The Company
At Spartan Investment Group our mission is to Improve lives through our values. We do this by finding value-add and opportunistic investments offering solid returns to our investors. Providing an opportunity to grow for our partners and creating lasting wealth for everyone with whom we conduct business is how we make our greatest contribution.
We specifically focus on self-storage and RV park projects capitalizing on amazing deals in other asset classes. In 2021, we were listed as the 5th fastest growing real estate company in the US and joined the list of the top 100 owners of self-storage. We are members of the Inc. 500 fastest-growing private companies in America and in 2022 we were nominated #4 in Denver Business Journals list of top places to work.
As Spartan’s Part-Time Law Clerk, which reports to the Chief Legal Officer, you will be located at our corporate headquarters and will provide support to Spartan’s real estate transactions, including due diligence, insurance, entity management, and closing processes for purchases, sales, refinancings, and development. We are seeking an organized, detail oriented, and collaborative team player to aid on departmental and transactional projects, perform research, assist with analytical duties, and assist on corporate contracts.
Requirements
Position Responsibilities:
- Research land use questions, including permitted uses and restrictions, for real estate planning and development.
- General legal research on issues related to real estate development, environmental law, water rights, and land use/agency permits.
- Support real estate transactions, including due diligence, contract review, document preparation, closing mechanics and post-closing integration and administration.
- Draft easements, construction agreements, encroachments, releases of rights of first refusal and other routine agreements relating to real estate development.
- Assist with issues relating to the management of self-storage facilities throughout the U.S.
- Other duties as assigned.
Skills & Experience:
- Interest and/or experience in Real Estate Development a plus.
- Must have strong PC skills with Microsoft Office (including Word, Excel, Access and Outlook) as well as the ability to learn and use proprietary computer systems and databases.
- Superior written and verbal communication skills required.
- Exceptional interpersonal skills, a commitment to professionalism, integrity and collegiality, and the ability to work on a wide range of legal matters.
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to work with individuals at various levels within the organization, including high level executives.
- Must be independent, self-directed, organized and diligent worker, and exhibit grace under pressure, have a good sense of humor and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
- Must be flexible in order to respond quickly and positively to shifting demands and opportunities and be able to work with minimal supervision.
- Must be able to work under tight deadlines, handle multiple, detailed tasks simultaneously, prioritize appropriately and delegate to resources available.
- Must have ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
- Must be able to anticipate problems and issues and exercise independent judgment to make sound, justifiable decisions and take action in solving problems while knowing when and to whom to escalate issues.
Competencies:
Continuous Improvement – A drive to learn and do as much as possible in an entrepreneurial setting. Willingness to participate in leadership and ongoing performance and development programs.
Communication – Articulate thoughts and express ideas effectively using oral, written, visual and non-verbal communication skills, as well as listening skills to gain understanding.
Collaborative – Works together with team members to achieve accounting goals. Team oriented individual that can communicate effectively in a way that enhances productivity, teamwork and understanding.
Autonomy – Someone who is a self-learner, quickly grasps information and takes ownership of their position. Ability to show initiative and creativity in a macro-managed environment fostered by mentorship.
Candidate Requirements:
- Bachelor’s Degree from a 4-year university
- Active law student
- Must be able to work 15 to 25 hours in our Golden, CO office
Benefits
Compensation: Hourly compensation of $18 to $25/hour depending on experience.
Location and Type: Seasonal part-time Employment in Golden, CO. Estimated hours are between 15 to 25 hours per week.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer as well as a drug-free, smoke free company that strives to keep employees happy and balanced. All employees subject to a background check.
Spartan Investment Group, LLC has provided a compensation range that represents its good faith estimate of what the Company may pay for the position at the time of posting. The Company may ultimately pay more or less than the posted compensation range. The salary offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal salary, equity considerations, and available market information, but not based on a candidate’s sex or any other protected status.