Commercial Real Estate Attorney (Transactional)

Orion Placement; Portland (OR); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Vision insurance

Job summary

Confidential Employer. in Portland, Oregon is seeking an experienced commercial real estate transactional attorney to join our established practice. The role offers a hybrid schedule after an initial 90 days, with three days in the office and two days remote each week.

An active Oregon Bar license and 3+ years of relevant experience are required; you will handle sophisticated transactions, draft and negotiate documents, and advise clients while maintaining top-tier 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Legal drafting

Negotiation

Research

Communication

Analytical thinking

Job description

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