ProspectBlue is currently partnering with a local law firm in Richmond, VA seeking a partner attorney that primarily specializes in corporate transactional law: business representation, capital formation and finance, commercial real estate, asset protection, business succession planning and business litigation.  

Responsibilities: 

·Purchase and sale of developed and undeveloped real estate, and the negotiation of related real estate financings, joint ventures and development-related work

·Active engagement in all facets of real estate syndications (tenant in common syndications, Delaware statutory trust syndications, real estate funds)

·Corporate finance, public and private securities offerings, private equity and corporate governance issues, with a particular focus on real estate investment trusts (REITs), 1031 syndications (DSTs/TICs) and private placements of real estate investments

·Negotiate complex, large real estate transactions, the acquisition and sale of income-producing investment properties, including multifamily, assisted-living, office, hotel, retail and student housing project

Consistently anticipates, guards against, provides timely evaluation and guidance of, and proposes mitigation strategies for and advises management of potential risks in contractual, regulatory, compliance, financial and legal areas.

·Responds promptly to requests for legal advice from internal employees, summarizing and communicating legal concepts.

·Advises internal employees regarding legal and business issues, including identifying, managing and communicating risks and opportunities associated with specific agreements, approval processes, company policies and procedures, negotiation strategy, business objectives and initiatives.

·Supports corporate governance and compliance programs through providing legal review of corporate policies, processes and procedures in support of functional groups.

Required skills:

·6+ years of experience as an attorney

·Heavy securities and corporate law background and experience in Real Estate Investment Trusts (REIT), alternative investments and Regulation A offerings

·Active and good standing with State Bar. VA is preferred but if not, eligible for reciprocity from another state.

This is a direct hire opportunity offering a comprehensive benefits package.