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Virginia Beach, VA, United States

Community Associations Law Attorney

Attorney

5-20 yrs required

Full-time

No

A law firm in Virginia Beach, VA, seeks a highly experienced Community Associations Law Attorney with a deep understanding of governing documents, association governance, and real estate transactions within the community associations industry.

Job Duties:

• Interpret governing documents and provide strategic guidance on association governance issues.
• Prepare and review amendments to governing documents, ensuring compliance with legal standards and fair housing laws.
• Represent and advise developers, lenders, landlords, and community associations in legal matters.
• Handle complex commercial real estate transactions, including acquisition, purchase, financing, and leasing.
• Assist in community association formation, registration, governance, and compliance for various property types (residential, commercial, mixed-use).
• Review, analyze, negotiate, and draft legal documents such as agreements, deeds, loan documents, leases, declarations, and covenants.
• Supervise and coordinate with legal support staff to ensure efficient transaction closings and meet critical deadlines.
• Conduct specialized training sessions for boards of directors, committees, and managers on legal and governance issues.

Requirements:

• Active license to practice law in Virginia.
• Juris Doctor (.) degree from an accredited law school.
• Minimum of 10 years of progressively responsible experience in community association law, with a strong focus on interpreting governing documents and handling real estate transactions.
• Active involvement in the community associations industry, including participation in organizations like the Community Associations Institute (CAI), teaching engagements, and publishing articles.
• Comprehensive knowledge of community association law, real estate law, and related legal areas.
• Exceptional communication, negotiation, and organizational skills.
• Detail-oriented with a demonstrated ability to maintain perseverance and attention to detail in complex legal matters.

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