In-House Legal Counsel

Surrency Realty Group is a real estate investment firm. We are known for being a great place to work and build a blossoming career. We work directly with a portfolio of clients nationwide.

Our development is driven by delivering exceptional and realistic results for our investors/clients. As a result, it has empowered our culture, which has enabled personal and professional development for our staff. We make our employees happy and our clients are able to benefit!

If you are a passionate individual that is looking to jump start or grow your career, join our team.
We want to hear from you!

Job Overview

The candidate will work in Corporate Department. Must have specialization in Investment Management. This position reports directly to the President.

• Responsible for advising and counseling on investment legal matters.
• Monitor legal risk in real estate documentation and advise clients accordingly.
• Interpret laws, rulings and regulations for real estate transactions.
• Draft and negotiate real estate transactions.
• Draft routine leases and amendments.
• Ensure that appropriate approvals are in place before real estate transactions are executed.
• Manage regulatory and compliance related services.
• Represent the company in purchases and sales of properties.
• Defend the municipal code litigation.
• Support legal and general advisory needs associated with a large-scale real estate portfolio.
• Strong knowledge of ERISA and state regulations is required as is admission to the GA Bar.

Qualifications:

• Juris Doctorate Degree with current state license and 5+ years of real estate law experience
• IT savvy, fully conversant and proficient in Microsoft Office and related software packages.
• Handle pressure, complexity and multiple tasks simultaneously and unsupervised.
• Successfully interact with a dispersed team, other executive, customers and administrative assistants.
• Excellent interpersonal, organization and communication skills appropriate to a multi-cultural and diverse working environment.Admitted as a Notary Public (essential).
• Strong experience in real estate law and industry knowledge that includes litigation, lease transactions, property management, and purchase and sale transactions.
• Solid experience in title insurance underwriting, curative and claims.
• Good understanding of Foreclosure.
• Excellent language skills both verbal & written in English; other languages an asset.
• Strong problem analytical and solving skills that allow to proactively anticipate requirements.
• High work ethics, able to maintain a very high degree of confidentiality and discretion.
• Possess executive presence, maturity and judgment, honest and reliable.
• Enthusiastic with a positive outlook and willingness to help or step in where needed.
• Willing to work flexible hours as required.

Primary Location:USA-GA-Atlanta
Education Level: Juris Doctorate Degree
Relocation Available:No

 How to Apply

• Submit your resume below.
• While we sincerely appreciate all applications, only those candidates selected for interview will be contacted.
• Please note the selected candidate will be required to submit to background checks such as education, employment, criminal, drug and alcohol testing.
• No phone calls or third-party agencies please.