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Associate Attorney - Leasing

Orion Placement, Baltimore, MD, United States


Pay
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
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
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.

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

Benefits

Dental insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Vision insurance

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