Assistant General Counsel Jobs in Maryland
Assistant General Counsel jobs in Maryland are concentrated in Baltimore, Annapolis, and the Washington, D.C. suburbs, where demand is driven by healthcare systems, federal contractors, and financial services firms. Employers such as Johns Hopkins Health System, Northrop Grumman, and T. Rowe Price maintain active in-house legal departments that regularly hire at the senior associate and assistant general counsel level. The most in-demand specialties are healthcare regulatory compliance, government contracts law, and corporate governance. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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This role is ideal for a real estate attorney with approximately 3-7 years of transactional experience who is interested in moving to the owner/developer side. Working closely with EYA's General Counsel and business teams, you will support sophisticated real estate development transactions throughout the DMV, including purchase and sale agreements, title and survey review, easements, declarations, development agreements, due diligence, and related project documentation.
The role offers the opportunity to take on increasing ownership of transactions over time, with the goal of independently managing matters from initial diligence through closing.
Responsibilities
- Draft, review, and negotiate agreements supporting the acquisition, development, ownership, and disposition of real estate, including purchase and sale agreements, letters of intent, development agreements, easements, restrictive covenants, reciprocal easement agreements (REAs), declarations, deeds, and other development-related documents.
- Support real estate acquisitions, dispositions, and closings, with increasing responsibility for independently managing transactions.
- Conduct detailed title and survey review, identify issues and exceptions, and assist in preparing and resolving title and survey objections.
- Review due diligence materials and advise the General Counsel and acquisition and development teams on legal issues identified throughout the diligence process.
- Draft, review, and update homeowner association documents, homebuyer contracts, disclosures, amendments, and other community and sales documentation.
- Review, and negotiate loan documents for acquisition, development and construction loans, and handle all aspects of a loan closing.
- Draft, review, and negotiate vendor agreements, service agreements, and other general commercial contracts.
- Work closely with the General Counsel and internal teams, including Development, Acquisition, Finance, Construction, and Sales, to provide practical, business-oriented legal guidance.
- Coordinate with counterparties, title companies, outside counsel, and other transaction participants to move transactions and project matters forward.
- Take increasing ownership of legal matters as you develop a deeper understanding of EYA's business, with the opportunity to independently manage real estate transactions from diligence through closing.
- Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
- Approximately 3-7 years of legal experience, preferably within a real estate practice group, real estate-focused law firm, or relevant in-house legal department.
- Meaningful experience practicing real estate transactional law.
- Experience representing or working directly with real estate developers, owners, or similar clients strongly preferred.
- Experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating real estate transaction documents.
- Experience conducting title and survey review strongly preferred.
- Exposure to real estate acquisitions, development, due diligence, closings, easements, declarations, and/or development-related agreements.
- Experience across a variety of real estate matters is preferred
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Licensed and in good standing to practice law in at least one of either Maryland, Virginia, or the District of Columbia; ability to practice effectively in the Washington, DC metropolitan area.
- Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality legal work.
- Strong drafting, contract review, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Practical, business-oriented judgment and an ability to balance legal risk with business objectives.
- Intellectual curiosity and an interest in understanding the full lifecycle of real estate development.
- Ability and willingness to independently manage detailed legal work while collaborating closely with the General Counsel.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple transactions, projects, and deadlines.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Collaborative and comfortable working directly with executives and cross-functional business teams.
- Proactive, resourceful, and comfortable operating in a hands-on in-house environment.
- Unwavering integrity.
At EYA, you'll be part of a team that values excellence, collaboration, and community impact. Our employees are at the heart of every neighborhood we build - and they love what they do.
To hear from our current team members about why they love working at EYA, click here!
#NeighborhoodsofEYA #LifeatEYA
Schedule, Compensation and Benefits
This is a full-time role based out of EYA's main office in Bethesda, Maryland, with an expectation of working from the office five days per week.
We also offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes health insurance, retirement savings plans, paid time off, and other employee programs. For a detailed overview of our benefits, please visit our careers page: https://www.eya.com/careers-eya
About EYA
For more than 30 years, EYA has been developing, building, and selling award-winning residential and mixed-use neighborhoods that positively impact the greater Washington, D.C. region. We specialize in creating walkable, lifestyle-friendly communities that combine thoughtfully designed homes, engaging public spaces, and easy access to urban amenities.
Our headquarters is located in Bethesda, Maryland, and our core values - honesty, integrity, determination, excellence, innovation, and collaboration - guide every decision we make. We believe in fostering a supportive, innovative, and collaborative work environment where every team member can thrive.
At EYA, our employees are at the heart of every neighborhood we build - and they love what they do. To hear from our current team members about why they love working at EYA, click here! #NeighborhoodsofEYA #LifeatEYA
EYA is an equal opportunity employer.
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This role is ideal for a real estate attorney with approximately 3-7 years of transactional experience who is interested in moving to the owner/developer side. Working closely with EYA's General Counsel and business teams, you will support sophisticated real estate development transactions throughout the DMV, including purchase and sale agreements, title and survey review, easements, declarations, development agreements, due diligence, and related project documentation.
The role offers the opportunity to take on increasing ownership of transactions over time, with the goal of independently managing matters from initial diligence through closing.
Responsibilities
- Draft, review, and negotiate agreements supporting the acquisition, development, ownership, and disposition of real estate, including purchase and sale agreements, letters of intent, development agreements, easements, restrictive covenants, reciprocal easement agreements (REAs), declarations, deeds, and other development-related documents.
- Support real estate acquisitions, dispositions, and closings, with increasing responsibility for independently managing transactions.
- Conduct detailed title and survey review, identify issues and exceptions, and assist in preparing and resolving title and survey objections.
- Review due diligence materials and advise the General Counsel and acquisition and development teams on legal issues identified throughout the diligence process.
- Draft, review, and update homeowner association documents, homebuyer contracts, disclosures, amendments, and other community and sales documentation.
- Review, and negotiate loan documents for acquisition, development and construction loans, and handle all aspects of a loan closing.
- Draft, review, and negotiate vendor agreements, service agreements, and other general commercial contracts.
- Work closely with the General Counsel and internal teams, including Development, Acquisition, Finance, Construction, and Sales, to provide practical, business-oriented legal guidance.
- Coordinate with counterparties, title companies, outside counsel, and other transaction participants to move transactions and project matters forward.
- Take increasing ownership of legal matters as you develop a deeper understanding of EYA's business, with the opportunity to independently manage real estate transactions from diligence through closing.
- Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
- Approximately 3-7 years of legal experience, preferably within a real estate practice group, real estate-focused law firm, or relevant in-house legal department.
- Meaningful experience practicing real estate transactional law.
- Experience representing or working directly with real estate developers, owners, or similar clients strongly preferred.
- Experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating real estate transaction documents.
- Experience conducting title and survey review strongly preferred.
- Exposure to real estate acquisitions, development, due diligence, closings, easements, declarations, and/or development-related agreements.
- Experience across a variety of real estate matters is preferred
-
Licensed and in good standing to practice law in at least one of either Maryland, Virginia, or the District of Columbia; ability to practice effectively in the Washington, DC metropolitan area.
- Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality legal work.
- Strong drafting, contract review, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Practical, business-oriented judgment and an ability to balance legal risk with business objectives.
- Intellectual curiosity and an interest in understanding the full lifecycle of real estate development.
- Ability and willingness to independently manage detailed legal work while collaborating closely with the General Counsel.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple transactions, projects, and deadlines.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Collaborative and comfortable working directly with executives and cross-functional business teams.
- Proactive, resourceful, and comfortable operating in a hands-on in-house environment.
- Unwavering integrity.
At EYA, you'll be part of a team that values excellence, collaboration, and community impact. Our employees are at the heart of every neighborhood we build - and they love what they do.
To hear from our current team members about why they love working at EYA, click here!
#NeighborhoodsofEYA #LifeatEYA
Schedule, Compensation and Benefits
This is a full-time role based out of EYA's main office in Bethesda, Maryland, with an expectation of working from the office five days per week.
We also offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes health insurance, retirement savings plans, paid time off, and other employee programs. For a detailed overview of our benefits, please visit our careers page: https://www.eya.com/careers-eya
About EYA
For more than 30 years, EYA has been developing, building, and selling award-winning residential and mixed-use neighborhoods that positively impact the greater Washington, D.C. region. We specialize in creating walkable, lifestyle-friendly communities that combine thoughtfully designed homes, engaging public spaces, and easy access to urban amenities.
Our headquarters is located in Bethesda, Maryland, and our core values - honesty, integrity, determination, excellence, innovation, and collaboration - guide every decision we make. We believe in fostering a supportive, innovative, and collaborative work environment where every team member can thrive.
At EYA, our employees are at the heart of every neighborhood we build - and they love what they do. To hear from our current team members about why they love working at EYA, click here! #NeighborhoodsofEYA #LifeatEYA
EYA is an equal opportunity employer.
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What Maryland Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in assistant general counsel jobs across Maryland.
- Active membership in the Maryland State Bar or admission by reciprocity
- Juris Doctor from an accredited law school required for all positions
- Minimum five to eight years of relevant legal practice experience preferred
- Deep expertise in healthcare, government contracts, or corporate compliance
- Experience advising executive leadership and managing outside counsel relationships
- Strong transactional drafting skills across contracts, agreements, and regulatory filings
Assistant General Counsel Jobs in Maryland: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become an assistant general counsel in Maryland?
You must be admitted to the Maryland State Bar, which requires graduating from an accredited law school, passing the Maryland Bar Examination administered by the Maryland State Board of Law Examiners, and satisfying character and fitness requirements. Attorneys licensed in other states may seek admission by motion if they meet Maryland's reciprocity criteria. Most Maryland employers expect several years of practice experience in a relevant specialty before hiring at the assistant general counsel level.
How much do assistant general counsels make in Maryland?
Assistant general counsels in Maryland earn a median of about $139,110 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $81,730 for the lowest 10% to over $269,020 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire assistant general counsels in Maryland?
Maryland assistant general counsel roles are posted by NAACP, Office of the Attorney General, and EYA and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Maryland's concentration of healthcare systems, federal defense contractors, and financial institutions means in-house legal hiring is spread across a broad range of established employers throughout the Baltimore-Washington corridor.
Which Maryland cities have the most assistant general counsel jobs?
Baltimore, Bethesda, and Rockville have the most assistant general counsel openings in Maryland. Baltimore anchors the market through its dense cluster of hospital systems and financial institutions, Annapolis draws legal talent into state government and regulated industries, and the D.C.-adjacent suburbs of Bethesda and Rockville concentrate federal contractor and biotech legal work that consistently generates in-house hiring.
Are there remote assistant general counsel jobs in Maryland?
Yes, and more than many legal roles, since advisory, drafting, and compliance work can often be done remotely. About 75% of assistant general counsel openings tied to Maryland are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, reflecting the desk-based nature of most in-house counsel duties. Fully remote arrangements are most common for compliance-focused and contract-review roles, while positions involving board attendance or government liaison work typically require in-person presence.
How can I get hired as an assistant general counsel in Maryland with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is joining a Maryland employer's legal department as a staff attorney or junior corporate counsel after passing the bar, then building toward assistant general counsel responsibilities over several years. Large Baltimore healthcare systems and Maryland-based government contractors often hire recent law graduates into structured rotational or associate counsel programs. A clerkship with a Maryland state or federal court is a strong credential, and experience in a closely related role such as compliance analyst or contracts manager at a Maryland federal contractor can also open the door.
Where can I find and apply to assistant general counsel jobs in Maryland?
You can find and apply to assistant general counsel jobs in Maryland on Migrate Mate, which lists current Maryland openings updated regularly. Search for roles that match your practice area and experience level, then apply directly to the ones that fit your background.
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