Real Estate Attorney

Orion Placement; Portland (ME); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Vision insurance

Job summary

Confidential Employer. An established law firm in Portland, ME, seeks a real estate attorney with 3+ years of experience to handle diverse real estate transactions.

The role offers flexible scheduling, part-time remote options, and a supportive team. Expect opportunities to work on land use, permitting, financing matters, and condominium associations while building client relationships and professional growth.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience practicing real estate law, including transactional real estate, land use and permitting, and/or condominium association representation.
• Member in good standing of the Maine Bar or eligible for admission.
• Strong legal research, drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication skills and a client-focused approach.
• Ability to manage competing priorities independently while contributing to a collaborative team.
• Commercial real estate and financing experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Handle a diverse range of commercial and general real estate transactions, including acquisitions, sales, and financing.
• Advise clients on real estate development, land use, zoning, and permitting matters.
• Represent condominium associations on governance, compliance, and transactional issues.
• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts, agreements, and other real estate documents.
• Collaborate with experienced attorneys on sophisticated transactions and complex legal matters.
• Build strong client relationships while delivering practical, thoughtful legal guidance.

Skills

Real estate law

Legal research

Drafting contracts

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Client-focused

Time management

Commercial real estate

Financing experience

Education

Maine Bar admission

Job description

Pay: $80,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Build a rewarding legal career with a respected, established law firm and experienced attorneys who genuinely support your success.
• Enjoy flexibility and work-life balance with flexible scheduling and opportunities for part-time remote work arrangements.
• Work on interesting, diverse matters involving commercial real estate, financing, development, land use, permitting, and condominium associations.
• Grow your practice and professional reputation through meaningful client relationships, mentorship, and hands‑on experience.
• Be valued for your contributions with competitive compensation, additional incentive opportunities, and excellent benefits.
• Enjoy a welcoming workplace with beautiful downtown office space, paid parking, and a collaborative team.

Location

Portland, ME | Flexible Schedule | Part-Time Remote Flexibility

Note

Candidates must have 3+ years of relevant real estate law experience and be members in good standing of the Maine Bar or eligible for admission. We welcome experienced attorneys seeking a long-term opportunity and are open to considering more senior candidates.

About Us

We are an established, collaborative law firm committed to providing practical legal solutions and exceptional client service. Our attorneys enjoy a supportive culture where teamwork, professional growth, flexibility, and long-term client relationships are valued.

Confidential Employer.

Job Description

• Handle a diverse range of commercial and general real estate transactions, including acquisitions, sales, and financing.
• Advise clients on real estate development, land use, zoning, and permitting matters.
• Represent condominium associations on governance, compliance, and transactional issues.
• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts, agreements, and other real estate documents.
• Collaborate with experienced attorneys on sophisticated transactions and complex legal matters.
• Build strong client relationships while delivering practical, thoughtful legal guidance.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience practicing real estate law, including transactional real estate, land use and permitting, and/or condominium association representation.
• Member in good standing of the Maine Bar or eligible for admission.
• Strong legal research, drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication skills and a client-focused approach.
• Ability to manage competing priorities independently while contributing to a collaborative team.
• Commercial real estate and financing experience is a plus.

Why You Will Love Working Here

We believe great attorneys thrive when they feel supported, trusted, and empowered. You'll enjoy meaningful work, professional autonomy, experienced colleagues, and opportunities to develop your practice.

We offer medical and dental insurance, HRA and FSA options, life and disability insurance, a 401(k), paid parking, competitive compensation, and potential additional incentives.

Whether you're an associate ready to advance or an experienced attorney looking for greater flexibility and a rewarding professional home, we'd love to hear from you.

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Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance