Commercial Real Estate Attorney

Pay: $190,000.00 - $250,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Work on sophisticated, high-value commercial real estate transactions with an established and respected legal team.
• Take ownership of meaningful matters while working directly with property owners, investors, developers, and lenders.
• Enjoy a collaborative, entrepreneurial environment where your contributions are valued and your ideas matter.
• Build lasting client relationships and expand your expertise across acquisitions, dispositions, leasing, and financing.
• Grow your career with opportunities for advancement, mentorship, and increased responsibility.
• Enjoy competitive compensation, a benefits package, and the opportunity to thrive without needing an existing book of business.

Location

Washington, DC. This is an office-based opportunity offering the chance to collaborate closely with experienced attorneys, develop valuable client relationships, and become an integral part of our growing commercial real estate practice.

Note

Applicants should have 3+ years of substantive commercial real estate transactional experience and be admitted to the DC Bar or eligible to waive in. We welcome experienced associates, senior attorneys, and counsel looking for their next career opportunity.

About Us

Confidential Employer.

We are an established boutique law firm with a sophisticated commercial real estate practice and a reputation for delivering practical, business-focused legal solutions. Our collaborative team represents a diverse client base on significant transactions, providing attorneys with meaningful responsibility, direct client exposure, and opportunities to grow professionally.

Job Description

As a Commercial Real Estate Attorney, you'll play a key role in advising clients and managing complex transactions from start to finish.

• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial leases, purchase and sale agreements, loan documents, and other real estate contracts.
• Represent clients in commercial real estate acquisitions, dispositions, leasing transactions, and financing matters.
• Lead due diligence processes, including title and survey reviews, and coordinate transactions through successful closings.
• Work directly with investors, developers, property owners, lenders, and business clients to structure effective solutions.
• Collaborate with experienced attorneys while independently managing transactions and client relationships.
• Gain exposure to development, construction, joint ventures, and other sophisticated real estate matters.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
• 3+ years of substantive commercial real estate transactional experience.
• Active DC Bar membership in good standing or eligibility to waive into the DC Bar.
• Experience with commercial leasing, acquisitions, dispositions, financing, and transaction closings.
• Strong drafting, negotiation, communication, and client relationship skills.
• Ability to manage matters independently while contributing to a collaborative team.
• Previous law firm experience preferred; relevant in-house and solo practice backgrounds are welcome.
• Maryland or Virginia Bar admission is a plus.

Why You Will Love Working Here

We believe great legal work comes from talented people who feel supported, challenged, and empowered. Here, you'll enjoy meaningful client relationships, sophisticated transactions, approachable colleagues, and a professional environment that values your expertise. Whether you're looking to advance as an associate or bring your experience to a senior-level position, we offer the opportunity to make a real impact and build a rewarding long-term career.

Ready to take the next step? Apply today. We'd love to hear from you!

JPC-2942

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Requirements: DC bar license. 3+ years of commercial real estate transactional exp

• Required Years as Associate: 3+ years of substantive commercial real estate transactional experience. Senior associate and counsel candidates welcome.
• Salary Bands (Only if attorney role):
  • 4 to 5 years: $190,000 to $210,000
  • 6 to 7 years: $210,000 to $230,000
  • 8+ years: $230,000 to $250,000
  • Salary bands are recruiter estimates, not client-approved.

Submission Email:Jennifer-

jjette@fmlaw.com

Quick Recruiter Reference

Established Washington, DC boutique law firm hiring 1 to 2 Commercial Real Estate Attorneys. Handles sophisticated commercial leasing, acquisitions, dispositions, financing, and closings. Seeking 4+ years of transactional experience, DC Bar admission or waiver eligibility, with senior lateral attorneys welcome.

Recruiters Submission: To submit, cancel - Commercial Real Estate Attorney - Friedlander Misler, PLLC - JPC- 2942- source

New Job Order Alert

• Client job title: Commercial Real Estate Attorney
• Location: Washington, DC 20015
• On-site, hybrid, remote: On-site (per lead; confirmation pending)
• Experience: 3+
• Good fit job titles/keywords for candidates: Commercial Real Estate Attorney, Real Estate Associate, Senior Real Estate Associate, Real Estate Counsel, CRE Transactional Attorney, Commercial Leasing Attorney, Real Estate Finance Attorney

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