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At Walter Haverfield, we are committed to ensuring our rich history of comprehensive service continues well into the future. For over 90 years, our firm has set itself apart due in part to one key factor — our skilled, dedicated attorneys delivering the full spectrum of top-line legal services to an ever-growing client base.
Since 1932, Walter Haverfield has been celebrated by our employees and clients alike. As an employer, we are known for cultivating a positive work environment, promoting collaboration among practice group attorneys and staff, ensuring respect for all, and most importantly, acknowledging and appreciating a job well done. We also understand our employees’ needs for professional development, and ongoing health and wellness support, in addition to flexibility and competitive benefits in an inclusive environment.
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Walter Haverfield is seeking a skilled mid-level/senior associate to join our team. The ideal candidate will possess 5-7 years of experience specializing in commercial real estate law with a focus on leasing transactions.
Responsibilities
- Draft, negotiate, and manage lease transactions from inception to completion, with direct client contact and minimal partner supervision.
- Handle various aspects of leasing transactions, including lease extensions, lease expansions, lease amendments, recognition agreements, SNDAs and other documents customarily associated with commercial lease transactions.
- Provide strategic advice and counsel to clients on lease agreements and related transactions.
- Oversee junior associates and legal staff in lease-related tasks, delegating responsibilities as needed.
- Collaborate effectively and directly with internal teams and external parties including developers, landlords, tenants and real estate brokers.
Qualifications
- Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
- 5-7 years of experience in commercial real estate law, with a significant focus on leasing transactions across retail, office and industrial properties.
- Proven record of independently handling commercial lease negotiations and transactions with minimal partner supervision.
- Strong understanding of commercial real estate contracts, leasing agreements, and general real estate law.
- Experience in acquisition, disposition and commercial development transactions is highly desirable.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to articulate complex legal issues clearly and concisely.
- Detail-oriented, organized with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Benefits and Compensation
We offer a competitive compensation package commensurate with experience, including salary, bonus, and comprehensive benefits such as healthcare, retirement plans, and professional development opportunities.
Equal Opportunity Employer
We are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other legally protected status.
Walter Haverfield
Founded in 1932, Walter Haverfield is a leading business law firm located in Cleveland and Columbus. The firm is continually recognized for providing sophisticated transactional and litigation guidance to publicly traded companies and privately held businesses, as well as financial institutions, private equity sponsors, executives, and individuals. At Walter Haverfield, your success is our mandate.
To apply, please send your resume and cover letter to:
Traci Sage | Director of Human Resources | hiring@walterhav.com
Walter Haverfield is seeking a skilled mid-level/senior associate to join our team. The ideal candidate will possess 5-7 years of experience specializing in finance-focused commercial real estate transactions.
Responsibilities
- Lead and manage commercial real estate finance transactions, independently, with minimal partner supervision, from inception to completion.
- Draft and negotiate complex loan documents and agreements for transactions involving multiple lenders and financing sources.
- Oversee due diligence, including title and survey matters, ensuring accuracy and compliance with client and legal requirements.
- Provide guidance and supervision to junior associates and paralegals on assigned tasks, delegating responsibilities as needed.
- Participate and contribute to the acquisition and disposition portion of the transactions as needed.
Qualifications
- Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
- 5-7 years of experience in commercial real estate finance, demonstrating proficiency in both borrower and lender-side representations.
- Proven ability to independently manage complex transactions with minimal partner oversight.
- Strong drafting and negotiation skills, particularly in commercial loan documentation and intercreditor agreements.
- Familiarity with tax credit transactions is highly desirable.
- Experience in commercial real estate acquisitions and depositions is highly desirable.
Benefits and Compensation
We offer a competitive compensation package commensurate with experience, including salary, bonus, and comprehensive benefits such as healthcare, retirement plans, and professional development opportunities.
Equal Opportunity Employer
We are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other legally protected status.
Walter Haverfield
Founded in 1932, Walter Haverfield is a leading business law firm located in Cleveland and Columbus. The firm is continually recognized for providing sophisticated transactional and litigation guidance to publicly traded companies and privately held businesses, as well as financial institutions, private equity sponsors, executives, and individuals. At Walter Haverfield, your success is our mandate.
To apply, please send your resume and cover letter to:
Traci Sage | Director of Human Resources | hiring@walterhav.com