Kaplan Kirsch LLP
SENIOR ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY Real Estate and Land Use
Kaplan Kirsch LLP - Denver, Colorado, United States, 80285
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Kaplan Kirsch LLP . Description We are seeking highly motivated, creative, and collaborative attorneys to join our project-oriented law firm. Operating outside the "Big Law" model, our collegial and collaborative environment allows our Associate Attorneys to advance their careers through meaningful involvement in public and private projects that benefit communities across the United States. Why consider us? We are a fast-growing national boutique law firm dedicated to handling complex and high-profile projects in real estate, land use, infrastructure, project financing, airports, rail, transit, renewable energy, environmental, conservation, and tribal law. Our work is collaborative and often crosses practice boundaries, providing our associates with diverse and rewarding experiences. Recognized by Chambers & Partners in 2024, our firm prides itself on quality work and opportunities for professional growth. Founded in 2003, we focus on our colleagues' well-being and professional development, offering a clear path toward partnership through mentoring and internal promotions. Responsibilities Provide real estate and land use advice to public and private sector clients on projects such as redevelopment, transit-oriented developments, airport projects, infrastructure public-private partnerships, renewable energy, and mixed-use developments. Draft and negotiate transactional documents including purchase and sale agreements, development agreements, loan documents, options, covenants, access agreements, and construction documents. Advise clients on land use issues, from due diligence to strategic entitlement processing. Work on projects involving tax increment financing and other public financing mechanisms. Explore and present innovative solutions to complex client problems. Qualifications 7+ years of relevant transactional law experience in real estate, land use, or finance. Familiarity with purchase and sale transactions, real estate finance, title and survey reviews, and related documents. Exceptional writing, analytical, and advocacy skills. Ability to work independently and in a team within a fast-paced environment. Proactive, responsible, and eager for personal growth. Juris Doctor from an accredited law school; admitted to practice in a U.S. jurisdiction (Colorado preferred). Preferred Skills Experience with commercial real estate, urban redevelopment, land use, or construction law. Entrepreneurial mindset and team-oriented approach. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Position Details This is a full-time role based in Denver, CO, with an expectation of 1,600 billable hours annually, including unlimited approved pro bono hours. Salary ranges from $185,000 to $225,000, commensurate with experience. Benefits include health insurance, 401(k), flexible PTO, parental leave, and transportation support. The firm values diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunity. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request via HR@kaplankirsch.com. Additional Information
Level: Mid-Senior Type: Full-time Industry: Law Practice
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Senior Associate Attorney - Real Estate and Land Use
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Kaplan Kirsch LLP . Description We are seeking highly motivated, creative, and collaborative attorneys to join our project-oriented law firm. Operating outside the "Big Law" model, our collegial and collaborative environment allows our Associate Attorneys to advance their careers through meaningful involvement in public and private projects that benefit communities across the United States. Why consider us? We are a fast-growing national boutique law firm dedicated to handling complex and high-profile projects in real estate, land use, infrastructure, project financing, airports, rail, transit, renewable energy, environmental, conservation, and tribal law. Our work is collaborative and often crosses practice boundaries, providing our associates with diverse and rewarding experiences. Recognized by Chambers & Partners in 2024, our firm prides itself on quality work and opportunities for professional growth. Founded in 2003, we focus on our colleagues' well-being and professional development, offering a clear path toward partnership through mentoring and internal promotions. Responsibilities Provide real estate and land use advice to public and private sector clients on projects such as redevelopment, transit-oriented developments, airport projects, infrastructure public-private partnerships, renewable energy, and mixed-use developments. Draft and negotiate transactional documents including purchase and sale agreements, development agreements, loan documents, options, covenants, access agreements, and construction documents. Advise clients on land use issues, from due diligence to strategic entitlement processing. Work on projects involving tax increment financing and other public financing mechanisms. Explore and present innovative solutions to complex client problems. Qualifications 7+ years of relevant transactional law experience in real estate, land use, or finance. Familiarity with purchase and sale transactions, real estate finance, title and survey reviews, and related documents. Exceptional writing, analytical, and advocacy skills. Ability to work independently and in a team within a fast-paced environment. Proactive, responsible, and eager for personal growth. Juris Doctor from an accredited law school; admitted to practice in a U.S. jurisdiction (Colorado preferred). Preferred Skills Experience with commercial real estate, urban redevelopment, land use, or construction law. Entrepreneurial mindset and team-oriented approach. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Position Details This is a full-time role based in Denver, CO, with an expectation of 1,600 billable hours annually, including unlimited approved pro bono hours. Salary ranges from $185,000 to $225,000, commensurate with experience. Benefits include health insurance, 401(k), flexible PTO, parental leave, and transportation support. The firm values diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunity. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request via HR@kaplankirsch.com. Additional Information
Level: Mid-Senior Type: Full-time Industry: Law Practice
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