Associate Counsel

Team environment, newly constructed offices, state of the art technology, and a long standing commitment to our employees and the community are just a few of the reasons to consider joining our team!

We are seeking a highly driven Commercial Litigation Associate with 1-3 years of experience in commercial litigation, including but not limited to:

• Government and Administrative Law
• Employment Law (ADA, FMLA, Title V11, etc.)
• General Litigation (Construction, Collection, Contracts, Personal Injury, etc.)
• Corporate & Business Law
• Bankruptcy
• Contract and Lease Review and Interpretation

In This Role, You Will:

• Draft and prepare pleadings, motions, discovery, and other litigation documents.
• Conduct legal research, analysis, and writing.
• Attend court hearings, depositions, and manage all aspects of client representation both inside and outside the courtroom.
• Negotiate, review, revise, and draft various types of contracts.
• Create, analyze, and modify operating documents for legal entities, including corporations, LLCs, and partnerships.
• Oversee and collaborate with outside counsel.
• Advise internal clients on a range of legal and business matters.
• Provide legal advice that considers both legal implications and business needs of the client.

Why You’ll Love Working with Us:
When you join the Cafaro Company you become part of the Cafaro Team and Family. You will work alongside team members to achieve ambitious and exciting goals every day.

As an employee with Cafaro, you will also benefit from the following:

• Competitive health care plan with low deductibles
• Dental & Vision insurance
• Annual paid time off benefits
• A Safe Harbor 401(k) retirement plan
• Comprehensive wellness plan that includes reimbursement for gym memberships

Your Qualifications:

• High-level computer skills, with experience in electronic document management systems a plus.
• Active member of the State Bar of Ohio.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Word and Outlook.
• Skilled in legal research software (Lexis, Casemaker, etc.).
• Strong ability to compose both business and legal correspondence.
• Excellent organizational skills and a strong work ethic.
• Ability to work quickly, efficiently, and accurately under pressure.
• Capable of managing a diverse workload and adapting to shifting priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Effective time management with the ability to establish priorities.
• Strong initiative and problem-solving abilities.
• A proactive and dedicated approach, taking pride in one’s work.

Why Cafaro:
For 75 years, we have been dedicated to bringing high-quality retail developments to communities across America. We understand that the needs and preferences of each market evolve, and we respond by creating vibrant centers that serve as destinations for shopping, dining, and entertainment.
This vision was born from the entrepreneurial spirit of our founders, brothers William M. Cafaro and John Cafaro. Their journey began by developing properties for grocery stores, and in 1949, they established the foundation for what would become a leading force in retail development across the nation.
Today, the Cafaro portfolio boasts over 50 properties, encompassing more than 30 million square feet of developed space across 10 states. The third generation of the Cafaro family now leads the company, with Co-Presidents William A. Cafaro and Anthony Cafaro, Jr., guiding this dynamic organization with their unique talents and vision. While embracing innovation, they remain deeply committed to the values of stability and integrity instilled by their father and grandfather.

Cafaro’s Mission:
The Cafaro family of companies shall continue our commitment of fiscally managed preservation and growth of our commercial real estate and investment portfolios. Based upon a strategic approach of continuous reinvestment and improvement of our real estate assets and disciplined non real estate asset management and investment, the organization shall maintain its autonomy as a privately controlled family owned business. This commitment recognizes that our people, as an extension of the Cafaro family, constitute our most important resource.
Accordingly, by promoting an environment that values fairness, respect, and recognition, the organization shall endeavor to stimulate amongst its people accountability, personal growth, and self-esteem. The hallmark of the organization shall continue to be characterized by an unparalleled sense of loyalty, pride, dedication, and strong work ethic.
In the tradition of our founders, we shall maintain our present business relationships with honesty, openness, integrity, and credibility. These values shall be the foundation of future relationships as we plan for a future of continued prosperity. It is the policy of the Company to provide Equal Employment Opportunity to all employees and job applicants.

It is the policy of the Company to provide Equal Employment Opportunity to all employees and job applicants. The employment practices of the Company are conducted without regard to race, creed, color, national origin, disability, sex (except where sex is a bona fide occupational qualification as specified under the Equal Employment Opportunity Act of 1972), religion or age.

Application Question(s):

• 1. Describe any special skills, experience, and/or training that would enhance your ability to perform the position applied for.
• 2. What is your reason for leaving your current job?
• 3. What is your desired salary range?

Work Location: In person