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Legal Counsel

Legal Counsel

Crescent Real Estate LLC • Fort Worth, TX, United States
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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 :

  • You are a self-starter and enjoy solving problems. You don’t get flustered easily. If you don’t know

the answer, you’ll dig until you find it.

  • You communicate clearly and write well.
  • You are able to work unsupervised on multiple matters at the same time.
  • You are motivated and have a strong work ethic.
  • You are detail-oriented and organized.
  • You are approachable and enjoy working as a team.
  • You have a strong academic record.
  • You have strong working proficiency with the Microsoft Office suite of products.
  • Of course, you must have integrity and a strong sense of ethics.
  • As Legal Counsel, typical routine activities might include the following :

  • Work with business team members in drafting, negotiating, reviewing, and interpreting contracts.
  • Review and interpret loan documents, joint venture agreements, confidentiality agreements and
  • other agreements affecting the company’s investments.

  • Work with other members of the legal team on entity-related matters, including resolutions and
  • consents.

  • Work with investor relations on subscription agreements and investor assignments.
  • Oversee outside counsel for litigation and select operational assignments. Direct such projects
  • with only periodic input and oversight from supervising attorney.

  • Gather information to formulate defenses to claims / lawsuits or to initiate legal action. Attend
  • settlement conferences and mediations with appropriate business people and outside counsel if

    appropriate. Take an active role in such matters.

  • Draft internal / external communications, memos, and presentations with high levels of
  • professional institutional quality as directed.

  • Work with Finance, Accounting, Tax, Treasury, Records, Human Resources, and other corporate
  • departments to address and resolve legal issues.

  • Participate in discussions in strategic meetings to discuss legal initiatives.
  • Perform any other job-related duties as assigned.
  • You need to have :

  • Juris Doctorate (J.D.) or equivalent degree from an accredited law school.
  • At least 1-3 years’ experience as an attorney, with one or more years’ experience in real estate,
  • 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.

  • License to practice law and in good standing with the State Bar of Texas.
  • You will also need to :

  • Have the ability to read, analyze and interpret complex documents and to respond effectively to
  • the most sensitive inquiries or complaints.

  • Be able to compose clear and well-reasoned correspondence and memoranda using proper
  • English grammar and concise, efficient language, and to review and revise work product of

    subordinates, outside counsel, and other company representatives using same standards.

  • Have the ability to apply principles of logical thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical
  • problems with a variety of abstract and concrete variables.

  • Have the ability to analyze complex facts and legal issues and draw reasonable and defensible
  • conclusions.

  • Be able to formulate logical positions and arguments to promote and protect the interests of the
  • company.

  • Rely on increasing experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. A significant degree of
  • creativity and latitude is expected.

  • Have the ability to work with others, follow direction from management, and follow workplace
  • 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.

  • Be self-sufficient in using a computer to send and receive e-mails, draft and edit complex
  • documents, set up and modify spreadsheets, and similar conventional legal office functions.

  • Have hands-on transactional due diligence and closing experience.
  • Have a strong working knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite of products
  • Be able to travel up to 10%
  • Google to learn more about Crescent Real Estate

  • Our website crescent.com
  • Check us out on LinkedIn
  • 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 .

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