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Real Estate Associate Attorney

Orion Placement


Job Location:

Baltimore, MD - USA

Yearly Salary: $ 145000 - 160000
Posted: 21 June 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 18 September 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Pay: $145000.00 - $160000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

  • Work directly with seasoned partners on sophisticated commercial real estate deals from day one
  • Build deep experience across acquisitions dispositions leasing financing and development
  • Join a collaborative inclusive environment that genuinely invests in associate growth
  • Gain exposure to a diverse client base including developers investors lenders and middle-market companies
  • Long-term career runway with strong mentorship and meaningful responsibility early on

Location

On-site role based in either Richmond Virginia or Baltimore Maryland offering the energy of a full in-office legal team and hands-on collaboration.

Note

This role requires active bar admission in the jurisdiction where you will practice and at least 2 years of directly relevant commercial real estate law experience.

About Us

We are a business-focused law firm delivering innovative sophisticated legal solutions to clients ranging from emerging companies to established enterprises. Our team values collaboration inclusion and practical problem-solving and we are committed to creating an environment where attorneys can do their best work while building lasting careers. Confidential Employer.

Job Description

  • Draft review and negotiate commercial real estate transaction documents including purchase agreements leases financing and closing documents
  • Support acquisitions dispositions leasing development and financing matters from diligence through closing
  • Review title survey zoning and diligence materials and coordinate closing processes
  • Work closely with partners and senior attorneys on complex high-value transactions
  • Interact with clients lenders counterparties and internal teams in a professional solutions-oriented manner

Qualifications

  • Juris Doctor from an accredited law school
  • 2 years of commercial real estate law experience
  • Admitted to the bar or eligible to waive into Maryland or Virginia
  • Strong drafting organizational and communication skills
  • Detail-oriented with sound judgment and a practical business mindset

Why You Will Love Working Here

You will be part of a collegial high-performing real estate group where your contributions matter. We value mentorship ownership of work and long-term professional development offering an environment where associates are trusted supported and challenged in the right ways.

JPC-1287

Benefits:

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

Requirements: Must-have: MD bar license. 2 yrs of commercial real estate law experience.

  • Nice to haves:

  • Preferred Years as Associate: 2-4

  • Additional context: Relocation- yes. Packages - no

  • Salary Bands (Only if attorney role):

  • 2 years experience: $145000

  • 3 years experience: $150000 $155000

  • 4 years experience: up to $160000

Submission Email: Melissa & Carrie: ;

Quick Recruiter Reference

Mid-Atlantic business law firm seeking a 24 year commercial real estate associate for on-site work in Richmond or Baltimore handling transactional real estate matters with strong partner mentorship.

Recruiters Submission: To submit cancel - Real Estate Associate Attorney - Whiteford Taylor & Preston LLP - JPC- 1287 - Source

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  • Client job title: Real Estate Associate Attorney

  • Location: Baltimore MD

  • On-site hybrid remote: On-site

  • Experience: 2

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  • # of hires needed: 1

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