Closing Date: 6th May, 2024
Description:
The Attorney General is the chief legal officer of the State of Maryland. The Office of the Attorney General (OAG) has the general charge, supervision, and direction of the State's legal business, acting as legal advisors and representatives of the major agencies, various boards, commissions, officials, and institutions of State Government. The OAG also protects the public by civil enforcement of antitrust, civil rights, consumer protection, and securities laws and regulations and by the prosecution of organized crime, Medicaid fraud, environmental crimes, insurance fraud, state tax evasion, and other statutorily assigned matters. As Maryland's 47th Attorney General, Anthony G. Brown leads the Office with a critical focus on equity, justice, and fairness.The Office of the Attorney General, Department of Natural Resources (“the Department") is seeking applicants for an Assistant Attorney General position to represent and advise the Department on real estate and transactional matters. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: providing advice and counsel on real estate acquisitions, disposals, and agreements; drafting, reviewing, and approving documents related to leasing, rights of entry, acquisitions, access and utility easements, conservation easements, and land management agreements. The position will also assist the Department's litigators on real estate and transaction-related litigation and perform other duties as assigned.
Experience: Minimum requirements are Maryland Bar membership, or the ability to waive into the bar, and at least five years of legal experience in real estate law including reviewing title, survey, and environmental reports. Experience with commercial real estate transactions, government real estate matters, and civil litigation is preferred but not required.
