Senior Real Estate Attorney

Shulman Rogers•Potomac, MD

About The Position

Shulman Rogers is seeking a Senior Real Estate Attorney to represent owners, developers, investors, borrowers, and lenders in commercial real estate matters. The attorney will handle transactions involving property acquisition, sale, development, leasing, financing, and refinancing, and will guide matters from initial structuring through closing. The role involves negotiating transaction documents, resolving due diligence issues, coordinating with clients and other transaction participants, and addressing legal risks and business priorities. The firm offers a competitive salary, a benefits package, work-from-home flexibility, and opportunities for professional growth and development.

Requirements

J.D. from an accredited law school.
Active admission in good standing to the Maryland Bar.
Five or more years of real estate law experience.
Experience handling commercial real estate transactions, including acquisitions, financing, development, and leasing.
Ability to manage matters independently and collaborate on complex transactions.
Strong drafting, negotiation, analytical, and organizational skills, careful attention to detail, and responsive client service.

Nice To Haves

Admission to the District of Columbia Bar.
Experience representing both borrowers and lenders.
Experience with affordable housing, HUD/FHA financing, low-income housing tax credits, or Fannie Mae lending programs.

Responsibilities

Represent clients in the acquisition, sale, development, and leasing of commercial real estate, including multifamily, mixed-use, office, retail, industrial, and hospitality properties.
Draft, review, and negotiate purchase and sale agreements, commercial leases, loan documents, ground leases, easements, and shared use agreements.
Represent borrowers and lenders in acquisition, construction, and refinancing transactions, coordinating documentation and closing requirements.
Conduct and oversee due diligence, including review of title, surveys, existing leases, and other property documents; identify and resolve issues affecting transactions.
Manage transactions from initial structuring through closing, coordinating with clients, opposing counsel, title companies, lenders, and other transaction participants.