Real Estate Sr. Associate Attorney/Counsel

3 days ago

Washington, Washington, D.C., United States Genesis Full time

REAL ESTATE SR ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY / COUNSEL

DATA CENTER EXPERIENCE PREFERRED

Location: Washington, DC

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Our client, a prominent AmLaw 100 international law firm, is seeking an experienced Real Estate Senior Associate Attorney or Counsel to join its expanding Real Estate Practice Group in DC. This cutting-edge role offers the opportunity to work on sophisticated, high-value real estate transactions with a particular focus on data center development across the United States.

 

Candidate Profile

  • JD from a top-tier law school with an excellent academic record
  • Active Bar Admission in the District of Columbia, in good standing
  • 8+ years of substantive experience in complex real estate transactions
  • Demonstrated experience with acquisitions, dispositions, leasing, financing, loan restructurings, and project development
  • Experience representing clients in data center transactions strongly preferred
  • Exceptional drafting, analytical, and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to manage complex deal components independently while collaborating effectively within a team
  • Collegiality, professionalism, and strong work ethic
  • Proven ability to deliver high-quality work on sophisticated matters in a fast-paced environment
 
 

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage complex real estate transactions, including acquisitions, financings, leases, and dispositions
  • Advise clients on data center development projects nationwide
  • Draft, negotiate, and review a variety of transactional real estate agreements
  • Provide strategic guidance on loan restructurings, project development, and related real estate matters
  • Collaborate with partners, associates, and cross-disciplinary teams to support client goals
  • Engage directly with clients, offering business-minded, solutions-focused counsel
  • Contribute to a positive, team-oriented, and collaborative practice environment
 
 

Why Join Us?

This position offers a rare opportunity to work at the forefront of one of the fastest-growing and most technologically essential sectors of the real estate market: data center development. Attorneys in this practice gain exposure to market-defining transactions, cutting-edge infrastructure projects, and sophisticated institutional clients.

The team is known for its legal excellence, supportive culture, and commitment to attorney growth. You'll work closely with leaders in the field who are shaping the national data center landscape, while benefiting from mentorship, high-level deal experience, and direct client responsibility. For senior attorneys aiming to elevate their practice in a collaborative and high-performing environment, this role offers extraordinary professional visibility, impact, and advancement potential.

 
 

Compensation & Benefits

  • Competitive Salary: Expected annual base salary of $375,000+, as determined by experience and market factors
  • Bonus Eligibility
  • Comprehensive Benefits Package: Includes medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance; paid parental leave; commuter benefits; employee assistance programs; paid time off; emergency childcare; 401(k)/retirement plans; and additional firm-sponsored perks
 
 

Application Requirements

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, and law school transcript for consideration.



Our client is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
 
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