Commercial Real Estate Attorney (Transactional)

Pay: $130,000.00 - $170,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Join a respected, established law firm with a sophisticated commercial real estate and business law practice.
• Enjoy a lower billable hour requirement than many traditional law firms, supporting a healthier work-life balance.
• Work on complex, high-value commercial real estate transactions involving financing, acquisitions, leasing, and loan documentation.
• Benefit from a collaborative, supportive team that values your expertise, independence, and professional development.
• Take advantage of meaningful opportunities for long-term career growth and potential advancement.
• Enjoy a flexible hybrid schedule after your first 90 days.
• Transition from a large firm or solo practice into an environment where your contributions are recognized and valued.

Location: Portland, OR – Hybrid. You'll work alongside our team in the office during your first 90 days, then enjoy a flexible schedule with three days in the office and two days working remotely each week. Candidates must reside in the Portland area.

Note: Applicants must have an active Oregon Bar license and at least 3 years of commercial real estate transactional law experience. Strong experience handling commercial real estate transactions is essential.

About Us

Confidential Employer.

We are an established law firm with a sophisticated commercial real estate and business law practice. Our team provides personalized, high-quality legal services to businesses and institutional clients while maintaining a collaborative, supportive environment. We value strong client relationships, professional excellence, and a balanced approach to practicing law.

Job Description

• Handle sophisticated commercial real estate transactions, including acquisitions, sales, leasing, and financing.
• Draft, review, negotiate, and finalize commercial real estate agreements and transactional documents.
• Manage commercial loan documentation, closings, and related financing matters.
• Advise clients on complex real estate transactions and business-related legal matters.
• Assist with commercial real estate workouts and debtor-creditor matters when applicable.
• Conduct legal research, assess transactional risks, and develop practical legal solutions.
• Collaborate with experienced attorneys while independently managing transactional responsibilities.
• Build lasting client relationships through responsive communication and exceptional legal service.

Qualifications

• Active Oregon Bar license required.
• 3+ years of commercial real estate transactional law experience required.
• Experience with commercial real estate financing, acquisitions, leasing, and transactional documentation.
• Strong legal drafting, negotiation, research, and analytical skills.
• Ability to manage transactions independently while collaborating with colleagues.
• Excellent communication skills and a client-focused approach.
• Experience with commercial loan closings, foreclosures, or debtor-creditor rights is a plus.
• Candidates from law firms, in-house legal teams, and solo practices are welcome to apply if they possess relevant experience.

Why You Will Love Working Here

• You'll enjoy a collegial culture where attorneys support one another and share ideas.
• You'll have the opportunity to handle meaningful, sophisticated legal work without the traditional pressure of excessive billable hours.
• You'll gain flexibility through our hybrid schedule while staying connected to your colleagues.
• You'll find room to grow professionally, strengthen client relationships, and build a lasting career.
• You'll join a team that values excellent legal work, collaboration, and a sustainable work-life balance.

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Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Vision insurance