Crescent Real Estate LLC (“Crescent”) is a real estate operating company and investment advisor with
assets under management, development and investment capacity of more than $10 billion. Crescent’s
unique fund structure allows the company to be strategic in timing, property type and the structure in
which it invests. Crescent has a broad real estate investment mandate, but primarily invests in hotels,
multifamily and office – both existing acquisitions and new development. Crescent invests alongside
institutional and ultra-high net worth clients in real estate and real estate related assets. Crescent has
more than 110 employees and approximately $4.3 billion in assets under management.
Crescent is currently looking for an enthusiastic transactional attorney to join our legal team in Fort Worth,
Texas. You will be working directly with other members of the legal team, our asset managers, our
investment team and our corporate personnel to assist with the legal functions of our existing real estate
investments as well as assisting with acquisitions and divestitures. You will draft and negotiate legal
documents, advise the company as to legal compliance, and perform other aspects of a legal practice for
a large real estate investment company. Crescent invests across all product types including office,
hospitality, multifamily and development in the U.S.
This is the perfect job for you if :
the answer, you’ll dig until you find it.
As Legal Counsel, typical routine activities might include the following :
other agreements affecting the company’s investments.
consents.
with only periodic input and oversight from supervising attorney.
settlement conferences and mediations with appropriate business people and outside counsel if
appropriate. Take an active role in such matters.
professional institutional quality as directed.
departments to address and resolve legal issues.
You need to have :
and be familiar with a wide variety of concepts, practices, and procedures within general real
estate field and some general law principles for other legal areas relevant to real estate and
corporate issues. Fund-related experience is a plus.
You will also need to :
the most sensitive inquiries or complaints.
English grammar and concise, efficient language, and to review and revise work product of
subordinates, outside counsel, and other company representatives using same standards.
problems with a variety of abstract and concrete variables.
conclusions.
company.
creativity and latitude is expected.
procedures. You will lead and direct the work of others so you must be able to coordinate efforts
in a team environment and to interact closely with legal department personnel and other
company employees.
documents, set up and modify spreadsheets, and similar conventional legal office functions.
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We offer opportunities for career growth, responsibilities, and rewards based on contributions, and
competitive pay and benefits. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental,
vision and 401(k) plan.
We are an equal opportunity employer. Except where prohibited by state law, all offers of employment
are conditioned upon completing a background check.
All interested candidates, please submit your resume and cover letter to Claudia Johnson at
cjohnson@crescent.com .
Legal Counsel • Fort Worth, TX, United States