Associate Attorney - Leasing

Pay: $120,000.00 - $150,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Join a well-established commercial real estate platform with a long track record of growth, stability, and high-level deal flow
• Take on meaningful, hands-on responsibility in a role focused heavily on commercial leasing work
• Work closely with an experienced legal and leasing team in a business-facing role with visible impact
• Build your career in a sophisticated in-house legal environment with strong mentorship and long-term opportunity
• Enjoy competitive compensation, strong benefits, retirement match, bonus potential, and a collaborative workplace culture

Location: This is a fully on-site role based in Baltimore, Maryland, offering close collaboration with the legal and leasing team. Remote or hybrid work is not available.

Note: Candidates must have a J.D., be admitted to the Maryland Bar, and bring 1+ years of directly relevant transactional real estate experience, ideally with commercial leasing experience. Strong attention to detail is essential.

About Us

We are a successful and growing commercial real estate organization with a strong reputation, a substantial portfolio, and a long history of excellence. Our team values professionalism, collaboration, and high-quality work, and we take pride in creating an environment where talented people can grow and make a real impact. Confidential Employer.

Job Description

• Draft, review, revise, and negotiate commercial leases and related leasing documents
• Support the leasing team on day-to-day legal matters tied to commercial real estate transactions
• Analyze lease terms and prepare lease abstracts and related summaries
• Communicate with lenders, opposing counsel, brokers, tenants, and internal stakeholders
• Organize, circulate, and maintain legal documentation related to leasing matters
• Collaborate across departments to support negotiations and ensure smooth deal execution
• Monitor legal compliance, contract performance, and deadlines related to leasing transactions
• Advise internal teams on legal issues, process requirements, and deal-specific considerations
• Assist with special projects and other legal matters as needed

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school
• Active Maryland Bar admission
• 1+ years of transactional real estate experience
• Commercial real estate leasing experience strongly preferred
• Ability to work independently and manage priorities effectively
• Excellent drafting, negotiation, and organizational skills
• Superior attention to detail
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and common legal research and real estate record systems

Why You Will Love Working Here

• Strong, established company with long-term stability and a respected market presence
• Opportunity to work on sophisticated leasing matters in a business-oriented legal role
• High visibility with internal decision-makers and cross-functional teams
• Supportive, team-oriented culture with room for professional growth
• Competitive benefits package designed to reward performance and support well-being

JPC-964

Benefits:

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

4/29 UPDATE: Looking for atty who is only out of law school a couple of years.

Requirements: Must haves: MD bar license, 1+ yrs transactional real estate exp.

• Nice to haves: Preferred commercial real estate leasing experience, prior in-house exposure, and strong drafting/detail orientation.

• Additional context: Relocation- [no]. Packages - [no]

• Salary Bands:

  • 2 to 3 years directly relevant experience: $120,000 to $130,000

  • 4 to 5 years directly relevant experience: $130,000 to $140,000

  • 6+ years directly relevant experience: $140,000 to $150,000

Submission Email: Name / Mindy -

MSaler@sjpi.com

Quick Recruiter Reference

Established commercial real estate owner/developer seeking an in-house Associate Attorney to support its leasing function. Role is almost entirely focused on commercial real estate leasing, drafting and negotiating leases and related documents. Must be Maryland-barred, on-site in Baltimore, and have transactional real estate experience with strong attention to detail.

Recruiters Submission: To submit, cancel - Associate Attorney - Leasing - St. John Properties, Inc. - JPC 964 - Source

*New Job Order Alert*

• Client job title: Associate Attorney - Leasing

• Location: Baltimore, MD

• On-site, hybrid, remote: On-site

• Experience: 1

• Good fit job titles/keywords for candidates: Associate Attorney, Real Estate Attorney, Commercial Real Estate Attorney, Leasing Attorney, Real Estate Transactions Attorney, In-House Counsel, Commercial Leasing Counsel, Transactional Attorney, Lease Negotiation, Lease Drafting

• # of hires needed: 1

• Open or not to recruiters on TE: Yes

• Job posting strategy (bottom of package details): 2+ yrs RE transactional exp Atty, 570k pop baltimore.