Construction Attorney Forest City - SelectLeaders

Relocation: Possible

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Forest City Enterprises, Inc. is a NYSE-listed national real estate company. The Company is principally engaged in the ownership, development, management and acquisition of commercial and residential real estate and land throughout the United States. Forest City associates are committed to creating superior communities where people live, work, shop and stay. Our experienced leadership team has a passion for real estate and a commitment to pursuing a shared vision of what needs to be done and how to make it happen.

Experience

10 years of progressively responsible experience in Real Estate law with an emphasis on Construction law. Experience should include ability to draft, review and negotiate construction contracts, architect contracts and design/build; be familiar with AIA contracts and processes; have experience handling mechanics liens and the bonding process; and other types of real estate practice experience.

Position Summary

Responsible for handling somewhat complex to very complex legal matters in support of one or more specific business units (or a functional area such as Leasing), including those transactional matters associated with construction, development, acquisitions, dispositions, financings, settlements and litigation. Ensures compliance with laws and regulations and advises SBU clients and management on legal matters. Oversees the work of and collaborates with outside counsel on legal matters. May be responsible for management and development of legal staff, as assigned.

Essential Job Functions
1.Works with management to understand business strategy and priorities to effectively support associated legal requirements. Provides legal advice to management on various matters.

2.May handle settlements and oversee litigation, while protecting corporate business interests. Maintains current knowledge of regulations and laws and advises SBU clients regarding changes that may affect current contractual arrangements or business. Prepares, negotiates and reviews legal documents as appropriate. Anticipates and guards against legal risks that involve the company and/or its business partners.

3.May assign projects to staff and oversees completion of assignments within required timeframes and to agreed upon requirements. Manages work assigned to outside counsel.

Contacts
Internal contacts include: SBU Management, General Counsel, Associate General Counsels, Legal Staff, Business unit personnel.

External contacts include: Outside legal counsel, legal staff at other companies, regulators.

Financial Responsibility
Advises management on matters with multimillion dollar financial impacts.

Supervisory Responsibility
May supervise Staff Attorneys, Paralegals, Corporate Counsels, Interns and/or office staff.

Education
A law degree from an accredited institution along with being admitted into a state bar.

Other Skills

Excellent negotiation and oral/written communications skills required with the ability to build productive relationships with internal and external business partners. Effective organization and planning skills with the ability to operate in a demanding environment while managing multiple priorities. Demonstrated success in meeting required deadlines. Must possess strong knowledge of business principles and strategy. Strong analytical skills required. Computer skills including Microsoft Office.

Travel
Travel for this position is less than 10%; rarely.

Associates are expected to come to work punctually every scheduled work day, presenting a professional and positive Company image in keeping with the objectives of the Company and the residents and/or tenants' welfare. This job description is not meant to be an all-inclusive list of duties, functions, and/or responsibilities of this position. Other related functions and responsibilities may be assigned by the immediate supervisor as required to complete assignments or initiatives. Forest City Enterprises reserves the right to change, add, delete or modify job functions as necessary based on business necessity. The Company or associate, independently, has the right to terminate employment at any time for any reason; employment is at will. This job description does not promise or guarantee continued employment with Forest City Enterprises.

EOE M/F/V/H

Drug Free Workplace

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