Remote Attorney
WFA Digital Insight
As the demand for remote legal professionals continues to rise, companies like Remote Raven are looking for skilled attorneys to handle complex transactions and ensure compliance. With a growing need for specialists in commercial real estate and corporate law, this role is ideal for those with strong document management and drafting skills. According to recent trends, the remote job market has seen a significant increase in legal roles, with a 25% growth in job postings over the past year. Before applying, candidates should be prepared to showcase their expertise in legal research, transaction coordination, and compliance tracking.
Job Description
About the Role
The Remote Attorney role at Remote Raven is a critical position that requires a highly competent and motivated individual to provide essential legal and administrative assistance to the legal team. As a key member of the team, you will be responsible for managing legal documentation, coordinating transactions, ensuring compliance, and providing thorough legal research across three broad practice areas: Commercial Real Estate Transactions, Corporate Law, and Securities Regulation. Your expertise will enable the legal team to offload specific tasks, allowing them to focus on high-priority projects.In this role, you will work closely with the legal team to ensure seamless transactions, compliance, and legal research. Your day-to-day responsibilities will include reviewing and drafting legal documents, managing entity formation and compliance, and providing corporate and transactional support. You will also be responsible for handling securities filings, managing debt covenants, and performing legal research on legal uncertainties.
The ideal candidate will have a strong background in commercial real estate transactions, corporate law, and/or securities regulation, with excellent document management and drafting skills. You will be proficient in compliance tracking and legal administration, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
What You Will Do
- Perform basic and form agreement reviews, including Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs) and Subordination, Non-Disturbance, and Attornment Agreements (SNDAs)
- Draft initial template agreements, including Asset/Target Asset Representation (AAR/TAR) agreements and Tenancy in Common (TIC) Agreement paperwork
- Handle securities filings, such as Form D filings, Accredited Investor Verification Letters, and Subscription Agreements
- Manage legal due diligence and transaction coordination for refinances and acquisitions
- Manage entity formation and compliance, including filing formation documents and maintaining organizational charts and entity maps
- Assist with 3rd party report audits, including review and input on documents like ALTA Surveys and Phase I Environmental Site Assessments (ESAs)
- Provide management of debt covenants, including managing and updating the debt tracker for loan covenants
- Perform legal research on legal uncertainties and summarize findings in a memo or brief for review
- Handle marketing compliance, reviewing and advising on routine marketing communications from a legal compliance perspective
- Assist with new hire onboarding, including drafting the offer letter and employment agreement, and obtaining necessary tax forms
What We Are Looking For
- Licensed attorney or JD with a strong background in commercial real estate transactions, corporate law, and/or securities regulation
- Familiarity with the legal aspects of commercial real estate transactions, corporate law, and/or securities regulation
- Strong document management and drafting skills
- Excellent research abilities and experience writing legal memos or briefs
- Proficiency in compliance tracking and legal administration
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Nice to Have
- Experience with Excel and other productivity software
- Familiarity with securities filings and compliance
- Knowledge of corporate law and transactional support
- Experience with entity formation and compliance
- Familiarity with marketing compliance and advertising regulations
Benefits and Perks
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Opportunity to work with a dynamic and growing company
- Collaborative and supportive team environment
- Professional development and growth opportunities
- Flexible working hours and remote work arrangements
- Access to cutting-edge technology and tools
- Recognition and reward for outstanding performance
- Comprehensive health and wellness program
- Generous paid time off and holiday package
How to Stand Out
- Tip: Showcase your experience with Excel and other productivity software to stand out in the application process.
- Tip: Be prepared to provide specific examples of your experience with securities filings and compliance.
- Tip: Highlight your knowledge of corporate law and transactional support, and be prepared to discuss your experience in this area.
- Tip: Make sure to review and understand the company's compliance and regulatory requirements before applying.
- Tip: Prepare a portfolio of your work, including samples of your writing and research, to demonstrate your skills and expertise.
- Tip: Be prepared to negotiate salary and benefits, and do your research on the market rate for similar positions.
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