Commercial Title Attorney

Shulman Rogers, PA•Potomac, MD

5d•$180 - $250

About The Position

Shulman Rogers is seeking a Senior Title Attorney to handle title, survey, and closing matters for commercial real estate transactions. The attorney will advise developers, builders, lenders, investors, business owners, and families throughout Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, D.C. The ideal candidate brings strong technical knowledge and sound business judgment and can manage complex matters with appropriate partner oversight.

Requirements

J.D. from an accredited law school.
Active bar membership in good standing, preferably in Maryland or the District of Columbia.
Valid Title Insurance Producer License in Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, D.C.
7–10 years of real estate law experience, including significant title, survey, and closing work.
Knowledge of commercial title insurance, endorsements, escrow procedures, easements, land records, and closing practices.

Nice To Haves

Virginia bar admission.

Responsibilities

Review title commitments, exception documents, surveys, easements, restrictions, covenants, and other recorded instruments.
Identify title defects and negotiate resolutions, endorsements, indemnities, escrows, and other risk-management measures.
Manage due diligence and closings for acquisitions, dispositions, development projects, and financings.
Underwrite and coordinate title insurance and escrow matters.
Advise clients on local title practices, transfer and recordation taxes, entity considerations, and closing requirements.
Draft and negotiate purchase and sale agreements, loan documents, easement agreements, development agreements, operating agreements, and related documents.