with sporting events, theatrical productions, food and merchandise vending, musical performances and other activities.
DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION: Draft, negotiate, and administer
construction-related agreements, including: general contractor
agreements, design-build contracts, owner-contractor agreements,
architect and engineering agreements, subcontract agreements,
consultant agreements, advise project teams on contract compliance
and risk management, analyze and negotiate change orders, claims,
delay disputes, and project modifications, counsel stakeholders and
manage litigation regarding construction defects, warranty issues,
and performance disputes, review insurance requirements, bonds,
indemnification provisions, and risk transfer mechanisms, and guide
project teams through project closeout and warranty administration
processes.
ACQUISITION/DISPOSITIONS & DEVELOPMENT: Structure,
negotiate, draft, and review purchase and sale agreements, ground
leases, joint venture and partnership agreements for commercial,
industrial, multifamily, mixed-use, retail, and residential
properties. Conduct legal due diligence associated with
acquisitions and development projects. Review and analyze title
commitments, title policies, surveys, easements, encroachments, and
restrictive covenants. Advise on property ownership structures,
joint ventures, and investment arrangements. Prepare and negotiate
financing documents, loan agreements, mortgage instruments, and
security agreements. Coordinate real estate closings and
post-closing obligations. Support portfolio management initiatives
and strategic real estate investments.
ZONING: Advise clients regarding zoning and building code
issues and prepare, file and prosecute zoning and building code
appeals. Advise clients regarding planning, permitting,
environmental requirements, and land-use regulations. Represent
clients before zoning boards, planning commissions, municipal
authorities, and governmental agencies. Coordinate entitlements and
approvals for development projects. Assess legal risks associated
with development opportunities and site selection. Monitor
regulatory changes that may impact development projects.
UTILITIES/ENERGY: Provide advice regarding utility and energy
matters; draft and negotiate utility agreements, renewable energy
projects, power purchase agreements and other energy purchasing
arrangements and related easements and documents.
LEGAL COMPLIANCE: Ensure compliance with federal, state, and
local real estate and construction laws. Monitor legal developments
affecting real estate ownership, development, financing,
environmental matters, and construction activities. Provide legal
guidance regarding building codes, licensing requirements,
environmental regulations, fair housing laws, ADA requirements.
Advise clients as to real estate tax and transfer tax consequences
of proposed transactional structures; file and prosecute, as
appropriate, tax assessment and tax exemption applications and
appeals. Develop and implement contract compliance programs and
best practices.
THIRD PARTY CONSULTANTS: Draft, negotiate and structure
agreements with real estate brokers and other consultants involved
in real estate management and transactions; manage and oversee the
work of outside attorneys dealing with real estate and related
issues.
Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Graduation from a recognized college or university; graduation from
an ABA accredited law school with a J.D. degree; Must be admitted
and in good standing in Pennsylvania. Minimum 5 years' professional
experience as a practicing real estate attorney. Familiarity with
environmental law, especially laws and regulations relating to the
management and abatement of environmental conditions affecting real
estate, and familiarity with real estate related aspects of the
bankruptcy code are a plus. This position requires a sophisticated
understanding of both the legal and business aspects of real estate
development and real estate transactions; precise analytical and
reasoning skills; impeccable verbal and written communication
skills, the ability to identify, frame, and resolve complicated and
sensitive problems creatively and with professional discretion; and
the ability to interact and function effectively both individually
and as a team member in both an academic and a business
environment.
- Demonstrated excellence in legal research, analysis and
reasoning and drafting, with the ability to translate complex legal
issues into clear, practical advice.
- Impeccable oral and written communication skills, including the
ability to effectively present and advise various audiences in all
areas and at all levels including senior leadership, and to tailor
communications appropriately.
- Ability to identify, frame, and resolve complex and sensitive
legal and operational issues, using sound judgement, creativity and
discretion. Ability to interact and function effectively in both a
higher education environment, as well as in an academic medical
center setting.
- Strong legal writing, negotiation, and advisory skills, with a
practical, solutions-oriented approach. Ability to manage sensitive
matters with sound judgment and discretion. Experience working
directly with executive leadership.
- Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills, with
high emotional intelligence and the ability to build credibility
quickly across many different stakeholders.
- Demonstrated capacity to manage a high volume of complex work
in a fast-paced environment, including the ability to prioritize,
balance competing demands and concurrent matters, and respond in a
timely and service-oriented manner for timely resolution of
issues.
- Ability to work effectively in a decentralized, matrixed
organization, navigating institutional structures and bringing the
right stakeholders into discussions as appropriate.
- Ability to collaborate effectively as part of a team while also
leading initiatives and influencing outcomes without direct
authority.
Job Location - City, State
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Department / School
President's Center
Pay Range
$152,625.00 - $263,917.00 Annual Rate
Salary offers are made based on the candidate's qualifications,
experience, skills, and education as they directly relate to the
requirements of the position, and in alignment with salary ranges
based on external market data for the job's level. Internal
organization and peer data at Penn are also considered.
Equal Opportunity Statement
The University of Pennsylvania is an equal opportunity employer.
Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race,
color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, creed, national origin
(including shared ancestry or ethnic characteristics), citizenship
status, age, disability, veteran status or any class protected
under applicable federal, state or local law.
Special Requirements
Background checks may be required after a conditional job offer is
made. Consideration of the background check will be tailored to the
requirements of the job.
University Benefits
- Health, Life, and Flexible Spending Accounts: Penn
offers comprehensive medical, prescription, behavioral health,
dental, vision, and life insurance benefits to protect you and your
family's health and welfare. You can also use flexible spending
accounts to pay for eligible health care and dependent care
expenses with pre-tax dollars.
- Tuition: Take advantage of Penn's exceptional tuition
benefits. You, your spouse, and your dependent children can get
tuition assistance here at Penn. Your dependent children are also
eligible for tuition assistance at other institutions.
- Retirement: Penn offers generous retirement plans to
help you save for your future. Penn's Basic, Matching, and
Supplemental retirement plans allow you to save for retirement on a
pre-tax or Roth basis. Choose from a wide variety of investment
options through TIAA and Vanguard.
- Time Away from Work: Penn provides you with a
substantial amount of time away from work during the course of the
year. This allows you to relax, take vacations, attend to personal
affairs, recover from illness or injury, spend time with
family-whatever your personal needs may be.
- Long-Term Care Insurance: In partnership with Genworth
Financial, Penn offers faculty and staff (and your eligible family
members) long-term care insurance to help you cover some of the
costs of long-term care services received at home, in the community
or in a nursing facility. If you apply when you're newly hired, you
won't have to provide proof of good health or be subject to
underwriting requirements. Eligible family members must always
provide proof of good health and are subject to underwriting.
- Wellness and Work-life Resources: Penn is committed to
supporting our faculty and staff as they balance the competing
demands of work and personal life. That's why we offer a wide
variety of programs and resources to help you care for your health,
your family, and your work-life balance.
- Professional and Personal Development: Penn provides an
array of resources to help you advance yourself personally and
professionally.
- University Resources: As a member of the Penn community,
you have access to a wide range of University resources as well as
cultural and recreational activities. Take advantage of the
University's libraries and athletic facilities, or visit our
arboretum and art galleries. There's always something going on at
Penn, whether it's a new exhibit at the Penn Museum, the latest
music or theater presentation at the Annenberg Center, or the Penn
Relays at Franklin Field to name just a few examples. As a member
of the Penn community, you're right in the middle of the
excitement-and you and your family can enjoy many of these
activities for free.
- Discounts and Special Services: From arts and
entertainment to transportation and mortgages, you'll find great
deals for University faculty and staff. Not only do Penn arts and
cultural centers and museums offer free and discounted admission
and memberships to faculty and staff. You can also enjoy
substantial savings on other goods and services such as new cars
from Ford and General Motors, cellular phone service plans, movie
tickets, and admission to theme parks.
- Flexible Work Hours: Flexible work options offer
creative approaches for completing work while promoting balance
between work and personal commitments. These approaches involve use
of non-traditional work hours, locations, and/or job
structures.
- Penn Home Ownership Services: Penn offers a forgivable
loan for eligible employees interested in buying a home or
currently residing in West Philadelphia, which can be used for
closing costs or home improvements.
- Adoption Assistance: Penn will reimburse eligible
employees on qualified expenses in connection with the legal
adoption of an eligible child, such as travel or court fees, for up
to two adoptions in your household.
To learn more, please visit:
https://www.hr.upenn.edu/PennHR/benefits-pay
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
The University of Pennsylvania is an equal opportunity employer.
Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race,
color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, creed, national origin
(including shared ancestry or ethnic characteristics), citizenship
status, age, disability, veteran status or any class protected
under applicable federal, state, or local law.
To apply, visit https://wd1.myworkdaysite.com/en-US/recruiting/upenn/careers-at-penn/job/FMC-Tower/Associate-General-Counsel---Real-Estate---Construction-Attorney_JR00126750
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