Senior Real Estate Attorney

Shulman Rogers, PA; Potomac (MD); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

Shulman Rogers Gandal Pordy & Ecker seeks a Senior Real Estate Attorney in Maryland with 5+ years in real estate law to handle complex commercial transactions. You will draft and negotiate purchase agreements, leases, loan documents and ground leases, while coordinating due diligence and closing requirements for borrowers and lenders.

Ideal candidates have strong drafting, negotiation and client service skills, and familiarity with affordable housing, HUD/FHA financing, and related programs.

Qualifications

• 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.
• J.D. and Maryland Bar admission; DC admission 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.

Skills

Real estate law

Drafting

Negotiation

Due diligence

Client service

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Maryland Bar admission

DC admission a plus

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.