Description
Unruh Turner Burke & Frees, a growing suburban Philadelphia-area law firm based in West Chester, Pennsylvania,
with a strong real estate and business practice, has an opening for a team-oriented mid-level attorney with 5 to 10
years of relevant experience. This is an excellent opportunity for a self-starter to join a multi-generational firm and
become an integral member of the firm’s Real Estate and Business Transactional Group.
Primary Functions and Responsibilities:
The position will entail representation of developers, landlords, tenants and lenders in connection with commercial
and residential real estate development, construction, leasing and financing transactions; counseling business
clients on the formation and governance of business corporations, joint ventures and partnerships, and drafting
related documents; representing clients in the purchase and sale of businesses; drafting, reviewing and negotiating
diverse business agreements; planning and creating condominium and planned community regimes for real estate
developments; and general business representation and counseling. The successful candidate will have a
commitment to business development and to maintaining the firm’s brand by providing quality legal services on a
consistent, timely basis as well as by participating in firm marketing initiatives and local community and bar
association events.
The following are also a significant “plus”:
- Experience representing lenders and borrowers and familiarity with commercial real estate and asset based loan documentation, procedures and closings.
- Experience in formation and creation of documentation for commercial and/or residential planned community and condominium ownership regimes.
- Tax background, including LLM degree in taxation (or willingness to pursue LLM degree if asked, at firm’s expense).
- Admitted to practice in New Jersey.
Competitive starting salary commensurate with experience, along with a comprehensive benefits package including
medical, dental, vision and 401K.
Unruh Turner Burke & Frees is an equal opportunity employer.
Requirements
Relevant Experience and Major Qualifications:
Candidates must be admitted to practice in Pennsylvania and have previous law firm experience in Pennsylvania
representing clients in one or more of the following: real estate acquisition, development and financing transactions;
representing business organizations in general business matters including contract drafting and negotiation; or
representing and counseling clients in formation and governance of business organizations. Candidates must have
significant understanding of common business organizations. Candidates must have strong communication and
drafting skills, and must be highly motivated, hard-working, diligent, articulate and able to work with a significant
degree of independence.
