Senior Real Estate Attorney

Shulman Rogers; Potomac (MD); Hybrid; USD 190,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work-from-home flexibility

Competitive salary and benefits

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Shulman Rogers is seeking a Senior Real Estate Attorney to represent owners, developers, investors and lenders in commercial real estate transactions. The ideal candidate will have 5+ years' experience negotiating transaction documents, resolving due diligence issues and guiding deals through closing, and working directly with clients to address legal risks and business priorities.

We offer competitive compensation, benefits package, and work-from-home flexibility, with opportunities for

Qualifications

• J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school is required.
• Active admission to the Maryland Bar is required; DC admission is a plus.
• 5+ years of real estate law experience in commercial transactions preferred.
• Strong drafting, negotiation, and organizational skills with client service focus.

Responsibilities

• Represent clients in acquisition, development, financing, leasing and dispositions of commercial real estate.
• Draft, review and negotiate purchase & sale agreements, leases, loan documents and related agreements.
• Coordinate due diligence, title reviews, surveys and other property documents.
• Manage transactions through structuring, closing and post-closing coordination with all parties.

Skills

Negotiation

Due Diligence

Document Drafting

Client Advisory

Closing Transactions

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Maryland Bar admission

Job description

Shulman Rogers is seeking a Senior Real Estate Attorney to represent owners, developers, investors and lenders in commercial real estate transactions. The ideal candidate will have 5+ years' experience negotiating transaction documents, resolving due diligence issues and guiding deals through closing, and working directly with clients to address legal risks and business priorities. Experience with affordable housing and HUD/FHA financing is a plus.

Responsibilities:

• Represent clients in the acquisition, sale, development and leasing of commercial real estate, including multifamily, mixed-use, office, retail, industrial and hospitality properties.
• Draft, review and negotiate purchase and sale agreements, commercial leases, loan documents, ground leases, easements and shared use agreements.
• Represent borrowers and lenders in acquisition, construction and refinancing transactions, coordinating documentation and closing requirements.
• Conduct and oversee due diligence, including review of title, surveys, existing leases and other property documents; identify and resolve issues affecting the transaction.
• Manage transactions from initial structuring through closing, coordinating with clients, opposing counsel, title companies, lenders and other transaction participants.

Education and Experience:

• J.D. from an accredited law school and active admission in good standing to the Maryland Bar. District of Columbia admission is a plus.
• Five or more years of real estate law experience.
• Experience handling commercial real estate transactions, including acquisitions, financing, development and leasing, with the ability to manage matters independently and collaborate on complex transactions.
• Strong drafting, negotiation, analytical and organizational skills, with careful attention to detail and responsive client service.
• Experience representing both borrowers and lenders is preferred. Familiarity with affordable housing, HUD/FHA financing, low-income housing tax credits or Fannie Mae lending programs is a plus.

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