Commercial Real Estate Attorney

Orion Placement; Washington (District of Columbia); Sur place; USD 190 000 - 250 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Vision insurance

Résumé du poste

Orion Placement is seeking a Commercial Real Estate Attorney in Washington, DC, to advise clients and manage complex real estate transactions from start to finish. The role offers direct client exposure and meaningful responsibility within a boutique law firm environment.

You will draft and negotiate leases, purchase agreements, loan documents, and related contracts, while coordinating closings and coordinating with lenders and investors.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
• 3+ years of substantive commercial real estate transactional experience.
• Active DC Bar membership in good standing or eligibility to waive into the DC Bar.
• Experience with leases, acquisitions, dispositions, financing, and transaction closings.
• Strong drafting, negotiation, communication, and client relationship skills.

Responsabilités

• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial leases, purchase and sale agreements, loan documents, and other real estate contracts.
• Represent clients in commercial real estate acquisitions, dispositions, leasing transactions, and financing matters.
• Lead due diligence processes, including title and survey reviews, and coordinate transactions through successful closings.
• Work directly with investors, developers, property owners, lenders, and business clients to structure effective solutions.
• Collaborate with experienced attorneys while independently managing transactions and client relationships.
• Gain exposure to development, construction, joint ventures, and other sophisticated real estate matters.

Connaissances

Active DC Bar admission

Commercial real estate transactions

Drafting & negotiation

Client relationship management

Independent with collaborative team

Formation

Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school

Description du poste

Pay: $190,000.00 - $250,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Work on sophisticated, high-value commercial real estate transactions with an established and respected legal team.
• Take ownership of meaningful matters while working directly with property owners, investors, developers, and lenders.
• Enjoy a collaborative, entrepreneurial environment where your contributions are valued and your ideas matter.
• Build lasting client relationships and expand your expertise across acquisitions, dispositions, leasing, and financing.
• Grow your career with opportunities for advancement, mentorship, and increased responsibility.
• Enjoy competitive compensation, a benefits package, and the opportunity to thrive without needing an existing book of business.

Location

Washington, DC. This is an office-based opportunity offering the chance to collaborate closely with experienced attorneys, develop valuable client relationships, and become an integral part of our growing commercial real estate practice.

Note

Applicants should have 3+ years of substantive commercial real estate transactional experience and be admitted to the DC Bar or eligible to waive in. We welcome experienced associates, senior attorneys, and counsel looking for their next career opportunity.

About Us

Confidential Employer.

We are an established boutique law firm with a sophisticated commercial real estate practice and a reputation for delivering practical, business-focused legal solutions. Our collaborative team represents a diverse client base on significant transactions, providing attorneys with meaningful responsibility, direct client exposure, and opportunities to grow professionally.

Job Description

As a Commercial Real Estate Attorney, you'll play a key role in advising clients and managing complex transactions from start to finish.

• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial leases, purchase and sale agreements, loan documents, and other real estate contracts.
• Represent clients in commercial real estate acquisitions, dispositions, leasing transactions, and financing matters.
• Lead due diligence processes, including title and survey reviews, and coordinate transactions through successful closings.
• Work directly with investors, developers, property owners, lenders, and business clients to structure effective solutions.
• Collaborate with experienced attorneys while independently managing transactions and client relationships.
• Gain exposure to development, construction, joint ventures, and other sophisticated real estate matters.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
• 3+ years of substantive commercial real estate transactional experience.
• Active DC Bar membership in good standing or eligibility to waive into the DC Bar.
• Experience with commercial leasing, acquisitions, dispositions, financing, and transaction closings.
• Strong drafting, negotiation, communication, and client relationship skills.
• Ability to manage matters independently while contributing to a collaborative team.
• Previous law firm experience preferred; relevant in-house and solo practice backgrounds are welcome.
• Maryland or Virginia Bar admission is a plus.

Why You Will Love Working Here

We believe great legal work comes from talented people who feel supported, challenged, and empowered. Here, you'll enjoy meaningful client relationships, sophisticated transactions, approachable colleagues, and a professional environment that values your expertise. Whether you're looking to advance as an associate or bring your experience to a senior‑level position, we offer the opportunity to make a real impact and build a rewarding long‑term career.

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Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance