Senior Real Estate Attorney

Shulman Rogers, PA•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 transactions. The attorney will manage matters from initial structuring through closing, advise clients on legal risks and business priorities, and coordinate with other transaction participants. The role covers commercial properties including multifamily, mixed-use, office, retail, industrial, and hospitality properties. The ideal candidate has at least five years of real estate law experience and can independently manage matters while collaborating on complex transactions. Experience with affordable housing and HUD/FHA financing is a plus. 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.
Familiarity 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, and identify and resolve transaction issues.
Manage transactions from initial structuring through closing, coordinating with clients, opposing counsel, title companies, lenders, and other transaction participants.