Community Associations Law Attorney

Job Overview:

A law firm seeks a skilled Community Associations Law Attorney to represent developers, lenders, landlords, and community associations. The ideal candidate will handle various responsibilities, including commercial real estate transactions and community association governance while demonstrating strong attention to detail and a commitment to client success. This role requires a proactive professional with extensive experience in community association law and a demonstrated ability to manage complex legal matters.

Duties and Responsibilities:

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

Requirements:

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in community association law.
• Extensive experience interpreting governing documents and providing guidance on association governance.
• Proven ability to prepare amendments to governing documents and address fair housing issues.
• Active involvement in the community associations industry, including participation in CAI and other relevant activities.

Education:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.

Certifications:

• Active license to practice law in Virginia.

Skills:

• Strong knowledge of community association law, commercial real estate, and related legal areas.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and organizational skills.
• Attention to detail and perseverance in managing complex legal matters.
• Ability to conduct specialized training and provide expert guidance on community association issues.

Job Location:

• Fredericksburg, VA

This law firm offers a complete range of litigation and transactional legal services to financial institutions, government agencies, insurance companies, businesses, and individuals. They pride themselves on using technology to provide quality service to clients and keep them apprised of their cases. They are committed to delivering reliability, excellence, and integrity to every client.