General Counsel Jobs in Maryland
General Counsel jobs in Maryland are consistently active, concentrated in the healthcare, government contracting, and financial services sectors, with demand at every level from in-house associate counsel to executive-level general counsel. The heaviest hiring is in Baltimore, Bethesda, and Annapolis, where anchor employers such as Johns Hopkins Health System, Lockheed Martin, and T. Rowe Price maintain ongoing legal operations. The most sought-after specialties include healthcare regulatory compliance, federal contracting and procurement law, and corporate governance. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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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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The qualifications that appear most often in general counsel jobs across Maryland.
- Active Maryland State Bar membership or admission to the Maryland Bar required
- Juris Doctor degree from an ABA-accredited law school required
- Ten or more years of progressively responsible legal experience in a relevant practice area
- Prior in-house counsel experience at a corporation, health system, or government contractor preferred
- Demonstrated expertise in Maryland regulatory compliance, contract negotiation, or corporate governance
- Ability to advise executive leadership and board members on legal risk and strategic decisions
General Counsel Jobs in Maryland: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a general counsel in Maryland?
You become a general counsel in Maryland by first earning a Juris Doctor from an ABA-accredited law school, then passing the Maryland Bar Examination administered by the Maryland State Board of Law Examiners and gaining admission to the Maryland Bar. Most employers require years of substantive legal practice, typically in corporate, regulatory, healthcare, or government contracting law, before promoting or hiring into a general counsel role. Attorneys licensed in other states may qualify through reciprocity or the Maryland attorney admission process.
How much do general counsels make in Maryland?
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 general counsels in Maryland?
Maryland general counsel roles are posted by Office of the Attorney General, NAACP, and EYA and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Maryland's concentration of major health systems, federal government contractors in the Baltimore-Washington corridor, and financial institutions in Bethesda makes it one of the more active in-house legal markets on the East Coast.
Which Maryland cities have the most general counsel jobs?
Baltimore, Bethesda, and Rockville account for the largest share of general counsel openings in Maryland. Baltimore anchors the market through its major health systems and financial institutions, Bethesda draws demand from the dense cluster of federal government contractors and biotech firms along the I-270 corridor, and Annapolis sees consistent openings tied to state government agencies, regulated industries, and associations headquartered there.
Are there remote general counsel jobs in Maryland?
Yes, and more than most legal roles. General counsel work is largely advisory, document-driven, and strategic, making it well-suited to remote and hybrid arrangements. About 75% of general counsel openings tied to Maryland are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, reflecting employer flexibility at the senior level. Board advisory work, contract review, and compliance oversight are the functions most commonly performed remotely.
How can I get hired as a general counsel in Maryland with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is a staff attorney or associate general counsel role rather than applying directly to general counsel positions. Large Maryland employers such as health systems in the Johns Hopkins or University of Maryland Medical System networks, major federal contractors in the Baltimore-Washington corridor, and state agencies in Annapolis regularly hire junior in-house attorneys. A Maryland Bar admission, a clerkship at a Maryland state or federal court, and prior law firm experience in corporate or regulatory practice each strengthen a candidate's transition into an in-house career.
Where can I find and apply to general counsel jobs in Maryland?
You can find and apply to general counsel jobs in Maryland on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from Maryland employers across Baltimore, Bethesda, Annapolis, and beyond. Find the roles that fit your background and apply directly to each one.
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