SelectLeaders’ Client Seeks CRE Attorney To Join AV-Rated Maryland Firm

BISWIRE/Jan. 12, 2026 — SelectLeaders, the leading career platform for commercial real estate professionals, is proud to spotlight a career-defining opportunity for a talented Commercial Real Estate Attorney to join a highly respected, AV-rated law firm based in Potomac, Maryland.

This hybrid, full-time position offers the chance to work directly with experienced partners on complex, high-impact real estate transactions across residential, industrial, and commercial development projects in Maryland, Northern Virginia, and Washington, D.C.

Commercial Real Estate Attorney | Legal | Potomac, MD

Compensation: $125,000–$149,999 + Incentive Bonus
Workplace: Hybrid
Experience: 2–5 Years
Education: Bachelor’s Degree Required; JD and Maryland Bar Required

The Opportunity

This role is ideal for an attorney seeking hands-on deal experience, meaningful client interaction, and a clear path for long-term career growth in real estate law. Working alongside a collaborative team, the selected attorney will manage transactions from contract to closing, resolve land-use and permitting issues, and play a key role in advancing development, leasing, and subdivision projects.

Key Responsibilities & Qualifications

• Draft and negotiate complex real estate agreements, including purchase and sale agreements, development agreements, HOA and condominium documents, and commercial leases
  
• Lead and participate in negotiations, translating business discussions into clear, actionable contract language
  
• Manage due diligence, including title and survey review, transaction documentation, and issue resolution
  
• Serve as transactional counsel on residential subdivision and development projects, including permitting matters
  
• Provide proactive, strategic legal support to clients throughout the lifecycle of each transaction
  
• Contribute to firm thought leadership and business development initiatives through writing and client engagement
  
• 4+ years of commercial real estate transactional experience with exposure to development, leasing, or residential subdivision work
  
• Detail-oriented, collaborative communicator with strong legal judgment and business acumen
  
• Active Maryland Bar required; DC or Virginia Bar preferred

Interested candidates can apply here: https://www.selectleaders.com/job/293112/commercial-real-estate-attorney/

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