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Commercial Real Estate Attorney – Development Leasing

Orion Placement


Job Location:

Baltimore, MD - USA

Yearly Salary: $ 205000 - 275000
Posted: 30 September 2026 (2 days ago)
Application Deadline: 28 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Pay: $205000.00 - $275000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

  • Work on sophisticated commercial real estate development matters involving acquisitions dispositions financing and leasing.
  • Take an active role in complex developer-side transactions and help move deals from diligence through closing.
  • Build significant leasing experience across office retail and industrial properties.
  • Draft and negotiate high-level purchase agreements leases loan documents and other transaction documents.
  • Collaborate directly with experienced partners and clients while gaining meaningful ownership of transactions.
  • Join an expanding real estate practice with strong growth potential and opportunities to develop your own client relationships.
  • Receive a comprehensive benefits package including PTO medical dental vision life insurance 401(k) and additional firm-sponsored benefits.

Location:

Baltimore MD. This is an on-site opportunity offering regular collaboration with partners clients and transaction teams in our Baltimore office.

Note:

Candidates must have an active Maryland Washington DC or Virginia bar license and 4 years of directly relevant commercial real estate experience including sophisticated transactional work.

About Us

We are an established business law firm serving sophisticated companies developers investors and organizations across a broad range of industries. Our real estate attorneys handle complex development leasing acquisition disposition and financing matters while working in a collaborative and growth-oriented environment. Confidential Employer.

Job Description

  • Handle sophisticated commercial real estate development transactions from initial diligence through closing.
  • Draft and negotiate purchase and sale agreements commercial leases loan documents and related transaction documents.
  • Work with partners on complex developer-side real estate transactions.
  • Advise clients on commercial acquisitions dispositions development financing and leasing matters.
  • Negotiate office retail and industrial leases on behalf of sophisticated clients.
  • Conduct and manage real estate due diligence and identify transaction risks and business considerations.
  • Coordinate transaction documents deadlines and closing requirements across multiple parties.
  • Communicate directly with clients opposing counsel lenders and other transaction participants.
  • Contribute to client relationships and the continued growth of the real estate development practice.

Qualifications

  • JD from an accredited law school.
  • Active MD DC or VA bar license.
  • 4 years of directly relevant commercial real estate experience.
  • Experience with commercial real estate acquisitions dispositions development financing and leasing.
  • Strong commercial leasing experience ideally involving office retail or industrial properties.
  • Experience drafting and negotiating purchase agreements leases loan documents and related agreements.
  • Demonstrated ability and confidence managing transactions through closing.
  • Strong written oral analytical and client communication skills.
  • Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with partners and transaction teams.
  • Interest in business development and long-term practice growth.

Why You Will Love Working Here

  • Handle complex transactions with meaningful responsibility and direct client exposure.
  • Develop deeper experience across multiple areas of sophisticated commercial real estate law.
  • Work alongside experienced attorneys in a collaborative and collegial environment.
  • Join a growing real estate practice where ambitious attorneys can make a visible impact.
  • Strengthen your deal management and client development skills while building toward greater responsibility.
  • Benefit from a strong platform for long-term professional and business development.

JPC-2304

Benefits:

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

Requirements: Must-have: MD DC or VA bar. 4 years of commercial real estate exp

  • Required Years as Associate: 4
  • Salary Bands (Only if attorney role): 4 to 5 years: $205K to $225K
  • 6 to 7 years: $225K to $250K
  • 8 years: $250K to $275K

Submission Email: Must submit via ATS HERE

Quick Recruiter Reference

Mid-level commercial real estate attorney handling sophisticated development leasing acquisition disposition and financing transactions. Requires MD DC or VA bar and 4 years of directly relevant commercial real estate experience. Baltimore on-site $205K to $275K.

Recruiters Submission: To submit cancel - Commercial Real Estate Attorney Development / Leasing - Miles & Stockbridge - JPC- 2304 - source

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  • Client job title: Commercial Real Estate Attorney Development / Leasing
  • Location: Baltimore MD
  • On-site hybrid remote: On-site
  • Experience: 4
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