Senior Real Estate Attorney

Pay, Benefits, and Work Arrangement

Base salary: $125,000 – $310,000+
Location: Washington, DC
Employment: Full Time
Work arrangement: On-site or hybrid in Washington, DC, subject to court, client, deal, and team needs. The exact office schedule will be confirmed before interview.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
• Paid time off and paid company holidays.
• Employer-supported retirement plan.
• Bar dues, CLE support, and professional-development resources appropriate to the role.
• Bonus, origination credit, or other performance incentives where offered by the employer.
• Final eligibility, plan design, and incentive terms are confirmed with the employer before interview.

This full-time Senior Real Estate Attorney opening in Washington, DC is with a confidential real-estate law practice. The successful candidate will solve property-related legal problems with careful document work, practical advice, and reliable control of deadlines. The employer name and complete position details will be shared with candidates selected for an initial conversation.

About the Role

The role offers visible client work and a chance to build deeper expertise across transactions, disputes, or a defined property niche. Day to day, the person in this position will solve property-related legal problems with careful document work, practical advice, and reliable control of deadlines. The Washington search accounts for licensing, commute, hybrid expectations, and the premium placed on clear writing and professional judgment. Candidates will receive clear information about team structure, expected workload, and how success is measured.

Responsibilities

• Review leases, contracts, title, financing, diligence, notices, project records, or dispute documents.
• Draft and negotiate agreements, pleadings, correspondence, or transaction materials as the practice requires.
• Advise clients on risk, timing, remedies, and business consequences.
• Coordinate with clients, counterparties, agencies, experts, lenders, or courts.
• Take ownership of assigned matters and keep clients and supervising attorneys informed about deadlines, risk, and next steps.

Required Qualifications

• Real-estate transactional or litigation experience relevant to the role.
• Strong document analysis, drafting, and issue spotting.
• Practical communication with clients and nonlegal stakeholders.
• Active or eligible state bar admission when the position is for an attorney.
• Demonstrated ownership of complex work, sound delegation, and clear communication with clients or leadership.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with the employer’s practice area, matter type, and local court or transaction process.
• Comfort using modern legal research, document, case-management, or billing systems.
• A record of improving results, developing people, or expanding responsibility over time.

How to Apply

Use the application form to submit your current resume; a cover letter is optional. Hire Innovative will review the application and contact qualified candidates about the employer and next steps. Your information is not shared with the employer without your consent.