Senior Real Estate Attorney | Washington, D.C. | $260K+ Total Comp

We Are Legal Revolution; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 200,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Pension plan

Job summary

A law firm specializing in real estate is seeking a Senior Transactional Attorney to lead acquisitions, financings, and major development projects. The position requires admission in D.C and either Maryland or Virginia, as well as strong negotiation skills. Competitive compensation includes a base salary of $240K–$260K along with bonuses and flexible work options.

Qualifications

• Must be admitted to practice in D.C and Maryland or Virginia.
• Experience with complex cross-border transactions.
• Ability to mentor junior attorneys.

Responsibilities

• Lead negotiation and execution of acquisitions and development projects.
• Oversee title, zoning, and regulatory reviews.
• Provide counsel on deal structuring and financing strategies.
• Contribute to firm business development and client expansion.

Skills

Admitted in D.C and Maryland or Virginia

Handling high-value, multi-state deals

Negotiation skills

Strong leadership

Business acumen

Job description

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We Are Legal Revolution provided pay range

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Base pay range

$200,000.00/yr - $260,000.00/yr

Direct message the job poster from We Are Legal Revolution

Nationally recognized real estate practice seeks a senior transactional attorney to lead acquisitions, financings, and large-scale development projects. You must be admitted in D.C and Maryland or Virginia and comfortable handling high-value, multi-state deals.

Why You’ll Love It:

• Major-Market Deals: Advise private equity clients and developers on complex cross-border transactions exceeding $500M+.
• Strategic Leadership: Directly manage junior attorneys and interface with investors, lenders, and architects to close challenging projects.
• Elite Compensation & Flexibility: $240K–$260K base with year-end bonuses, origination sharing, and remote/hybrid options tailored to your schedule.
• High Autonomy, Low Politics: Empowered environment that rewards initiative and business acumen.

Job Description:

• Lead negotiation and execution of acquisitions, financing, and development projects.
• Oversee title, zoning, and regulatory review for multi-jurisdictional assets.
• Provide counsel on deal structuring, financing strategies, and joint venture arrangements.
• Mentor associates and contribute to firm business development and client expansion.

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Seniority level

• Associate

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Legal

Industries

• Law Practice

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance 401(k)
• Pension plan