Real Estate Associate – Transactional | Washington, DC (Hybrid/ Remote)

Direct Counsel represents a leading global law firm that is seeking a midlevel Real Estate Associate to join its Washington, DC office. The ideal candidate will have 3–4 years of real estate transactional and development experience and a strong background in sophisticated commercial real estate matters.

Responsibilities

The attorney will work with real estate investors, developers, lenders, and corporate clients on a broad range of transactional matters, including:

• Drafting and negotiating purchase and sale agreements

• Preparing real estate development documentation

• Conducting and reviewing title and survey matters

• Representing lenders in real estate finance transactions

• Preparing due diligence materials and other transaction-related agreements

• Advising clients involved in industrial and technology-related real estate projects, including data centers and advanced manufacturing facilities

• Managing multiple transactions and competing deadlines in a fast-paced, client-focused environment

• Working closely with senior attorneys while taking on increasing responsibility and client contact

Preferred Experience

Experience in one or more of the following areas is a plus:

• Real estate joint ventures

• Real estate finance

• Commercial leasing

• Planned communities and condominiums

• Multifamily real estate

• Manufacturing and industrial real estate

• Economic incentives

• Development transactions

Qualifications

• 3–4 years of real estate transactional and development experience

• Strong experience with commercial real estate transactions

• Excellent legal research, drafting, negotiation, and communication skills

• Strong academic credentials

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively

• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage competing deadlines

• Self-starter with excellent attention to detail

• Commitment to providing high-quality client service

• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, sophisticated transactional practice

Compensation & Benefits

Base Salary: $270,000–$390,000, commensurate with experience and other relevant factors.

Benefits may include:

• Medical and prescription drug coverage

• Dental and vision insurance

• 401(k) retirement plan

• Health savings and flexible spending accounts

• Life and disability insurance

• Paid time off and holidays

• Paid parental leave

• Family-building benefits

• Professional development and CLE opportunities

• Bar expense reimbursement

• Student loan resources

• Relocation assistance

• Wellness and employee assistance programs

• Backup childcare and elder-care resources

• Bonus opportunities

• Professional and technology-related discounts