firm. We are invested in ensuring our associates receive enriching experiences and collaborative opportunities that will propel them forward in their career development.

Fox Rothschild has an opening in Dallas, TX for an Associate in our Real Estate Department. The role will support the Dallas commercial real estate transactions practice group (currently consisting of 2 Partners and 1 Counsel), which also works with and supports the firm’s overall real estate and other practices nationwide. The ideal candidate will have at least two to five years of experience with commercial real estate transactions. We are not currently accepting resumes from search firms for this position.

Qualifications: Juris Doctorate (JD) from a strong accredited law school required. Must be licensed in the State of Texas.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

• Strong verbal skills, writing skills, and academic record.
• Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills with a strong work ethic and attention to detail.
• Experience in commercial real estate transactions involving one or more areas such as retail, industrial, multifamily and office.
• Experience representing clients engaged in mixed-use developments, and also in the purchase, sale, leasing and financing of retail, industrial, multifamily and office properties preferred.
• Experience with pre-litigation dispute resolution in real estate matters is preferred but not required.
• Experience advising municipalities or major cities on affordable housing development and/or in land use or zoning matters is preferred but not required.
• At least some significant experience drafting and negotiating commercial lease agreements is required.

Work Environment & Physical Demands

• This job operates in a clerical, office setting. This role routinely uses standard office equipment including, but not limited to computers, telephones, printers, and copiers.

Physical Requirements

• Sedentary work: Exertion of physical strength to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects up to 10 pounds. Work involves sitting most of the time. Walking and standing is often necessary in carrying out job duties.

Visual Acuity

• Worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading.

Compensation & Benefits

• For information on Fox Rothschild's compensation and benefits visit: Compensation & Benefits (foxrothschild.com).

DISCLAIMER

Fox Rothschild is under no obligation to provide sponsorship for this position. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis now and in the future.

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not a contractor employment agreement and is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of all functions, responsibilities, or requirements the employee may be required to perform, and the employee may be required to perform additional duties. Additionally, management reserves the right to review and revise the job description at any time. Employment with the firm is at-will. Employees must be able to satisfactorily perform all of the essential functions of the position with or without a reasonable accommodation. If an accommodation request would cause an undue hardship or a safety concern, the individual may not be eligible for the position.

Equal Opportunity Employer - vets, disability