Real Estate Attorney

Larson Maddox; Maryland; On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Long-Term Disability Insurance

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

401(k) Profit Sharing Plan

Generous PTO and Paid Holidays

Free Parking

Wellness Programs and Initiatives

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

CLE and Bar Dues Reimbursement

Job summary

Larson Maddox represents a respected law firm in the Washington metropolitan area seeking a Real Estate Associate Attorney with 3–8 years of experience. The role focuses on a sophisticated mix of commercial real estate transactions, leasing, financing, and business matters for a diverse client base across the region.

The position offers direct client interaction, meaningful responsibility, and a collaborative culture with mentorship.

Qualifications

• 2–8 years of commercial real estate transactional experience.
• Experience handling acquisitions, dispositions, leasing, and financing transactions.
• Strong drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication, research, and legal writing abilities.
• Admission to the Maryland Bar (or ability to sit for the Maryland Bar) required.
• Virginia and/or DC Bar admission is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Draft and negotiate commercial purchase and sale agreements.
• Prepare and review commercial leases for landlords and tenants.
• Assist with commercial lending and real estate financing transactions.
• Draft and negotiate contracts and ancillary transaction documents.
• Form and structure real estate entities, including preparation of operating agreements.
• Work directly with clients and senior attorneys on matters from inception through closing.

Skills

Drafting

Negotiation

Analytical thinking

Legal research

Legal writing

Communication

Education

Maryland Bar admission

Job description

Our client, a respected and growing law firm in the Washington metropolitan area, is seeking a Real Estate Associate Attorney with 3-8 years of experience to join its collaborative real estate and business practice.

This is an excellent opportunity to work on a sophisticated mix of commercial real estate transactions, leasing, financing, and business-related matters while advising a diverse client base that includes commercial developers, lenders, landlords, tenants, and private businesses throughout the Washington metropolitan area and beyond.

What You'll Do

• Draft and negotiate commercial purchase and sale agreements
• Prepare and review commercial leases for landlords and tenants
• Assist with commercial lending and real estate financing transactions
• Draft and negotiate contracts and ancillary transaction documents
• Form and structure real estate entities, including preparation of operating agreements
• Work directly with clients and senior attorneys on matters from inception through closing

Qualifications

• 2-8 years of commercial real estate transactional experience
• Experience handling acquisitions, dispositions, leasing, and financing transactions
• Strong drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills
• Excellent communication, research, and legal writing abilities
• Admission to the Maryland Bar (or ability to sit for the Maryland Bar) required
• Virginia and/or DC Bar admission is a plus

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Sophisticated commercial real estate and financing work
• Direct client interaction and meaningful responsibility
• Collegial, team-oriented culture with strong mentorship
• Opportunity to build and expand a long-term real estate practice
• Diverse client base, including developers, lenders, landlords, tenants, and businesses
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• 401(k) Profit Sharing Plan
• Generous PTO and Paid Holidays
• Free Parking
• Wellness Programs and Initiatives
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• CLE and Bar Dues Reimbursement

This opportunity is ideal for an attorney seeking hands-on transactional experience, direct client exposure, and the ability to work on a broad range of commercial real estate matters within a collaborative and growing practice.