Johnson ReSource Group
Attorney - Real Estate/Water Districts (54150)
Johnson ReSource Group, Sugar Land, Texas, United States, 77479
ApplyType: Direct HireID: TX245-2737756Posted: Aug 26, 2024Our client, a Houston area law firm, is looking to hire an experienced Attorney to join their team that provides comprehensive legal services to residential and commercial developers and public entities, including special districts, involved in the financing and development of water, sewer, drainage, roads, parks, and other public infrastructure. This position involves providing oversight and coordination of a wide range of matters for the Firm’s water district and other land development clients.Duties and Responsibilities
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:Representing special purpose districts as general and/or bond counselBoard meeting preparation, representation, and post-meeting follow-upInteracting and negotiating with local and state governmental entities regarding development and other interlocal agreements, compliance matters, elections, bond sales, construction projects, and district creationDrafting, reviewing, and revising documents including contracts, agreements, resolutions, orders, and real estate conveyances related to public infrastructure projectsConstruction contract review, including bond and insurance reviewPreparation and review of documents related to the issuance of public securities (bonds)Federal and State regulatory compliance administrationRequired Qualifications
Juris Doctor degree from an ABA accredited law schoolAdmitted to and in good standing with the State Bar of TexasMinimum 2 years of legal experienceResearch experience in WestLaw, LexisNexis or similar softwareExcellence in public speaking (daily requirement)Ethical/confidential (must sign confidentiality agreement)Preferred Qualifications
3+ years’ experience working with Texas water districts or other governmental entities, or in real estate development3+ years’ experience with digital file management systems such as NetDocumentsWorking knowledge of Adobe, Microsoft Office Suite – Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Microsoft TeamsExperience with billing software such as Clio, ProLaw, LeanLaw or Bill4TimeWorking knowledge of web-based file sharing systems including DropBox, OneDrive and SharePointWorking Conditions/Physical Requirements
In-person attendance at client meetings is deemed critical to the maintenance of client relationships and is mandatory. Routine local travel will be required. Other minimal in-state travel, as needed.
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Responsibilities include but are not limited to:Representing special purpose districts as general and/or bond counselBoard meeting preparation, representation, and post-meeting follow-upInteracting and negotiating with local and state governmental entities regarding development and other interlocal agreements, compliance matters, elections, bond sales, construction projects, and district creationDrafting, reviewing, and revising documents including contracts, agreements, resolutions, orders, and real estate conveyances related to public infrastructure projectsConstruction contract review, including bond and insurance reviewPreparation and review of documents related to the issuance of public securities (bonds)Federal and State regulatory compliance administrationRequired Qualifications
Juris Doctor degree from an ABA accredited law schoolAdmitted to and in good standing with the State Bar of TexasMinimum 2 years of legal experienceResearch experience in WestLaw, LexisNexis or similar softwareExcellence in public speaking (daily requirement)Ethical/confidential (must sign confidentiality agreement)Preferred Qualifications
3+ years’ experience working with Texas water districts or other governmental entities, or in real estate development3+ years’ experience with digital file management systems such as NetDocumentsWorking knowledge of Adobe, Microsoft Office Suite – Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Microsoft TeamsExperience with billing software such as Clio, ProLaw, LeanLaw or Bill4TimeWorking knowledge of web-based file sharing systems including DropBox, OneDrive and SharePointWorking Conditions/Physical Requirements
In-person attendance at client meetings is deemed critical to the maintenance of client relationships and is mandatory. Routine local travel will be required. Other minimal in-state travel, as needed.
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