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Commercial Real Estate Associate (Senior)

Venable LLP
United States, Virginia, Tysons Corner
Aug 04, 2025

Venable LLP's Commercial Real Estate Group seeks a senior real estate associate with a minimum of five years of law firm experience to join the group in our Baltimore, Tysons, or Washington, DC office.

The ideal candidate will have significant experience in all facets of commercial real estate transactions, with particular emphasis on complex development deals, joint venture arrangements, ground lease transactions, borrower-side financings, and franchise and management agreements. Candidates should be comfortable leading deal execution, drafting and negotiating key transactional documents, and advising clients on structuring considerations across a range of asset types, including multifamily, office, retail, industrial, and hospitality. A strong foundation in joint venture structuring and ground lease transactions is highly desirable. In addition to strong technical skills and business judgment, the ideal candidate will demonstrate leadership experience, including supervising and mentoring junior associates and working collaboratively with the team's paralegals and closers. Our team offers a collaborative environment working on sophisticated, market-moving real estate matters, and a realistic path to career advancement. The successful candidate has excellent oral and written communication skills, and outstanding academic credentials. Candidates must hold a juris doctorate degree from an accredited law school and be admitted to and in good standing with the relevant bar. Submissions should include law school transcripts, a list of representative matters, and a brief cover letter noting preferred office location.

Venable LLP is an American Lawyer Global 100 law firm headquartered in Washington, DC, with offices in California, Colorado, Delaware, Florida, Illinois, Maryland, New York, and Virginia. Our lawyers and legislative advisors serve domestic and international clients in all areas of corporate and business law, complex litigation, intellectual property, regulatory matters, and government affairs. Additional information can be found at Venable.com.

The salary range for associate positions is $215,000 to $355,000. The actual salary offered will be based on a number of job-related factors including, but not limited to, years of related experience, level of education, skills, credentials and certifications, responsibilities and performance.

Venable LLP is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, protected Veteran status and any other protected basis under applicable law.

Contact:

Victoria Sievers

Senior Manager of Associate Recruiting

Vksievers@Venable.com

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