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YVS Law, LLC ("YVS") is always seeking to add highly qualified attorneys to enhance our various practice areas, including our growing Bankruptcy, Business & Commercial Litigation, Liquidations & Receiverships, Real Estate Transactions, Land Use, Zoning and Environmental and Sustainability practice groups. If you are interested in joining our team, please contact us!
We are a collegial, boutique law firm with offices in Annapolis and Fulton, Maryland. Ranked nationally both by practice group and by individual attorneys in business and complex bankruptcy law, our insolvency group also handles court workouts and litigation. We represent debtors, creditors, investors, buyers and trustees in all aspects of bankruptcy and insolvency proceedings.
Our seasoned litigation attorneys are known as top-notch, effective trial litigators with in-depth knowledge of the court system. Our real estate practice group represents landowners, developers, REITs, businesses, builders and not-for-profit institutions on sophisticated real estate and environmental matters.
We are dedicated to establishing long-term business relationships with our clients by providing top-tier results in litigating cases, resolving issues, closing deals and protecting assets. We are also well-versed in working with local governments to develop real estate, zoning and subdivision classifications, to resolve land use disputes and to navigate various zoning and development approvals for traditional development projects as well as renewable energy and sustainability/resiliency projects.
What does YVS offer you? YVS offers a competitive salary, a generous benefits package (medical/dental/life insurance, 401(k), PTO, and professional development assistance), a family-friendly workplace and the opportunity to build a financially successful and personally rewarding legal career while working with clients, consultants, governmental agencies, etc.
Would you like to join our team? Applicants are encouraged to apply below and contact Valarie Michaelides at [email protected] with questions. All inquiries will be held in the strictest confidence.
Currently, we are actively recruiting for the following positions:
Associate-Level Real Estate, Land Use and Environmental Law Attorney
A junior associate-level attorney to support its Real Estate, Land Use and Environmental practice group in its Annapolis office. Our practice group represents landowners, developers, individuals, REITs, businesses, home builders, renewable energy developers, mitigation providers and not-for-profit institutions on sophisticated land use, real estate, and environmental matters. Our practice includes elements of administrative law and hearing practice, appellate litigation, lobbying and drafting of legislation, real estate transactions, and daily coordination with those responsible for review and approval of development projects on the state and local level.
The ideal candidate will have a demonstrated interest in land use, real estate, environmental, and administrative law, with a desire for immediate contact with clients, governmental officials, and technical consultants
Qualifications/Requirements:
- 0-2 years of experience practicing law in the State of Maryland
- Land use, real estate, environmental and administrative law experience a plus
- Excellent legal research, legal writing, oral advocacy, analytical, and interpersonal skills are a must
- Enthusiasm, detail-orientation, high motivation and a talent to focus on problem solving
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Education:
- Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school
Certifications:
- Admission to the State Bar of Maryland, with membership in good standing, preferred
Work Remotely:
- No
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Junior Partner-Level Real Estate Transactional Attorney
A junior partner-level real estate transactional attorney with at least 7+ years practicing real estate transactions, with expertise in acquisitions/dispositions, finance, leasing, and joint ventures, for a position within the firm’s busy Commercial Real Estate, Business, Land Use and Environmental practice. Candidates with a portable book of business are highly encouraged to apply. Excellent opportunity for professional growth and access to excellent support to help enhance your practice group.
Qualifications/Requirements:
- Significant experience negotiating, revising and preparing: letters of intent, commercial lease agreements, lease amendments, loan documents, purchase and sales agreements, settlement, closing documents, management and fee agreements, restrictive covenants, subordination agreements, loan agreements and construction agreements
- Experience advising C-Suite staff
- Proven team player capable of taking ownership of projects and collaborating effectively with team members and clients
- Ability to effectively and proactively manage a high volume of cases and multiple projects simultaneously
- Excellent verbal, interpersonal, writing, and analytical skills
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
Education:
- Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school
Certifications:
- Admission to the State Bar of Maryland, with membership in good standing, preferred
Work Remotely:
- No