Associate Attorney - Commercial Real Estate Leasing
Pay: $120,000.00 - $150,000.00 per year
Why This Is a Great Opportunity
- Join a well-established commercial real estate platform with a long track record of growth, stability, and high-level deal flow
- Take on meaningful, hands-on responsibility in a role focused heavily on commercial leasing work
- Work closely with an experienced legal and leasing team in a business-facing role with visible impact
- Build your career in a sophisticated in-house legal environment with strong mentorship and long-term opportunity
- Enjoy competitive compensation, strong benefits, retirement match, bonus potential, and a collaborative workplace culture
Location: This is a fully on-site role based in Baltimore, Maryland, offering close collaboration with the legal and leasing team. Remote or hybrid work is not available.
Note: Candidates must have a J.D., be admitted to the Maryland Bar, and bring 1+ years of directly relevant transactional real estate experience, ideally with commercial leasing experience. Strong attention to detail is essential.
About Us
We are a successful and growing commercial real estate organization with a strong reputation, a substantial portfolio, and a long history of excellence. Our team values professionalism, collaboration, and high-quality work, and we take pride in creating an environment where talented people can grow and make a real impact. Confidential Employer.
Job Description
- Draft, review, revise, and negotiate commercial leases and related leasing documents
- Support the leasing team on day-to-day legal matters tied to commercial real estate transactions
- Analyze lease terms and prepare lease abstracts and related summaries
- Communicate with lenders, opposing counsel, brokers, tenants, and internal stakeholders
- Organize, circulate, and maintain legal documentation related to leasing matters
- Collaborate across departments to support negotiations and ensure smooth deal execution
- Monitor legal compliance, contract performance, and deadlines related to leasing transactions
- Advise internal teams on legal issues, process requirements, and deal-specific considerations
- Assist with special projects and other legal matters as needed
Qualifications
- J.D. from an accredited law school
- Active Maryland Bar admission
- 1+ years of transactional real estate experience
- Commercial real estate leasing experience strongly preferred
- Ability to work independently and manage priorities effectively
- Excellent drafting, negotiation, and organizational skills
- Superior attention to detail
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and common legal research and real estate record systems
Why You Will Love Working Here
- Strong, established company with long-term stability and a respected market presence
- Opportunity to work on sophisticated leasing matters in a business-oriented legal role
- High visibility with internal decision-makers and cross-functional teams
- Supportive, team-oriented culture with room for professional growth
- Competitive benefits package designed to reward performance and support well-being
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Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance