We are looking for an attorney who can bring sound legal judgment and practical business insight to a diverse mix of corporate and commercial real estate matters in Dedham, Massachusetts. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with leadership on transactions, entity governance, contracts, and investment-related activities while handling sophisticated legal work with a high degree of ownership. The ideal candidate is comfortable balancing independent matter management with collaboration across clients, advisors, and other stakeholders.
Responsibilities:
- Provide legal guidance on the creation, governance, and ongoing administration of business entities, including corporations, limited liability companies, partnerships, trusts, and nonprofit organizations.
- Prepare, analyze, and revise a wide range of organizational and transactional documents, such as operating agreements, shareholder arrangements, partnership agreements, resolutions, consents, and related records.
- Support strategic business transactions by assisting with acquisitions, sales, restructurings, mergers, reorganizations, and other corporate changes.
- Counsel owners and senior leaders on governance obligations, decision-making authority, fiduciary considerations, and legal risk exposure.
- Draft, review, and negotiate commercial real estate documents, including purchase and sale agreements, leases, amendments, assignments, and property management agreements.
- Structure, negotiate, and evaluate commercial contracts to align legal protections with business objectives.
- Conduct legal due diligence, summarize key findings, and identify transactional or operational risks that may affect business decisions.
- Help design transaction structures that support investment goals, ownership strategies, and long-term portfolio management needs.
- At least 2 years of legal experience, with a strong foundation in corporate, transactional, or commercial real estate matters.
- Demonstrated ability to draft and negotiate complex legal documents with precision and sound judgment.
- Working knowledge of entity formation, corporate governance, and business transaction support.
- Experience reviewing and advising on commercial contracts and real estate agreements.
- Ability to identify legal and business risks and communicate practical recommendations clearly.
- Strong organizational skills with the capacity to manage matters independently while coordinating with multiple stakeholders.
- Licensed attorney in good standing, or eligible to practice law in the applicable jurisdiction.