Remote Commercial Leasing Attorney

$180000 - $300000 per year | Washington, DC | Remote | Permanent

We are an established, full-service law firm with a sophisticated Real Estate practice serving businesses, developers, property owners, landlords, tenants and other commercial clients.

Our attorneys handle a broad range of commercial real estate matters, with particular strength in leasing and transactional work. The firm combines the resources and sophistication of an established practice with a more collaborative, relationship-driven environment.

The Real Estate team is looking to add an experienced Commercial Real Estate Attorney who can step in and take ownership of sophisticated leasing matters while working directly with clients and other attorneys.

Work remotely while remaining part of an established and collaborative legal team.

Handle meaningful commercial office and retail leasing matters, representing both landlords and tenants.

Take ownership of matters and work directly with clients rather than functioning solely as a behind-the-scenes associate.

In addition to leasing, have the opportunity to work on purchase and sale agreements, due diligence, closings and other commercial real estate transactions.

Join a well-established law firm with the resources, infrastructure and client base to support a growing Real Estate practice.

Opportunity for professional development and continued growth within a sophisticated Real Estate group.

Location:

Remote

Experience:

6+ Years

Practice:
Commercial Real Estate / Leasing

An established and highly regarded law firm is seeking an experienced Commercial Real Estate Attorney to join its Real Estate practice.

This is a fully remote opportunity for an attorney with substantial experience handling commercial office and retail leasing matters. The ideal candidate will have experience representing both landlords and tenants and be comfortable taking ownership of sophisticated leasing matters from negotiation through completion.

Additional transactional commercial real estate experience is a plus, but leasing experience is the primary focus of the role.

• Draft and negotiate commercial office and retail leases and related documents.
• Represent both landlords and tenants in commercial leasing matters.
• Draft and negotiate lease amendments, letters of intent, subordination and non-disturbance agreements, assignment and sublease consents, estoppels, commission agreements and related documents.
• Assist with purchase and sale agreements, deeds, assignments, financing documents and other transactional real estate documents.
• Review and summarize due diligence materials, including leases and service contracts.
• Monitor transaction contingencies and deadlines.
• Review and prepare title and survey objections.
• Prepare and review closing documentation.
• Conduct real estate closings and handle post-closing documentation and administration.
• Work collaboratively with senior attorneys, paralegals and other firm professionals.
• Communicate directly with clients and provide practical, business-oriented legal advice.
• Independently manage multiple matters and competing priorities.

• 6+ years of legal experience with substantial commercial real estate experience.
• Strong experience with commercial office and/or retail leasing.
• Experience representing both landlords and tenants.
• Strong lease drafting and negotiation skills.
• Additional transactional commercial real estate experience is preferred but not required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational and time-management abilities.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with attorneys and staff.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple matters simultaneously.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Outlook and Excel.

• Fully remote position
• Established and sophisticated Real Estate practice
• Significant commercial leasing work
• Opportunity to represent both landlords and tenants
• Direct client interaction and meaningful responsibility
• Additional exposure to broader transactional real estate matters
• Competitive compensation and benefits
• Professional growth and development opportunities