Vice President and Associate General Counsel

Bethesda, MD, United States

Founded in 1892, B. F. Saul Company has been one of the most successful privately-owned real estate companies in the United States. Our growth has been the results of a commitment to exacting standards and the belief that knowledge of the marketplace, when paired with the ability to commit to substantial resources, will bring exceptional rewards. B. F. Saul Company has a variety of skilled professionals within the following operating divisions, Property Management, Leasing, Hospitality Group, Residential, Insurance, Construction & Development. The B. F. Saul Company concentrates on ownership, development, and construction of commercial real estate.

Overview: Provide counsel on real estate and other business transactions and documents (other than leases) to the various departments and companies within and affiliated with B. F. Saul Company and assist supervisor as requested.

To learn more about this opportunity, please contact:

Debbie Tang

Partner, Bridge Partners

[email protected]

Larry Griffin

Partner, Bridge Partners

[email protected]

Key Responsibilities: Duties will include, but are not limited to the following: Real Estate Acquisitions and Disposition: Draft, review and negotiate purchase and sale agreements and related documents; review and advise on proposed deal structure; assist with due diligence, including title and survey; review zoning and other legal issues; prepare for and assist in closings

Real Estate Development and Construction: Draft, review and negotiate development agreements, applicable recorded covenants, agreements with adjacent property owners, construction contracts, architect and engineer agreements, easements and rights of way, and other documents arising in development and construction process; assist in obtaining required lender consents; research and advise on legal issues

Financings: Review and negotiate financing documents for various types of real estate loans and corporate lines of credit; advise business and finance people concerning current “market” on various provisions and requirements of lenders; perform and supervise due diligence, including title and survey; prepare for and assist in closings; obtain lender consents (e.g., for easements) required post-closing

Hotel Operations: Draft, review, and negotiate contracts and other documents (including franchise agreements and block booking and conference services agreements) arising in the operation of hotel properties; research and advise on legal issues in operations and existing business arrangements

Residential Operations: Draft, review, and negotiate vendor and service contracts and other documents arising in the operation of multifamily properties; manage outside counsel on landlord-tenant matters; with advice from outside counsel, research and advise the Residential Department and senior management on compliance with applicable landlord-tenant law and housing regulations

Miscellaneous Projects: Advise and assist business and finance people with various real estate, corporate and contractual questions that may arise concerning existing or proposed transactions and contractual arrangements (including service agreements with third party professionals and computer and telecom systems matters); research law and review documents; prepare memoranda on applicable issues; negotiate with opposing counsel as required; advise various departments concerning standard forms (other than leases) to be used in business operations, and draft or revise forms; provide counsel regarding general business entity matters; review and draft inter-affiliate arrangements

Outside Counsel: Engage and supervise outside counsel for major transactions and a variety of specialty legal issues (e.g., zoning); engage various real estate professional, such as surveyors, architects, engineers, consultants

Skills & Abilities: Intent to make a long-term commitment to the organization

Ability and willingness to understand the business context and think creatively to find solutions to business challenges, rather than just raise legal objections

Willingness to do whatever level work internal clients require, from very basic to extremely complex

Sensitivity to typical large organization structural and interpersonal issues

Prioritize and manage competing and sometimes conflicting priorities

Experience giving advice people will rely on

Professional Experience: At least six years of relevant legal experience

Top notch training and substantial hands-on experience in real estate (other than leasing), and experience in corporate and general transactional areas

Experience in working independently, as well as working comfortably with supervisor. Strong inter-personal skills and direct negotiating experience sufficient to support daily interaction with, and direction to, senior management and negotiation with opposing counsel and other third parties

Strong language skills and broad drafting experience

Strong research skills (particularly using internet) and broad computer skills (including proficiency at typing)

Desirable: some large firm training and experience and SEC compliance experience

The Person: Experience in fast-moving and dynamic environments.

Broad knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Photoshop, Adobe Acrobat)

Ability to work independently on assigned tasks as well as to accept direction on given assignments

A proven track record of success in positions that required a strong mix of business skills, strategic thinking, and sound judgment

Anticipates crises and problems

Displays curiosity and a passion for learning

Strong emotional intelligence and ability to build trust in a variety of relationships

Proactive, creative, and energetic

Education: Undergraduate and law degrees

Continuing legal education (as required by relevant bar associations)

Law license and active bar membership in one or more jurisdictions (not necessarily Maryland)

Why B. F. Saul? High-energy, collaborative, and collegial environment.

Join the real estate industry’s best and brightest.

Consistently named a Top Workplace by The Washington Post

B. F. Saul Company is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We promote diversity and equality within all facets of our organization, and we foster an environment that recognizes employees’ unique skillsets and ensure that all employees have an equal opportunity to grow and advance.

If you are a candidate in need of assistance or an accommodation in the application process, please contact [email protected] or 301-986-6000.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

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