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Commercial Real Estate Associate Attorney

$235k - $365k

Direct Counsel

Job Description

Job Description

Commercial Real Estate Associate Attorney
Location: Reston, Virginia
Practice Area: Real Estate
Experience: 2–5 years
Compensation: $235,000–$365,000

Direct Counsel  is seeking a Real Estate Associate to join a top  AmLaw100 firm in its Reston office . This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney with 2–5 years of sophisticated real estate transactional experience to work on high-level matters for prominent clients, with a strong emphasis on data center transactions and commercial real estate finance .

The ideal candidate will have experience handling a broad range of complex real estate transactions , including:

  • Data center leasing and colocation agreements
  • Acquisitions and dispositions
  • Real estate due diligence and title review
  • Negotiating and documenting secured real estate loans
  • Commercial leases and financing transactions
  • Managing closings and transaction workflow from start to finish

Candidates should come from a comparable law firm environment and demonstrate:

  • Strong academic credentials from a nationally recognized law school
  • Excellent drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills
  • Exceptional attention to detail
  • Ability to manage multiple sophisticated matters simultaneously
  • A strong client-service mindset and collaborative approach

This role offers the opportunity to join a high-performing real estate practice known for advising on sophisticated data center and infrastructure-driven transactions , alongside strong mentorship and meaningful responsibility.

Vacancy posted 25 days ago
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