Real Estate - General Attorney in Hagerstown, MD

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Senior Counsel - Commercial and Real Estate Duties: The candidate provides legal advice to clients on complex matters. Combines the knowledge of one or more legal specialties with sound business acumen, and knowledge of business goals and objectives. Resolves legal issues and provides proactive, business-savvy legal advice and counsel. Manages complex matters. Retains and supervises/manages outside counsel on select matters. Anticipates internal/external business and regulatory issues and provides applicable legal advice. Reviews and revises legal documents. Negotiates with outside parties on contractual issues and legal disputes. Assists in training clients on legal issues. Communicates with clients regarding status updates.

Qualification and Experience

Required Qualifications: A Juris Doctor Degree from an accredited law school. Licensed to practice law in at least one state in the U.S. and a member in good standing with the State Bar. Exemplary personal and professional integrity and business ethics. Commitment to diversity and respect for others. Experience with independent case handling responsibility. Ability to function autonomously. Ability to balance the legal issues of a project with the goals of the business through the demonstration of strong, pragmatic business acumen and the ability to recognize the business consequences of legal advice. Strong, logical legal mind with the ability to apply abstract concepts of law to make timely, well-reasoned, and appropriate decisions to solve problems. Ability to work efficiently under time pressures and deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Adaptable to changing environments. Sound judgment. Strong leadership, managerial and interpersonal skills, including the ability to engender trust, respect, and confidence. Strong counseling skills and able to work closely with clients. Strong oral and written communication skills. Strong negotiating skills. Knowledge of state and federal laws. Knowledge of interaction between state and federal laws and agencies. Litigation skill set. Problem-solving skills. Presentation skills. Overtime and some travel required. Has significant experience and subject matter expertise.

Preferred Qualifications: Experience in the utility industry or other regulated industries is strongly preferred. Experience at a law firm or publically traded corporation preferred. Experience with the health and safety laws, enterprise records management, emergency response, or business continuity preferred. Has significant experience and subject matter expertise. Will typically have at least 5+ years of experience.

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Job Requisition ID: R00928733

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