Real Estate Associate

plug-legal

Washington (District of Columbia)

On-site

USD 220,000 - 280,000

Full time

14 days+
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Job summary

Plug-legal is expanding its real estate practice in Washington, D.C., and seeks a junior to mid-level associate with 1-4 years of commercial real estate experience. The firm offers a collegial environment, significant mentoring, and a chance to work on high-profile transactions.

Candidates must possess a solid background in acquisitions, leasing, and local regulatory matters like TOPA, along with an active bar license in D.C., Maryland, or Virginia. The salary ranges from $220,000 to $280,000, based on experience, plus incentive bonuses.

Qualifications

  • 1-4 years of experience in commercial real estate, focusing on acquisitions, leasing, and development.
  • Strong understanding of local regulatory matters.
  • Active bar license required.

Responsibilities

  • Handle high-profile commercial transactions.
  • Manage developments and regulatory matters.
  • Work in a collegial environment with mentoring.

Skills

Commercial real estate experience
Local regulatory knowledge (TOPA)
Acquisitions and leasing

Education

Active bar license in D.C., Maryland, or Virginia

Job description

A national firm with a highly ranked real estate practice is expanding its group in Washington, D.C.

The firm is known for its strong presence in the real estate sector and offers a collegial environment with substantial mentoring. They are looking to add an associate to a busy team handling high-profile commercial transactions, developments, and regulatory matters across the region.

The role requires one to four years of commercial real estate experience, with a focus on acquisitions, leasing, and development. Candidates should have a background in local regulatory matters, such as TOPA, and must hold an active bar license in D.C., Maryland, or Virginia.

The base salary for this position ranges from $220,000 to $280,000, depending on experience, with eligibility for incentive bonus programs.

This is a strong opportunity for a junior to mid-level associate looking to gain sophisticated deal experience and long-term professional growth under the guidance of established practitioners in the field.

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