Corporate - General Attorney / Real Estate - General Attorney in Baltimore, MD

Government

Baltimore, MD

Corporate - General Attorney / Real Estate - General Attorney in Baltimore, MD

Attorney

1-2 yrs required

No

Job Title: Corporate Real Estate, Assistant Solicitor

Job Responsibilities:
The primary responsibilities of the Corporate Real Estate, Assistant Solicitor within the Department of Law in Baltimore City involve handling a variety of legal matters related to real estate transactions and compliance. Key duties include:

- Monitoring legal risks in real estate documentation and advising clients accordingly.
- Interpreting laws, rulings, and regulations applicable to real estate transactions.
- Drafting and negotiating terms for real estate transactions.
- Preparing routine leases, titles, and amendments.
- Ensuring that appropriate approvals are in place before executing real estate transactions.
- Representing the City in the purchase and sale of properties.
- Defending municipal code litigation.
- Providing legal and general advisory services associated with a large-scale real estate portfolio on behalf of the City.

Education and Experience Information:
Candidates must possess a law degree from an accredited law school and be admitted to the Bar of the State of Maryland. While a minimum of 1-2 years of experience in transactional law or real estate law is preferred, candidates should also demonstrate:

- Strong experience in real estate law and industry knowledge, including litigation, lease transactions, property management, and purchase and sale transactions.
- Solid experience in title insurance underwriting, curative processes, and claims handling.
- The ability to manage and prioritize multiple complex matters.
- Exceptional oral and written communication skills.
- The ability to establish and maintain effective, collaborative working relationships with colleagues and external parties.
- The ability to work independently, meet deadlines, and handle multiple tasks.
- Professionalism under pressure and strong ownership of tasks and responsibilities.
- Strong interpersonal skills for interaction with the public and various agencies.
- Proficiency in technology, including electronic discovery, Microsoft Office, and legal research platforms like Westlaw.
- A willingness to perform with minimal administrative support.

Salary Information:
The position offers an annual salary range of $79, to $127,, with a starting pay of $79, annually.

Additional Information:
Eligible candidates under final consideration must complete a Criminal Background Check and/or Fingerprint authorization successfully. All selected individuals, including current city employees, must complete a mandatory six-month probation period.

Baltimore City Government is committed to equal employment opportunities and a workplace that values diversity, equity, and inclusion. Discrimination based on race, color, religion, age, sex, ancestry, creed, national origin, disability status, genetics, marital status, military service, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws is prohibited. Applicants requiring accommodations during the hiring process should contact the Department of Human Resources directly, without attaching requests for accommodation to the application.