Commerical Title Attorney

Shulman Rogers, PA; Potomac (MD); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Work-from-home flexibility

Job summary

Shulman Rogers Gandal Pordy & Ecker seeks a Senior Title Attorney with 7–10 years of real estate experience to handle title, survey, and closing matters for commercial transactions across Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, D.C. The attorney will advise developers, lenders, investors, and families, with oversight from partners.

The ideal candidate has strong technical knowledge, sound business judgment, and the ability to manage complex matters while coordinating with senior partners.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Active bar membership, preferably in MD or DC; VA a plus.
• 7–10 years of real estate law experience with title, survey, and closing work.
• Knowledge of commercial title insurance, endorsements, escrow procedures, and closing practices.

Responsibilities

• Review title commitments, exception documents, surveys, easements, restrictions, covenants, and other recorded instruments.
• Identify title defects and negotiate resolutions, endorsements, indemnities, escrows, and other risk-management measures.
• Manage due diligence and closings for acquisitions, dispositions, development projects, and financings.
• Underwrite and coordinate title insurance and escrow matters.
• Advise clients on local title practices, transfer and recordation taxes, entity considerations, and closing requirements.
• Draft and negotiate purchase and sale agreements, loan documents, easement agreements, development agreements, operating agreements, and related documents.

Skills

Strong technical knowledge

Business judgment

Client management

Negotiation

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Job description

Shulman Rogers is seeking a Senior Title Attorney with 7–10 years of experience to handle title, survey, and closing matters for commercial real estate transactions. This attorney will advise developers, builders, lenders, investors, business owners, and families throughout Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, D.C. The ideal candidate has strong technical knowledge, sound business judgment, and the ability to manage complex matters with appropriate partner oversight.

Responsibilities:

• Review title commitments, exception documents, surveys, easements, restrictions, covenants, and other recorded instruments.
• Identify title defects and negotiate resolutions, endorsements, indemnities, escrows, and other risk-management measures.
• Manage due diligence and closings for acquisitions, dispositions, development projects, and financings.
• Underwrite and coordinate title insurance and escrow matters.
• Advise clients on local title practices, transfer and recordation taxes, entity considerations, and closing requirements.
• Draft and negotiate purchase and sale agreements, loan documents, easement agreements, development agreements, operating agreements, and related documents.

Education and Experience:

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Active bar membership in good standing, preferably in Maryland or the District of Columbia. Virginia admission is a plus.
• Must hold a valid Title Insurance Producer License in Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, D.C.
• 7–10 years of real estate law experience, including significant title, survey, and closing work.
• Knowledge of commercial title insurance, endorsements, escrow procedures, easements, land records, and closing practices.

We offer a competitive salary, benefits package and work-from-home flexibility, along with opportunities for professional growth and development.