SVP Legal, Real Estate Development & Capital Markets

Comstock Companies

Location
Virginia-Reston
Description
<div id="jobDescriptionText" class="jobsearch-JobComponent-description css-16y4thd eu4oa1w0"><div> <h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Description</b></h3> <div> <br> We are seeking a dynamic legal professional to support our Finance department with debt and equity capital market transactions for large-scale mixed-use real estate projects. Responsibilities include advising on legal issues related to development and construction, drafting and negotiating various agreements, and overseeing outside counsel. The role also involves supporting the Acquisitions and Operations departments, partnering with internal clients, and assisting the General Counsel in all legal functions to ensure business objectives are met effectively. </div><br> <h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b> Key Responsibilities</b></h3><br> <ul> <li>Primary support to Finance department in connection with debt and equity capital market transactions for large scale mixed-use real estate projects</li> <li>Render advice to Development and Construction Departments concerning legal issues in connection with the development of large scale mixed-use real estate projects</li> <li>Support to include the drafting and negotiation of professional service and commercial construction agreements, Master POAs, REAs, condominiums, ground leases, franchise agreements and other project specific agreements with third parties and/or the oversight of outside counsel with respect to the same</li> <li>Secondary support of Acquisitions Department in the negotiation and drafting of project related purchase and sale agreements and due diligence matters and support of Operations on office and retail leasing</li> <li>Partner with internal clients and provide sound and prompt guidance to meet business objectives</li> <li>Render advice to company representatives and officers on legal matters</li> <li>Support the General Counsel in all legal functions</li> <li>Engage and supervise outside counsel and review and process outside counsel billings</li> <li>Perform other duties as assigned</li> </ul> <div></div> <h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b><br> Skills, Knowledge and Expertise</b></h3><br> <ul> <li>JD Degree</li> <li>5-12+ years of experience in real estate transactional work</li> <li>Project finance experience a plus</li> <li>Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office/Suite, and any other software program identified as standard</li> <li>Ability to effectively select and supervise outside counsel</li> <li>Must be highly credible and trustworthy, and operate with high degree of integrity</li> <li>Must hold oneself and others accountable and strive for a high level of excellence</li> <li>Must have a positive, can-do attitude and be able to fuel growth and innovation</li> <li>Must be customer-focused and results-oriented</li> <li>Must want to continuously learn and develop</li> <li>Exceptional oral and written communication, active listening, and organizational skills</li> <li>Ability to establish strong working relationships with others in team setting</li> <li>Ability to multitask and prioritize tasks with a strong attention to detail in a fast-paced environment</li> <li>Self-directed and able to work independently, with minimal supervision</li> </ul><br> <h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b> Benefits</b></h3> <div> <br> <b> Compensation:</b><br> <ul> <li>Competitive Salary with Bonus Potential</li> <li>Generous Benefit Package: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K Match, Life Insurance</li> </ul><br> <b> Career Development</b><br> <ul> <li>Opportunities for Advancement within our expanding portfolio</li> <li>Annual Professional Development Funds to fuel your growth</li> </ul><br> <b> Employee Perks (to name a few):</b><br> <ul> <li>Housing Discount</li> <li>Commuter Benefits</li> <li>Free Parking and EV charging</li> <li>Parental Leave Program</li> <li>Enjoy a Friendly Work Environment that values collaboration</li> </ul><br> Explore more perks and possibilities here for growing your career with Comstock Companies! Discover what sets us apart! </div> <h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b><br> About Comstock Companies</b></h3> <div> Comstock Holding Companies®, Inc. (NASDAQ: CHCI) is a diversified real estate organization with a 30+ year history of investing in, developing, acquiring, owning and operating virtually all types of residential, commercial, and mixed-use real estate, while providing supply-chain and management services to institutional investors, lenders, owners and municipalities with interests in real estate.<br> <br> Comstock Holding Companies, Inc. is a developer, operator, and asset manager of mixed-use and transit-oriented development properties in the greater Washington, D.C. metropolitan area, where we focus primarily on select high-growth urban and transitioning “sub-urban” markets.<br> <br> We invest capital for our own account and on behalf of our asset management clients and institutional real estate investors seeking above average risk adjusted returns. Our asset management clients include private and institutional owners and investors in commercial, residential, and mixed-use real estate properties and various governmental bodies that have a vested interest in leveraging the potential of public-private partnerships. </div> </div></div>
Posted
Updated
Practice Areas
Real Estate
Specialties
Finance, P&S, Development, Capital Markets
Experience
12+ years
Employer Type
In-House