Be a part of something great and find yourself At Home, At Sherman! Our commitment to people and our vision for the future, combined with our history of success spanning decades, makes Sherman Associates who we are. We have become an industry leader by fulfilling our mission of Building Communities, Enriching Neighborhoods, and Empowering People.

Our legal team here at Sherman Associates is seeking a skilled Assistant General Counsel. The Assistant General Counsel provides legal representation and support for real estate development, acquisitions, refinancing, and a variety of corporate and operational matters throughout Sherman Associates.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Works on all aspects of multifamily and commercial real estate development transactions, including negotiating and drafting acquisition and sales documents, leasing documents, construction and design documents, development agreements, and loan documents involving a variety of sources of financing.
• Negotiates and drafts a variety of commercial contracts; conducts title and survey review.
• Provides day?to?day advice to internal customers.
• Monitors laws, regulations and industry best practices affecting real estate developers and property managers to provide business-oriented advice to compliance and business partners responsible for the company’s operations
• Works with representatives from various corporate departments on operational and corporate matters.
• Participates in special projects and assume additional responsibilities for other aspects of the company’s business such as corporate governance, employment and litigation as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Experience:

• 
  J.D. degree required.
• Must be licensed to practice law in applicable states/jurisdictions; Admission to the Colorado Bar is required or pending .
• 5+ years of real estate law experience ranging from general real estate legal matters such as conveyances, leasing, subdivision matters and lending work to experience with corporate contracts.
• Experience with affordable housing law strongly desired.
• A strong background in finance is preferred.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Strong work ethic and positive attitude.
• Ability to work independently; to prioritize and manage multiple tasks under tight deadlines.
• Detail-oriented, with strong organizational, problem-solving and administrative skills.
• Willing to learn and be open to suggestions/ideas to improve productivity and efficiency.
• Committed to providing superior work product.
• Have excellent drafting, analytical, and communication skills.
• Ability to exercise judgment and suggest creative approaches to new issues.
• Possesses initiative and thrives in a fast-paced work environment.
• Is team-oriented and flexible in assuming new responsibilities as they arise.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and SharePoint.

Sherman Associates is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We encourage women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans to apply.

This job advertisement is intended to provide information essential to understanding the scope of the position. It is not an exhaustive list of skills, duties, responsibilities or working conditions associated with the position.

Only applicants who complete our online application process will be considered for employment. Applicants that need reasonable accommodations to complete the application process may contact careers@sherman-associates.com
From: Sherman Associates

Benefits:

Sherman Associates strives to lead the market in the benefits we offer. In addition to medical, dental, vision and supplemental benefits, what sets us apart includes

• Fully paid short term disability
• Fully paid life insurance
• Fully paid employee assistance program
• Fully vested 401k company match program
• Paid holidays and robust PTO program
• Best in class learning and development opportunities
• Starbucks and Hotel discounts
• Charitable giving strategy with corporate match