Real Estate Associate (Reston)

The role

DLA Piper seeks a Real Estate Associate with 3-5 years of experience for its Reston, VA office. The role focuses on general real estate transactions, including purchase and sale, joint venture, and financing.

What you'll do

• Conduct thorough and comprehensive legal research and analysis
• Draft well-written, error free, and reasoned legal documents, including briefs, motions, contracts, and correspondence
• Assist/Manage a variety of complex cases/transactions from inception to resolution including preparing for trials, negotiations, settlements, closings, and other legal activities
• Build, maintain, and cultivate strong internal and external client relationships
• Work collaboratively with other lawyers and business professionals to support and develop innovative case/transaction strategies
• Attend, support, and participate in high-level legal activities including court hearings, depositions, negotiations, trials
• Ensure rigorous compliance with legal standards and regulations
• Proactively seek out and participate in ongoing training and development opportunities
• Engage in and contribute to firm programs and initiatives, civic and professional organizations, and pro bono work

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