Experienced Commercial Real Estate Attorney

eZone Staffing, LLC; Portland (OR); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid schedule

Downtown Portland office gym access

Pro bono opportunities

Equity-track potential

Job summary

A commercial real estate attorney with 3–10+ years of experience is sought to join a Portland, Oregon-based Chambers-ranked law firm. The role emphasizes drafting and negotiating leases, acquisitions, finance, and development matters for landlords, tenants, buyers, and lenders.

You will lead on complex deals, collaborate with a tight-knit team, and contribute to high-quality client service while enjoying a hybrid schedule in Downtown Portland.

Qualifications

• Oregon-licensed attorney with 3–10+ years of experience in commercial real estate transactions.
• Strong writing and strategic thinking with attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple matters independently and in a small team.

Responsibilities

• Drafting and negotiating commercial leases for landlords and tenants.
• Representing buyers and sellers on acquisitions and dispositions from LOIs to closing.
• Advising borrowers and lenders on real estate finance transactions.
• Assisting developers with construction and development projects.
• Representing clients in real estate disputes and workouts.
• Serving as local counsel to out-of-state firms and lenders; conducting legal research on real estate matters.

Skills

Legal drafting

Real estate law

Negotiation

Attention to detail

Education

Oregon law license

Job description

Location: Portland, OR 97205

Job Type: Full Time – Hybrid

We are seeking an attorney with 3-10+ years of experience handling complex commercial real estate transactions to join its Chambers-ranked law firm in Portland, Oregon.

Why Join Us?

• You want a client-facing role in which you’ll negotiate directly with opposing counsel on behalf of clients, who include prominent local investors, developers, and businesses, family offices with multi-state portfolios, Fortune 500 Companies, and financial institutions.
• You’ll take a lead role on deals and manage a variety of matters at a time.
• You’re excited to continue developing your practice at an established but growing boutique firm where you can work on sophisticated deals—without having to navigate the bureaucracy of a big firm.
• You’d like to be part of a collaborative team that’s deeply connected in the community and committed to your career growth and learning opportunities.
• You’re ready to join a firm that values entrepreneurship and delivering excellent client service, but that won’t require you to bring your own book of business.

What’s the Role?

A commercial real estate lawyer who will focus on:

• Drafting and negotiating commercial leases on behalf of landlords and tenants;
• Representing buyers and sellers on acquisitions and dispositions, from negotiation of letters of intent and purchase agreements through due diligence and closing;
• Advising borrowers and lenders on real estate finance transactions;
• Assisting developers and companies with their construction and development projects;
• Representing clients on real estate disputes and workouts;
• Serving as local counsel to out-of-state law firms, businesses, and lenders; and
• Performing legal research on a variety of real estate-related issues.

Who’s the Ideal Candidate?

• An Oregon-licensed attorney with 3-10+ years of experience working on commercial real estate transactions, although practice in a related area of law (e.g., land use, construction, finance, M&A, or commercial litigation) will be considered so long as the candidate has a demonstrated interest and background in real estate law.

The successful candidate will be:

• Curious and want to continue to learn and grow in their career;
• An excellent writer and strategist with outstanding attention to detail;
• Able to juggle multiple matters, working both independently and as part of a small team;
• Genuinely skilled with people; and
• Dedicated to delivering responsive, high-quality counsel on complex matters.

We are open to attorneys who want an equity-track role and those who don’t. Existing client relationships or a portable book are pluses—but neither is required for the position.

Compensation, Benefits, and Other Details

• Base salary is depending on experience, qualifications, and (if applicable) an existing client relationship, with a potential discretionary year-end bonus based on factors including productivity and origination.
• The billable expectation for this position is flexible depending on compensation.
• Benefits include employer contribution to health care plan and 401(k) retirement plan, paid vacation, transit or parking subsidy, and opportunities for pro bono service and civic engagement.
• While many team members come in most days to our office in Downtown Portland (which has access to the building’s gym, bicycle parking, and locker rooms), we also offer a hybrid schedule for those who looking for one.