Velocity Venture Partners seeks a mid-level real estate Attorney with experience in commercial real estate to join our growing Bala Cynwyd, PA real estate investment firm. Required experience includes drafting and negotiating commercial real estate leases. Large law firm experience strongly preferred. Candidate must also have significant experience and facility with limited liability company operating agreements, joint venture structuring and documentation.

Responsibilities will include (among other duties):

• Preparing and negotiating lease documents, such as lease agreements, renewals, subordination agreements, consents, assignments, etc.
• Analyze complex administrative and operational data and issues, interpret laws and regulations, evaluate alternatives, and develop strategies for effective resolution of tenant issues.
• Provide legal advice on property management issues, lease renewals, assignments, subleases, and other aspects of leasing transactions.
• Organizing real estate acquisition and sale closings.
• Preparing and “running” closing checklists and checklist calls.
• Reviewing, substantively analyzing and summarizing title commitments, surveys, zoning reports and similar real property diligence.
• Facilitating communications between transaction counterparties and their counsel(s).
• Monitoring and meeting transaction deadlines.
• Managing tenant litigation matters assigned to outside counsel.
• Document management and retention.

Qualifications:

• Must be admitted to the Bar in Pennsylvania and/or New Jersey and must be in good standing.
• At least 5 years prior associate attorney (or above) experience at a law firm and/or in-house position.
• Strong interpersonal skills including the ability to respond productively to direction and feedback, and to work well with staff and leadership at all levels.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively in a virtual environment.
• Ability to manage workflow and work under tight deadlines and other time constraints with competing and shifting priorities.
• Outstanding attention to detail and accuracy, and commitment to work product that is thorough, complete, and excellent is needed. Must be a team player and have a spirit of camaraderie and collaboration. Strong written and verbal communication skills are also critical.

Benefits:

• Competitive pay.
• Paid holidays and vacation.
• Access to 401k, medical, vision, and dental insurance.
• Collegial and casual work environment.
• Potential bonus and investment opportunities.