Real Estate Counsel

Axiom is currently a skilled Real Estate Lawyer to join our network and provide flexible, variable hourly work to our clients. In this role, you will bring your expertise in real estate law to a diverse client base, including homebuilder and industrial clients. You will provide strategic legal support in a fast-paced environment, focusing on leasing, finance, acquisition, and due diligence matters. In addition to real estate, Axiom is also seeking lawyers skilled in employment law and mergers and acquisitions.

Responsibilities:

• Advise clients on complex leasing transactions, ensuring comprehensive risk assessment and compliance with the latest legal regulations.
• Assist clients with securing loans, managing distressed loan situations, including modifications, extensions, and foreclosures. Provide guidance on financial agreements and negotiate terms that align with client objectives.
• Lead legal processes related to buying and selling real estate assets, such as land, buildings, and apartment complexes. Offer expert advice on acquisitions, preparing legal documents, conducting negotiations, and closing transactions.
• Conduct thorough due diligence, including survey reviews, environmental and water issues, title reviews, and zoning compliance.
• Collaborate with clients to address a variety of real estate-related legal issues, ensuring all legal standards are met.

Qualifications: 

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school and membership in good standing with the Arizona state bar. 
• Extensive experience in real estate finance, acquisition, and leasing, preferably within a law firm setting.
• Proven ability to deliver high-quality legal services at a pace comparable to top-tier law firms.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a dynamic team environment.

 Compensation, Benefits & Location:

This role offers a range of competitive compensation starting at $150,000 and a highly competitive benefits package in the alternative legal services marketplace that includes health benefits, 401K and more.  Axiomites also get access to professional development resources and learning and development programs. Axiomites predominately work remotely, with the exception that some clients require on-site presence.

Axiom is the global leader in high-caliber, on-demand legal talent. Covering North America, the UK, Europe, and APAC, we enable legal departments to drive efficiency and growth and meet the demands of today’s business landscape with best in breed alterative legal services.

Axiom is a leader in diversity, inclusion, and social engagement. Diversity is core to our values and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are proud to be named a best place to work for LGBTQ+ Equality, earning top marks in the 2021 Corporate Equality Index for the second consecutive year. Axiom’s legal department is Mansfield certified and is committed to considering at least 50% diverse candidates for leadership roles and outside counsel representation.

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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Equal Opportunity Employer: Axiom ensures equal employment opportunity in recruitment and employment, without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, nationality, national or ethnic origin, religious creed or belief, political opinion, sex, gender reassignment, pregnancy or maternity, age, disability, alienage or citizenship status, marital (or civil or other partnership recognized by law) status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, sexual orientation, military service, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Axiom prohibits and will not tolerate any such discrimination or harassment.

Accommodation for Individuals with Disabilities: Upon request and consistent with applicable laws, Axiom will provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities who require an accommodation to participate in each stage of the recruitment process. To request an accommodation to complete the application form, please contact us at benefits@axiomlaw.com and include “Applicant Accommodation” in the subject line. 

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Employment with Axiom may be contingent upon successful completion of a background check, providing proof of identity, and possessing the necessary legal authorization to work.

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