Commercial Real Estate Attorney

D&K Law, P.A. is seeking a Commercial Real Estate Attorney with 3 – 5 years of experience to join our team. D&K Law, P.A. is a “captive” real estate law firm for Sterling Organization, a vertically integrated private equity real estate investment firm whose platform is focused on investing primarily in retail and consumer logistics real estate assets in major markets within the United States in partnership with institutional investors.

D&K Law, P.A. is committed to building and growing a talented and diverse workforce and fostering an inclusive and equitable environment that welcomes individuals from all backgrounds and cultures and appreciates all perspectives. Our firm is dedicated to providing the highest level of services to Sterling. The Commercial Real Estate Attorney will assist with all legal matters for Sterling, including property management, leasing, construction, litigation management, and general commercial real estate legal matters.

Sterling is in an acquisition mode and rapidly growing. Therefore, the individual must be able to cope and thrive in a fast-paced, challenging environment and must have a “whatever it takes” attitude.

D&K Law, P.A. and S terling are each headquartered in West Palm Beach, Florida.

• Property Management Matters:
  Handling and advising on tenant disputes, including enforcement of lease obligations and resolution of operational conflicts, drafting landlord notices, drafting and reviewing contracts related to property operations, vendor services, and facilities management.
• Lease Matters:
  Preparing, negotiating, reviewing, analyzing and abstracting retail leases and miscellaneous lease documents.
• Construction Matters:
  Support Sterling’s construction department with all construction related matters, including preparing and negotiating construction agreements, reviewing and revising permit applications, and reviewing and analyzing title and survey matters.
• Consulting:
  Work directly with Sterling’s senior management and leadership to provide advice on various legal matters, including issues that arise in connection with acquisitions, dispositions, and redevelopment matters, as well as assisting with outside litigation matters. Develop and implement best practices and process improvements.

• Admitted to practice in the State of Florida or willing to sit for the Florida Bar exam within a reasonable period after hiring.
• Strong record of academic achievement.
• Experience in commercial real estate, preferably in a large law firm environment representing real estate private equity funds and/or other institutional owners and investors.
• Experience with retail leasing and operations a plus.
• Practical-minded business attorney who is a team player, enthusiastic, energetic, proactive, responsive and service-driven.
• Must be able to build strong personal relationships with Sterling management, be highly organized, have exceptional written and oral communication skills, be detail oriented and be able to take on multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment, have a can-do attitude and be able to work on short deadlines when required.