Lateral Real Estate Attorney

A law firm seeks an accomplished Real Estate Lateral Attorney to join its team, offering a unique opportunity to take control of your career in a collaborative and supportive environment. This role is designed for a legal professional with over 8 years of experience in commercial real estate transactions, including acquisitions, leasing, financing, and development. The ideal candidate will bring a reasonable portable book of business and a desire to grow their practice.

Duties

• Manage and oversee commercial real estate transactions, including acquisitions, leasing agreements, and financing arrangements.
• Collaborate with colleagues and clients to ensure successful transaction execution.
• Provide legal advice on real estate development projects and related regulatory matters.
• Participate in business development initiatives to expand the firm’s real estate practice.
• Work closely with experienced professionals to receive operational and financial support.

Requirements

• A minimum of 8 years of experience in commercial real estate transactions.
• A portable book of business is preferred.
• Strong understanding of real estate law, including acquisitions, leasing, financing, and development.
• Proven ability to build and maintain client relationships.

Education

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.

Certifications

• Active license to practice law in the relevant jurisdiction.

Skills

• Excellent negotiation and communication skills.
• Strong analytical abilities and attention to detail.
• Capability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Effective time management skills and the ability to meet deadlines.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health and dental insurance.
• Paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Opportunities for marketing and business development support.
• Convenient office location near public transportation.

This position offers an exciting chance for a motivated attorney to thrive in a dynamic environment while expanding their practice in commercial real estate. The firm values diversity, equity, and inclusion and is committed to fostering a collaborative workplace where all team members can succeed.

This firm is small, but progressive and growing. This sounds like a fair description of this Maryland-based firm offering services in the DC area. Well into its fifth decade of existence, this outfit is a solid part of the DC legal scene. Offering services in the following practice areas, Business Law, Commercial, Transactions and Financing, Community Associations, Domestic Relations, Estate Planning and Probate, Financial Institutions, Health Care, Labor and Employment Law, Litigation, Real Estate Transactions and Land Use and Taxation, this firm is a nice home for an attorney looking for fairly sophisticated work in the cozy atmosphere of a small firm.