Real Estate Associate

A premier Baltimore law firm is seeking a talented Real Estate Associate (3–6 years’ experience) to join our highly regarded Real Estate and Business Transactions Group. This is an exceptional opportunity for a motivated attorney to work directly with sophisticated developers, owners, investors, and lenders on complex, high-profile commercial real estate matters throughout the region.

Our Real Estate and Business Transactions Group advises clients at every stage of the real estate life cycle — from acquisition and entitlement through development, financing, construction, leasing, and disposition. We are known for delivering strategic, business-minded counsel on sophisticated transactions that shape communities and drive economic growth.

This client-facing role offers meaningful responsibility, early exposure to complex transactions, and the opportunity to build long‑term client relationships. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast‑paced environment, demonstrates strong drafting and negotiation skills, and can manage multiple matters with precision and efficiency.

• Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating:
• Purchase and sale agreements
• Commercial leases (retail and office)
• Development and construction-related agreements
• Easement and access agreements
• Property management and consulting agreements
• Representing:
• Sellers and buyers in acquisitions and dispositions
• Landlords and tenants in retail and office leasing
• Lenders and borrowers in debt financing transactions
• Sponsors and investors in equity financing structures
• Working on mixed‑use, multi‑family, affordable housing, shopping center, and office developments
• Advising on condominium regimes, homeowners’ associations, and related governance matters

• 3–6 years of commercial real estate transactional experience
• Experience with debt and equity financing
• Familiarity with condominium and HOA formation and operations
• Exposure to (or interest in learning) tax‑advantaged real estate structures, including:
• Low‑Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTC)
• Historic Tax Credits
• New Markets Tax Credits

We recognize that no candidate will bring experience in every area. We value intellectual curiosity, strong fundamentals, and the desire to grow within a sophisticated transactional practice.

• Exposure to marquee regional development projects
• Direct client interaction and substantive responsibility
  
  Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits