Attorney

Commercial Real Estate Attorney

Selzer Gurvitch seeks a Commercial Real Estate Attorney to join our Commercial Real Estate practice group. For over 40 years, our firm has provided legal service to clients in Maryland, the District of Columbia, and Virginia. This position represents an exciting and unique opportunity for growth within an established and prestigious firm, which is expanding its trust and estate, real estate, lending, business, and transactional law practice.

Qualified candidates will have 5+ years of experience in real estate transactions and lender/borrower matters. They will have experience representing owners, sponsors, developers, and lenders in drafting agreements relating to the acquisition, ownership, financing, development, sale, and leasing of real estate. Additional requirements include strong organizational and writing skills, refined oral communication skills, excellent academic credentials, and a desire to excel in a growing firm transitioning to the next generation.

Position Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate real estate transaction documents (e.g., purchase agreements, loan documents, development agreements, joint venture agreements, etc.).
• Review and analyze due diligence materials for various types of real estate transactions.
• Supervise the review of title and survey.
• Draft and review entity governing and authorization documents.
• Organize and coordinate closings.

Requirements for the Position

• A current active member of the Maryland Bar (in good standing). Membership in Virginia, and/or D.C. Bar a plus.
• Juris Doctor degree from ABA-accredited law school and strong academic performance.
• 5+ years of relevant commercial real estate experience.
• A driven self-starter with excellent analytical and writing skills who is willing and able to handle multiple transactions from start to finish.
• Work independently or collaboratively as circumstances dictate.
• Demonstrated ability to manage client relationships.

Our firm offers a collegial work environment, exciting opportunities for professional growth, and generous benefits, including 12 weeks (paid) parental leave, family health, vision, and dental benefits, and 401(k) plan, all subject to eligibility requirements. Salary: $150,000 – $200,000 depending on experience. Annual bonuses (variable depending on Firm and attorney performance). Remote work is encouraged firmwide.

To apply, please attach a PDF copy of your resume to recruiting@sgrwlaw.com with “Commercial Real Estate Attorney” as the subject line. In the body of the email, please include a cover letter that indicates any salary requirements. Applications without both a resume and cover letter will not be considered. No phone calls, please.

This position description does not provide an exhaustive list of responsibilities and requirements for the Commercial Real Estate Attorney position. Additional responsibilities may be added or eliminated to accommodate changes in business operations. Selzer Gurvitch, Attorneys at Law has the right to revise, update, and amend this position description at any time.

Selzer Gurvitch is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, national origin, veteran status or disability in relation to our recruiting, hiring, and promoting practices.