Commercial Real Estate Attorney - Development / Leasing

Pay:

$205,000.00 - $275,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Work on sophisticated commercial real estate development matters involving acquisitions, dispositions, financing, and leasing.


• Take an active role in complex developer-side transactions and help move deals from diligence through closing.


• Build significant leasing experience across office, retail, and industrial properties.


• Draft and negotiate high-level purchase agreements, leases, loan documents, and other transaction documents.


• Collaborate directly with experienced partners and clients while gaining meaningful ownership of transactions.


• Join an expanding real estate practice with strong growth potential and opportunities to develop your own client relationships.


• Receive a comprehensive benefits package including PTO, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k), and additional firm-sponsored benefits.

Location:

Baltimore, MD. This is an on-site opportunity offering regular collaboration with partners, clients, and transaction teams in our Baltimore office.

Note:

Candidates must have an active Maryland, Washington, DC, or Virginia bar license and 4+ years of directly relevant commercial real estate experience, including sophisticated transactional work.

About Us

We are an established business law firm serving sophisticated companies, developers, investors, and organizations across a broad range of industries. Our real estate attorneys handle complex development, leasing, acquisition, disposition, and financing matters while working in a collaborative and growth-oriented environment. Confidential Employer.

Job Description

• Handle sophisticated commercial real estate development transactions from initial diligence through closing.


• Draft and negotiate purchase and sale agreements, commercial leases, loan documents, and related transaction documents.


• Work with partners on complex developer-side real estate transactions.


• Advise clients on commercial acquisitions, dispositions, development, financing, and leasing matters.


• Negotiate office, retail, and industrial leases on behalf of sophisticated clients.


• Conduct and manage real estate due diligence and identify transaction risks and business considerations.


• Coordinate transaction documents, deadlines, and closing requirements across multiple parties.


• Communicate directly with clients, opposing counsel, lenders, and other transaction participants.


• Contribute to client relationships and the continued growth of the real estate development practice.

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school.


• Active MD, DC, or VA bar license.


• 4+ years of directly relevant commercial real estate experience.


• Experience with commercial real estate acquisitions, dispositions, development, financing, and leasing.


• Strong commercial leasing experience, ideally involving office, retail, or industrial properties.


• Experience drafting and negotiating purchase agreements, leases, loan documents, and related agreements.


• Demonstrated ability and confidence managing transactions through closing.


• Strong written, oral, analytical, and client communication skills.


• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with partners and transaction teams.


• Interest in business development and long-term practice growth.

Why You Will Love Working Here

• Handle complex transactions with meaningful responsibility and direct client exposure.


• Develop deeper experience across multiple areas of sophisticated commercial real estate law.


• Work alongside experienced attorneys in a collaborative and collegial environment.


• Join a growing real estate practice where ambitious attorneys can make a visible impact.


• Strengthen your deal management and client development skills while building toward greater responsibility.


• Benefit from a strong platform for long-term professional and business development.

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Benefits:

• Health insurance


• Paid time off


• Retirement plan


• Vision insurance