Transactions Associate

• Transactional & Contract Execution: Draft, negotiate, and interpret purchase and sale contracts, commercial leases, development agreements, reciprocal easement deeds, and loan documents for commercial, residential, industrial, and mixed-use projects.
  
• Land Use & Entitlements: Represent clients in securing development approvals, zoning verifications, plan and bond processing, and environmental permitting, including wetlands and storm water mitigation.
  
• Due Diligence & Title: Oversee comprehensive due diligence reviews, including title examination, land use issues, and proffer analysis for land acquisition and development.
  
• Community & Commercial Associations: Draft, amend, and interpret legal documentation to establish and governing documents for residential, commercial, and mixed-use property owners' associations (HOAs/POAs).
  
• Specialized Advisory: Advise clients on emerging real estate and business issues, including family subdivisions and specialized asset classes such as data centers and hospitality developments.
  

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (J.D.): from an ABA-accredited law school. 
  
• Experience: 3 years of relevant experience in real estate transactions, commercial development, or land use law.
  
• Bar Admission: Active member in good standing with the Virginia State Bar (additional bar admissions in Maryland or Pennsylvania a plus).
  

• Industry Knowledge: Demonstrated familiarity with local municipal land use procedures across Northern Virginia and the Washington Metropolitan Area.
  
• Professional Engagement: Active participation in relevant industry organizations (e.g., NVBIA, CAI, NAIOP, or local bar associations).
  

Benefits