Commercial Real Estate/Transactional Attorney

Orionplacement; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Job summary

Orionplacement is seeking an experienced attorney for a full-time role in Bethesda, MD, specializing in commercial real estate and transactional law. This position offers a competitive salary of $120,000 - $170,000 annually, with opportunities to work on high-profile transactions and mentoring from experienced practitioners.

The firm values a collaborative culture and invests in the careers of its attorneys, making it an excellent environment to build a career. The role requires strong drafting skills and is best suited for candidates with a law firm background.

Qualifications

• Active bar license required; MD, DC, and/or VA admission strongly preferred.
• 3+ years of commercial real estate and/or business/transactional law experience at a law firm.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial real estate transaction documents.
• Advise clients on complex real estate acquisitions and dispositions.
• Handle commercial leasing matters for both landlord and tenant-side clients.

Skills

Commercial real estate transaction drafting

Negotiation skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

JD from an accredited law school

Job description

Pay: $120,000.00 - $170,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Join a Tier 1-ranked commercial real estate and business law practice in the Washington, DC region, recognized by Best Lawyers
• Work on high-profile, sophisticated transactions including joint ventures, P3/infrastructure projects, acquisitions, dispositions, commercial leasing, and finance deals
• Clients include Fortune 500 companies, publicly traded REITs, state and local governments, and major real estate developers — complex, career-building work from day one
• Named a "Top Place to Work" by both The Washington Post and Bethesda Magazine — culture matters here
• Conveniently located within two blocks of the Bethesda Metro — commuting is easy
• Competitive compensation with bonus potential and a comprehensive benefits package
• A collegial, supportive environment where your work is visible and your contributions are valued
• Real mentorship from nationally recognized practitioners — this is a place to build a long-term career, not just a first job

Location

This is a full-time, on-site role based in the heart of downtown Bethesda, MD — a vibrant, walkable area just steps from Metro. A hybrid arrangement may be considered for the right candidate.

Note

Candidates must hold an active bar license (any jurisdiction). Bar admission in Maryland, DC, and/or Virginia is strongly preferred. This role is best suited for attorneys with law firm backgrounds; in-house and solo practice experience will not be considered.

About Us

We are a well-established, highly respected general practice law firm with deep roots in the DC metro region, founded in 1979. Our practice spans commercial real estate, civil litigation, business transactions, technology, alternative dispute resolution, and state and local government work. Our client base is diverse and distinguished — from Fortune 500 corporations and major real estate developers to government entities and high‑net‑worth individuals. Our real estate and business law practices hold Tier 1 rankings in the Washington, DC region by Best Lawyers. We are proud to have been recognized as a "Top Place to Work" and are committed to maintaining a firm culture that reflects that.

Job Description

• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial real estate transaction documents including purchase and sale agreements, joint venture agreements, leases, and loan documents
• Advise clients on complex real estate acquisitions and dispositions across multiple asset classes
• Structure and execute joint ventures and investment vehicles for developers and institutional clients
• Support development, P3, and infrastructure projects from inception through closing
• Handle commercial leasing matters for both landlord and tenant-side clients
• Collaborate with senior attorneys on multi-party transactions and financing arrangements
• Manage client relationships and serve as a key point of contact on active deals
• Contribute to the growth and reputation of a nationally ranked practice group

Qualifications

• Active bar license required; MD, DC, and/or VA admission strongly preferred
• 3+ years of commercial real estate and/or business/transactional law experience at a law firm
• Strong transactional drafting skills and attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple matters simultaneously in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• JD from an accredited law school

Why You Will Love Working Here

This is a firm where great work is recognized and careers are built. You will have access to marquee clients and complex, high‑stakes transactions that most attorneys in your peer group simply won't see. The culture is collaborative — senior attorneys invest in the growth of associates — and the environment is one where you can make your mark. The firm's dual "Top Place to Work" recognition isn't a coincidence; it reflects intentional investment in the people who make it what it is. If you are looking for a firm where your contributions matter, your trajectory is upward, and the work is genuinely interesting, this is it.

Benefits

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