Description
Summary:
We are seeking an in-house attorney to join our corporate legal team in Raleigh, NC. Reporting directly to the General Counsel, this attorney will be responsible for legal advice related to all land purchases sales and leases (as both tenant and landlord), land management responsibilities, and working with other lawyers and functions, both inside and outside the organization, on land use, zoning and permitting matters.
Responsibilities•Draft, review and negotiate Letters of Intent, Purchase and Sale Agreements and all related closing documentation for land sales and purchases;
•Work closely with brokers, appraisers, developers, and consultants as part of sales process;
•Draft, review and negotiate all Martin Marietta leases, as both tenant and landlord;
•Lessor and tenant management;
•Responsible for providing legal support for all Martin Marietta owned and leased land across the United States;
•Provide local land managers guidance, implement corporate directives and manage corporate-level land management systems;
•Plan and manage Martin Marietta’s bi-annual Land Meeting for all division land managers and other related training;
•Assist and support Martin Marietta colleagues in land use, permitting and zoning efforts;
•Work on day-to-day real estate related commercial matters and transactional matters;
•Assist on other legal matters where needed; and
•Ensure all real estate activities are performed in accordance with the Company’s Mission, Vision, and Values, and in compliance with the Company’s policies, procedures, and Code of Ethical Business Conduct.
Qualifications/Skills
•Minimum of 5 years’ experience at a major law firm or similar in-house experience;
•Top law school or similar qualifications (for example, editor of Law Review);
•Substantial experience working with clients to acquire, sell and manage large portfolio of land;
•Exceptional organizational and project management skills with strong attention to detail;
•Ability and desire to work closely with business partners in many different substantive areas;
•Strong business acumen and responsive, collaborative attitude;
•Proven ability to take ownership of projects while working with a team;
•Desire to function as a true real estate generalist; and enthusiasm to continually learn new subjects, rather than simply leveraging expertise in just a few areas; and
•Flexibility and ability to multi-task and manage shifting priorities (our real estate practice typically involves working on dozens of small matters at the same time, with a few large ones periodically).
Other Position Details
•Headquarters located in Raleigh, North Carolina;
•Some travel, as appropriate;
•Close-knit team of collaborative and business-savvy lawyers;
•Work closely with Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary, and well as other executive officers and senior management; and
•Very attractive compensation, including relocation package, salary, bonus, equity, pension, 401k, and other benefits.
A member of the S&P 500 Index, Martin Marietta is an American-based company and a leading supplier of heavy building materials – including aggregates, cement, ready-mixed concrete and asphalt. Through a network of operations spanning 28 states, Canada and the Bahamas, dedicated Martin Marietta teams supply the foundational resources upon which our communities thrive. Martin Marietta's Magnesia Specialties business produces high-purity magnesia and dolomitic lime products used worldwide in environmental, industrial, agricultural and specialty applications.
At Martin Marietta, we strive to work with the best and the brightest – those who have the potential to become our company's future leaders. Each of our roughly 9,500 people shares a common purpose regardless of their professional role or work environment. Together, we utilize our diverse skills and experiences to drive our company and its extraordinary culture forward. Our aim is to build on our foundation of success and help values-driven and hardworking people realize their full potential. When you decide to invest your career in Martin Marietta, you'll know what it's like to be respected, challenged and rewarded.
In return, we offer a highly competitive benefits package, including:
•Health Care Reimbursement Account
•Dependent Care Reimbursement Account
•Employee Assistance Plan
•Paid Holidays and Vacation
•401(k) with Company matching
•Salary Continuation – Short-Term Disability
•Long-Term Disability Options
•Spouse & Dependent Life Insurance
•Business Travel Accident Insurance
•Educational/Tuition Assistance Plan
•College Scholarship Program – for dependent children
•New Auto Purchase Discount Plans
At Martin Marietta, we are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all qualified applicants and teammates. We celebrate diversity and commit that qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.