Community Associations Law Attorney

Job Overview:

A law firm in Williamsburg, VA, is seeking a highly skilled Community Associations Law Attorney to represent developers, lenders, landlords, and community associations. This role involves handling commercial real estate transactions, community association formation, and ensuring compliance with governing documents. The ideal candidate will have substantial experience in community association law, excellent communication skills, and a strong commitment to industry involvement.

Duties:

• Represent developers, lenders, landlords, and community associations in legal matters.
• Manage commercial real estate transactions, including acquisition, purchase, financing, and leasing.
• Assist with forming, registering, governance, and compliance of residential, commercial, and mixed-use condominiums.
• Review, analyze, negotiate, and draft agreements, deeds, loan documents, leases, declarations, and covenants.
• Oversee and manage teams to ensure timely closings and meet project milestones.
• Conduct specialized training for boards of directors, committees, and managers.
• Provide guidance on association governance, prepare amendments to governing documents, and address fair housing issues.
• Actively participate in the community associations industry, including involvement with organizations such as the Community Associations Institute (CAI), teaching at chapter events, and contributing articles to relevant publications.

Requirements:

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in community association law.
• Demonstrated experience interpreting governing documents and guiding association governance.
• Proven track record of managing teams and ensuring project milestones are met.
• Active involvement in the community associations industry.

Education:

• J.D. from an accredited law school.

Certifications:

• Active license to practice law in Virginia.

Skills:

• Strong knowledge of community association law, real estate, and related areas.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and organizational skills.
• Adept at conducting specialized training for boards of directors, committees, and managers.
• High attention to detail and perseverance.

Location:

• Williamsburg, VA

This midsize firm guides clients in a range of transactional and litigation legal services throughout the Mid-Atlantic region. Embracing the forthright environment, the firm strives to obtain the best possible results. Over the years, the firm has maintained a strong history of engaging with a variety of civic, charitable, and professional organizations.