Senior Commercial Real Estate Associate

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a senior commercial real estate associate with a minimum of five years of experience to join their team in Washington, DC. The successful candidate will have extensive experience in commercial real estate transactions, focusing on complex development deals, joint ventures, and ground lease transactions.

Duties

• Lead deal execution and manage transaction processes.
• Draft and negotiate key transactional documents.
• Advise clients on structuring considerations across various asset types.
• Supervise and mentor junior associates.
• Collaborate with paralegals and closers.

Requirements

• Minimum of five years of law firm experience in commercial real estate.
• Strong foundation in joint venture structuring and ground lease transactions.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Outstanding academic credentials.

Education

• Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited law school.

Certifications

• Admitted to and in good standing with the relevant bar.

Skills

• Strong technical skills and business judgment.
• Leadership experience in supervising and mentoring.

Benefits

• Collaborative environment working on sophisticated real estate matters.
• Realistic path to career advancement.

With a longtime DC presence, this strong and reputable firm takes an active role in community and pro bono activities. Recognizing the importance of longevity, this firm goes far to preserve its relationship with its associates. What does that mean for the firm employing hundreds of lawyers in a wide variety of practice areas? It means that associates are well trained and a family atmosphere is fostered. The firm is consistently ranked as one of the top 100 firms and generally considered a great place to work.