Squire Patton Boggs is seeking an Associate to join our Real Estate practice group in our Phoenix or Tampa offices.About the Practice: 
​Ranked as one of the top fifteen ‘most powerful Real Estate Law firms’ by Commercial Property Executive, our global 235-member team provides comprehensive, results-driven legal services to guide clients in all real estate sectors: office, retail, industrial, multi-family residential, health-care and hospitality through all aspects of commercial real estate activity.Responsibilities:
​The individual hired for this position will support and work directly with senior level attorneys in Phoenix, Tampa, and other US offices handling complex commercial real estate development and purchase and sale transactions, financing (representing both borrowers and lenders) and leasing (representing landlords and tenants). Responsibilities will include, but not be limited to: 

Drafting and negotiating purchase and sale agreements, easements, declarations and other development related documents
Drafting and negotiating loan documents
Preparing and negotiating leases in all sectors
Closing acquisition, sale and financing transactions
Working through complex title insurance issues
Supervision of junior associates

The position offers the opportunity to assume significant responsibility in a collegial work environment with competitive compensation and benefits.Academic and Professional Qualifications:

Possess a JD from an accredited law school
Strong academic record
Admitted to a US State Bar and in good standing.  Admission to the Bar in the state of the primary office is expected if not currently admitted.

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

At least 3-6 years of relevant current experience working in a law firm in a transactional practice
Strong organizational, reasoning and analytical skills
Excellent written and verbal communication abilities
Flexibility, composure and the ability to prioritize and handle urgent tasks and requests simultaneously with a high level of competence and accuracy; the ability to remain composed and professional under stressful circumstances; commitment to ethical and confidentiality requirements; strong client service skills
Ability to work without constant supervision, demonstrating initiative in seeking work and managing work load; active in formulating and recommending projects or alternative ways to complete projects that will benefit the case/client

Application Process:
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In order to be considered for a position at Squire Patton Boggs, you must formally apply online. Resumes should be accompanied by unofficial law school transcript and a recent writing sample (10 pages max). Please include a cover page with your writing sample that describes the piece you are submitting and how you may have modified it from its original format. We are not accepting third party submissions.
 
Squire Patton Boggs is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion or creed, sex, national origin, citizenship status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or any other condition protected by applicable law. This non-discrimination policy applies to all aspects of employment.