Posted on March 6, 2024
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Responsibilities and practice
Dentons US LLP is seeking a staff associate with excellent academic credentials and 1-3 years of legal experience to join our sophisticated, multifaceted and highly-regarded Real Estate practice.
The staff associate hired for this position will work collaboratively with dedicated partners and associates on a variety of complex transactional matters, and will assume such responsibilities as:
Contributing to the coordination and execution of a broad range of complex transactional matters such as real estate financing, commercial real estate development, acquisitions, and sales, asset-based lending, tax credit transactions and commercial leasing
Assisting in the preparation of real estate loan, purchase, sale, loan servicing and ancillary related documents, including purchase and sale agreements, conveyance documents, easements, security instruments, notes, guaranties and general agreements
Preparing for and supporting closings, including obtaining required documents, preparing documents to be executed and confirming contents of appropriate closing checklists
Performing due diligence and conducting routine fact or legal research
Other duties as may be assigned to fully meet the requirements, billable and performance based, of the position
This is an excellent opportunity to work in a dynamic and team-oriented atmosphere while enjoying the benefits and resources of a large, international law firm.
Dentons' fully-integrated US Real Estate team provides indispensable advice from local, regional, national and global perspectives at every juncture within the industry.
Clients draw on our knowledge and resources to take a deal from concept to completion, and rely on our forward facing group to sit at the deal table and provide a robust menu of services across the industry.
No challenge is too tough, no structure too difficult—the Dentons US Real Estate team is with our clients every step of the way.
Dentons US LLP offers a competitive salary and benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401k, short-term/long-term disability, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, paid time off, paid holidays and discretionary bonuses.
Position requirements
Personal skills/attributes
Possesses outstanding oral and written communication skills
Has strong interpersonal skills as well as excellent analytical and organizational skills
Is comfortable managing multiple workloads and can prioritize work effectively
Embraces teamwork and values collaboration
Technical skills
1-3 years of commercial real estate transactional experience is required
Previous law firm experience is required
Other requirements
Must be licensed to practice law in the State of Missouri and be in good standing
Must include a law school transcript with application
Equal opportunities
Dentons US LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Individuals with Disabilities and Protected Veterans.
We are an Affirmative Action Employer.
Pursuant to local ordinances, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
How to apply
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