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12 results for General Counsel in Washington, DC

Assistant General Counsel
  • Baltimore, MD
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 170000 - 190000 USD / Yearly
  • <p>Our client is a growing company in the sustainable energy space. As they continue to expand, they are looking to hire an Attorney (Assistant General Counsel) with 3+ years of experience to join their team in Baltimore, Maryland. This role involves providing comprehensive legal support for renewable energy projects, including managing complex transactions and ensuring compliance with relevant regulations. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in project finance, corporate law, and renewable energy, and will work closely with senior leadership to balance legal risk with business objectives.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Lead and oversee all legal aspects of renewable energy projects from conceptualization to operation, ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations.</p><p>• Draft, negotiate, and manage intricate agreements such as Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs), lease documents, EPC contracts, O&amp;M agreements, and interconnection agreements.</p><p>• Provide strategic advice on project financing structures, including construction debt, tax equity partnerships, and term debt, with a focus on compliance with the Inflation Reduction Act and related guidelines.</p><p>• Conduct and coordinate due diligence for acquisitions, financings, and portfolio sales, reviewing critical documentation such as permits, environmental assessments, and interconnection materials.</p><p>• Offer legal and commercial guidance to senior management, aligning business goals with legal frameworks.</p><p>• Oversee the review and management of various legal documents, including vendor contracts, nondisclosure agreements, and master service agreements, ensuring accuracy and risk mitigation.</p><p>• Develop and enhance company templates for transactional documents, maintaining a robust internal legal knowledge base.</p><p>• Support corporate governance initiatives, including subsidiary management, compliance policies, and risk management strategies.</p><p>• Collaborate with and manage external legal counsel to ensure efficient and cost-effective representation.</p>
  • 2026-06-08T00:00:00Z
Associate General Counsel
  • Columbia, MD
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 120000 - 145000 USD / Yearly
  • <p>We are looking for an Assistant General Counsel to support a healthcare organization in Columbia, Maryland. This position focuses on legal guidance, internal investigations, and risk management across home healthcare operations. The role works closely with clinical, operational, compliance, and leadership teams to address complex matters involving patient safety, regulatory obligations, and organizational exposure.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Lead sensitive investigations tied to home healthcare services, including concerns related to patient treatment, clinical standards, employee behavior, safety events, and regulatory issues across field and branch locations.</p><p>• Manage each stage of investigative work by evaluating incoming matters, defining scope, preserving records, interviewing relevant parties, preparing thorough documentation, and delivering clear findings.</p><p>• Analyze investigation outcomes to identify recurring risks and partner with operational and clinical leaders to strengthen policies, training, and corrective actions.</p><p>• Provide practical legal counsel to branch and corporate teams on matters that affect business operations, liability, and compliance within a multi-site healthcare environment.</p><p>• Develop and deliver guidance sessions for leaders on investigation methodology, documentation practices, and strategies that reduce legal and operational risk.</p><p>• Oversee claims and litigation involving the organization, including coordination of defense strategy and initiation of legal action when warranted.</p><p>• Advise senior regional and area leadership on high-impact issues involving patient welfare, workforce accountability, and organizational ethics.</p><p>• Work closely with Legal, Compliance, Risk, Human Resources, Clinical, Quality, and Operations teams to ensure investigations are handled consistently and in alignment with applicable laws and standards.</p><p>• Present well-supported risk assessments and investigation conclusions to senior leadership and contribute to ongoing improvements in legal department processes and reporting.</p>
  • 2026-06-23T00:00:00Z
In House Counsel
  • Washington, DC
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 39.5865 - 45.837 USD / Hourly
  • <p>We are looking for an experienced In House Counsel to support a Contract engagement in Washington, District of Columbia. This opportunity is ideal for a licensed attorney who brings strong judgment in corporate law and a practical approach to drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial agreements. The role requires someone who is detail oriented and can balance legal risk with business priorities while providing clear, solutions-oriented guidance across contract matters. For immediate consideration, apply today and contact Grace Nowlin at (202) 998-8423 for additional information.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Prepare, review, and revise a wide range of commercial agreements to ensure accuracy, consistency, and legal protection for the organization.</p><p>• Lead contract discussions with external parties and internal stakeholders, working to achieve terms that align with business objectives and risk standards.</p><p>• Advise teams on corporate law issues that affect daily operations, strategic initiatives, and contractual obligations.</p><p>• Identify legal, commercial, and operational risks within proposed agreements and recommend practical alternatives to address concerns.</p><p>• Partner with business leaders to interpret contractual language, clarify obligations, and support informed decision-making.</p><p>• Support the development and refinement of contract templates, clause libraries, and related legal documentation processes as needed.</p><p>• Ensure agreements and related practices remain aligned with applicable laws, regulatory expectations, and company policies.</p>
  • 2026-06-30T00:00:00Z
In-House Attorney - Real Estate/Leasing
  • Windsor Mill, MD
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 120000 - 150000 USD / Yearly
  • <p>Established, privately held company known for employee tenure and exceptional culture is hiring!</p><p><br></p><p>We are looking for a skilled and detail-oriented Attorney/Lawyer to join our team in Baltimore, Maryland. In this role, you will handle complex real estate transactions, including lease negotiations and legal document preparation, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations. This position offers the opportunity to collaborate across departments and contribute to the success of our real estate operations.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Draft, review, and negotiate leases and other transactional documents to ensure accuracy and compliance.</p><p>• Communicate effectively with lenders, opposing legal counsel, brokers, tenants, and financial institutions regarding leasing matters.</p><p>• Prepare concise lease abstracts and analyze lease agreements for key terms and conditions.</p><p>• Organize, draft, and circulate legal documents pertinent to real estate transactions.</p><p>• Monitor and ensure compliance with contracts, governing laws, and company standards.</p><p>• Collaborate with internal departments during lease negotiations to address deal-specific details.</p><p>• Advise teams on deadlines, legal processes, and potential issues to facilitate smooth operations.</p><p>• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive information related to the company and its clients.</p><p>• Provide support to the Assistant Vice President of Legal and contribute to the overall leasing team.</p><p>• Participate in special projects and other duties as assigned.</p>
  • 2026-06-15T00:00:00Z
Attorney/Lawyer
  • Baltimore, MD
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 200000 - 250000 USD / Yearly
  • <p>Commercial Loan Transaction Attorney</p><p>Overview: A Commercial Loan Transaction Attorney plays an essential role in facilitating, negotiating, and managing complex commercial loan transactions for banks, financial institutions, or corporate clients. This legal specialist collaborates closely with stakeholders—including borrowers, lenders, and internal teams—to mitigate risk, ensure regulatory compliance, and achieve timely closings.</p><p>Responsibilities:</p><ul><li>Advise clients on the legal risks, terms, and structuring of commercial loan transactions, including secured and unsecured lending, syndications, and asset-based financing </li><li>Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of loan documentation, including loan agreements, security instruments, guarantees, and intercreditor agreements </li><li>Conduct legal due diligence on borrowing entities and collateral, including title reviews, lien searches, and analysis of organizational and financial documents </li><li>Ensure all aspects of loan transactions comply with applicable laws, regulations (e.g., UCC, banking regulations), and internal policies </li><li>Manage communications between lenders, borrowers, opposing counsel, and third parties such as title companies and escrow agents to coordinate transaction closings </li><li>Identify and resolve issues that arise during the loan process, facilitating timely solutions to keep transactions on track </li><li>Advise on amendments, workouts, modifications, or restructurings of existing loan agreements as needed </li><li>Keep current with relevant legal developments and market trends impacting commercial lending</li></ul><p><br></p><p> </p>
  • 2026-06-08T00:00:00Z
Legal Assistant
  • Baltimore, MD
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 60000 - 85000 USD / Yearly
  • We are looking for a skilled Legal Assistant to support a busy legal team in Baltimore, Maryland. This position is well suited for someone who can manage competing priorities, maintain accurate records, and communicate effectively with attorneys, paralegals, and internal stakeholders. The role calls for strong administrative judgment, attention to detail, and the ability to handle confidential legal matters with professionalism.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Coordinate day-to-day administrative support for attorneys and paralegals, helping keep legal matters organized and on schedule.<br>• Prepare, revise, and format legal correspondence, court-related materials, briefs, and presentation documents with accuracy and consistency.<br>• Maintain orderly legal files and records by organizing documents, correspondence, and matter-related information in secure systems.<br>• Arrange meetings, appointments, and travel logistics while managing calendars and resolving scheduling conflicts as needed.<br>• Assist with court filing activities, including electronic submissions, and support related follow-up for federal, state, and local matters when required.<br>• Conduct basic legal and factual research to compile information and materials requested by the legal team.<br>• Support billing and invoicing activities by reviewing entries, preparing documentation, and helping track administrative details.<br>• Handle general office support tasks such as scanning, copying, filing, and completing additional project-based assignments as needed.
  • 2026-06-10T00:00:00Z
Legal Assistant
  • Baltimore, MD
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 75000 - 91000 USD / Yearly
  • We are looking for a detail-oriented Legal Assistant to join a legal team in Baltimore, Maryland, with a focus on real estate matters. This role supports attorneys through the preparation of transaction documents, coordination of closing materials, and review of property-related records. The ideal candidate brings prior experience in real estate law and is comfortable working with legal technology in a fast-paced office environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Prepare and organize legal documents related to real estate transactions, including financing and closing materials.<br>• Support attorneys by assembling closing binders and ensuring transaction files are complete and accurate.<br>• Conduct title and survey reviews to identify issues that may affect property transactions.<br>• Assist with drafting agreements and other transactional documents used in real estate matters.<br>• Manage and maintain files within document management platforms to keep records accessible and up to date.<br>• Use document comparison tools to review revisions and confirm accuracy across legal drafts.
  • 2026-06-11T00:00:00Z
In-House Transactional Attorney
  • Baltimore, MD
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 185000 - 225000 USD / Yearly
  • <p>We are looking for a transactional attorney to join a well-established investment platform in Baltimore, Maryland. This opportunity is ideal for an Associate with 3-5 years&#39; experience in a law firm who wants to stay close to sophisticated real estate and financing work while taking on greater ownership and partnering directly with business stakeholders. The role offers a collaborative environment, the chance to contribute across a broad range of high-value transactions and only requires 2 days per week in office.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><p>·      Draft, review, and negotiate documents for real estate acquisitions, dispositions, joint ventures, financing, and development transactions.</p><p>·      Assist with complex debt and equity financing transactions, including loan documents, guarantees, and related agreements.</p><p>·      Support corporate and entity-level matters, including structuring, governance, and entity maintenance.</p><p>·      Conduct and manage legal due diligence, including title, survey, organizational, and contract review.</p><p>·      Work directly with investment and asset management teams and coordinate with outside counsel.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p>
  • 2026-06-15T00:00:00Z
Transactional Attorney - In-House Agency
  • Baltimore, MD
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 120000 - 125000 USD / Yearly
  • <p>We are looking for an experienced Attorney/Lawyer to support a government agency in Baltimore, Maryland. This position serves as a key legal resource for transactional matters tied to agency programs, real estate activities, and public sector operations. The role calls for sound judgment, strong drafting ability, and the capacity to advise stakeholders on legal issues affecting contracts, housing initiatives, and regulatory compliance.</p><p><br></p><p>This is a hybrid opportunity with excellent benefits!</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Prepare, examine, and refine a broad range of legal documents, including contracts, agreements, board materials, policy documents, and procurement-related records.</p><p>• Provide legal guidance on matters connected to public housing and voucher programs, particularly when supporting transactions and operational decisions.</p><p>• Advise internal teams on legal considerations involving affordable rental developments, homeownership initiatives, and public housing property dispositions.</p><p>• Support negotiations and documentation for real estate and commercial arrangements such as licenses, leases, rights of entry, and development-related agreements.</p><p>• Review agency actions and proposed initiatives to help ensure alignment with applicable federal, state, and local legal requirements.</p><p>• Respond to subpoenas, public records matters, and other formal information requests in a timely and legally sound manner.</p><p>• Monitor relevant statutes, regulations, and program rules to maintain current legal guidance for agency operations and initiatives.</p>
  • 2026-06-25T00:00:00Z
Corporate Paralegal
  • Springfield, VA
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 42.75 - 45 USD / Hourly
  • <p>We are looking for a Corporate Paralegal to provide legal and operational support for a Communications organization in Arlington, Virginia. This Contract position is well suited for a detail-oriented candidate who can balance contract work, governance support, and entity administration in a fast-moving corporate setting. The role will collaborate with internal business partners and external legal advisors to keep documentation organized, accurate, and compliant. Apply today! By sending an updated resume to Fana Belcher at  [fana.belcher][at]roberthalf[dot][com].</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Prepare, review, and update a range of business agreements, including confidentiality agreements, vendor contracts, and service-related documents.</p><p>• Support the full lifecycle of legal entities by assisting with formations, dissolutions, state registrations, annual filings, and record maintenance.</p><p>• Help coordinate corporate governance activities by organizing board documentation, drafting resolutions, recording minutes, and maintaining consent records.</p><p>• Maintain entity and legal records systems to ensure company information, compliance documents, and organizational details remain current and accurate.</p><p>• Manage signature collection, document execution, and filing steps for both contractual matters and corporate actions.</p><p>• Work closely with teams such as finance, procurement, compliance, and leadership to support legal documentation and business initiatives.</p><p>• Liaise with outside counsel and contribute to special legal or corporate projects as business needs evolve.</p>
  • 2026-06-26T00:00:00Z
Litigation Associate
  • Baltimore, MD
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 120000 - 135000 USD / Yearly
  • We are looking for an early-career litigation attorney to join a respected legal practice serving commercial landlords, with some work involving residential landlord matters, in Baltimore, Maryland. This position offers substantial courtroom experience and direct mentorship from a senior partner, creating a strong environment for practical skill development. The role is well suited for someone who wants hands-on exposure to hearings, motion practice, and case strategy in a fast-moving litigation setting.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Advocate for landlords and property owners in a range of disputes involving lease enforcement, possession, unpaid rent, and related litigation matters.<br>• Attend court regularly and handle appearances in district and other appropriate courts for hearings, trials, and procedural proceedings.<br>• Prepare litigation documents such as complaints, motions, affidavits, briefs, and discovery materials with close attention to legal accuracy and deadlines.<br>• Support case strategy by partnering with senior counsel on matter assessment, hearing preparation, and overall litigation planning.<br>• Research statutory and case law issues and translate findings into practical guidance for clients facing landlord-tenant and contract-related disputes.<br>• Manage matters involving breach of lease, guaranty enforcement, wrongful detainer claims, post-judgment activity, and other contested proceedings.<br>• Assist with bankruptcy-related creditor matters, including stay relief requests and court hearings when applicable.<br>• Communicate professionally with clients, opposing counsel, court personnel, and other stakeholders throughout the life of each case.<br>• Contribute to continuity of client matters during the senior partner’s transition toward retirement while maintaining consistent service and representation.<br>• Stay informed on legal developments affecting landlord-tenant litigation and incorporate changes into daily practice.
  • 2026-06-30T00:00:00Z
Sr. Legal Secretary
  • Washington, DC
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 28.5 - 33 USD / Hourly
  • <p>We are looking for an experienced Sr. Legal Secretary to provide high-level administrative and executive support in Washington, District of Columbia. This Contract position will work closely with senior leadership, managing priorities, communications, scheduling, and key meeting coordination in a fast-moving environment. The ideal candidate brings strong judgment, exceptional organization, and prior experience supporting a chief executive or similarly senior leader. For immediate consideration, apply today and contact Grace Nowlin at (202) 998-8423 for additional information.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Coordinate executive calendars, arrange meetings, confirm participants, secure meeting space, and ensure materials and logistics are prepared in advance.</p><p>• Manage the flow of information to and from the President/Executive Director so updates, requests, and decisions are communicated accurately and on time.</p><p>• Oversee scheduling, local meeting arrangements, and occasional travel support while adjusting to changing priorities and leadership needs.</p><p>• Prepare board and committee meeting documentation, distribute materials, and track follow-up items resulting from discussions and decisions.</p><p>• Monitor open projects and action items tied to the President/Executive Director, partnering with leadership team members to gather status updates and drive completion.</p><p>• Assemble briefing packets, background documents, and presentation materials for meetings, events, and executive engagements.</p><p>• Collaborate with development and internal stakeholders to coordinate meeting preparation, donor-related communications, and related administrative support.</p><p>• Record meeting notes when needed and provide additional administrative assistance to support departmental and organizational objectives.</p>
  • 2026-06-22T00:00:00Z