Transactions Associate Attorney | Prince William County

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Transactions Attorney to join our Real Estate and Land Use practice groups. The ideal candidate will bring a strong background in commercial and residential real estate development, land use entitlements, and complex transactional matters. This role involves advising a diverse client base—including local and national home-builders and commercial development entities through every phase of the project lifecycle, from initial due diligence to post-closing obligations.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Represent clients in securing development approvals, zoning verifications, plan and bond processing, and environmental permitting, including wetlands and storm water mitigation.
• Oversee comprehensive due diligence reviews, including title examination, land use issues, and proffer analysis for land acquisition and development.
• Draft, amend, and interpret legal documentation to establish and govern documents for residential, commercial, and mixed‑use property owners' associations (HOAs/POAs).
• 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.
• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in real estate transactions, commercial development, or land use law.
• Active member in good standing with the Virginia State Bar (additional bar admissions in Maryland or Pennsylvania a plus).

Physical demands: primarily sedentary office work; regular sitting, computer use, and verbal/written communication; occasional lifting and carrying of equipment up to 25 lb; may involve bending, reaching, or kneeling when setting up or troubleshooting hardware; visual acuity necessary for prolonged use of computer monitors.

Qualifications

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

Benefits

• Health insurance
• 401(k) profit sharing
• Paid time off and holidays

Pay

Salary range: $125,000 to $180,000; mid‑year and year‑end bonuses are performance‑based.

Schedule

Standard hours are 9:00 am to 5:30 pm with a one‑hour lunch (37.5‑hour workweek).