Commercial Real Estate Associate Attorney

Location: Reston, Virginia

Practice Area: Real Estate

Experience: 2–5 years

Compensation: $235,000–$365,000 Direct Counsel is seeking a Real Estate Associate to join a top AmLaw100 firm in its Reston office. This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney with 2–5 years of sophisticated real estate transactional experience to work on high-level matters for prominent clients, with a strong emphasis on data center transactions and commercial real estate finance. The ideal candidate will have experience handling a broad range of complex real estate transactions, including: Data center leasing and colocation agreements Acquisitions and dispositions Real estate due diligence and title review Negotiating and documenting secured real estate loans Commercial leases and financing transactions Managing closings and transaction workflow from start to finish Candidates should come from a comparable law firm environment and demonstrate: Strong academic credentials from a nationally recognized law school Excellent drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills Exceptional attention to detail Ability to manage multiple sophisticated matters simultaneously A strong client-service mindset and collaborative approach This role offers the opportunity to join a high-performing real estate practice known for advising on sophisticated data center and infrastructure-driven transactions, alongside strong mentorship and meaningful responsibility.