Real Estate Attorney (Senior Associate / Junior Partner)

The People Of: Professional Services; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 280,000 - 335,000; Full time

Job summary

The People Of: Professional Services is seeking a Real Estate Attorney (Senior Associate / Junior Partner) to advise on sophisticated commercial real estate transactions, guiding matters from inception through closing within an entrepreneurial and collaborative team.

Qualified candidates hold a JD, possess law firm experience, and can manage complex deals with minimal supervision; the role offers strong client relationships and long-term career growth in a dynamic practice.

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school.
• Previous experience in a law firm is required.
• Significant experience handling sophisticated commercial real estate transactions.
• Admission to the applicable state bar in good standing.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on acquisition, development, financing, leasing, management, and disposition of commercial real estate assets.
• Represent developers, property owners, managers, institutional investors, private investors, and lenders on real estate transactions.
• Draft, review, and negotiate complex transaction documents.
• Provide strategic legal counsel throughout all stages of commercial real estate deals.
• Collaborate with colleagues across multiple practice areas to deliver practical, business-focused solutions.
• Manage matters with a high degree of independence while maintaining exceptional client service.

Skills

Analytical skills

Drafting

Negotiation

Client service

Independent work

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Real Estate Attorney (Senior Associate / Junior Partner)

Advert Code: MLFS 254

An outstanding opportunity has arisen for an experienced Real Estate Attorney to join a highly regarded and expanding real estate practice. This role is ideal for a senior associate ready to take the next step or a junior partner seeking a platform with sophisticated work, strong client relationships, and long-term career growth.

You will advise a diverse client base on complex commercial real estate matters, working across high-value transactions from inception through closing. This is an excellent opportunity to handle sophisticated work while collaborating with an accomplished team in a supportive, entrepreneurial environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Advise clients on the acquisition, development, financing, leasing, management, and disposition of commercial real estate assets.
• Represent developers, property owners, managers, institutional investors, private investors, and lenders on a broad range of real estate transactions.
• Draft, review, and negotiate complex transaction documents.
• Provide strategic legal counsel throughout all stages of commercial real estate deals.
• Collaborate with colleagues across multiple practice areas to deliver practical, business-focused solutions.
• Manage matters with a high degree of independence while maintaining exceptional client service.

What We’re Looking For

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
• Previous experience working in a law firm is required.
• Significant experience handling sophisticated commercial real estate transactions.
• Experience representing developers, owners, managers, institutional or private investors, and/or lenders.
• Experience negotiating real estate joint venture transactions is preferred.
• Strong analytical, drafting, and negotiation skills.
• Excellent academic credentials.
• Ability to manage complex matters with minimal supervision.
• Admission to the applicable state bar and in good standing.

Compensation

Competitive compensation is offered, with an anticipated salary range of $280,000–$335,000, commensurate with experience, qualifications, and other relevant factors.