Real Estate Attorney

Orion Placement; Westport (CT); Hybrid; USD 125,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Vision insurance

Job summary

Confidential Employer. Westport, CT-based boutique real estate transactional practice seeks an attorney with 2+ years of real estate experience. You will manage transactions, draft and negotiate agreements, and advise clients on acquisitions and dispositions in a highly collaborative setting.

The role offers hybrid flexibility with one day in the office weekly and a competitive salary of $125,000 to $175,000 per year. Connecticut bar admission is required.

Qualifications

• Active Connecticut bar admission and good standing.
• 2+ years of real estate transactional legal experience.
• Experience drafting, reviewing, or negotiating real estate agreements.
• Strong communication, negotiation, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Commercial real estate transaction experience is a plus.
• Motivated, proactive approach and genuine interest in business and real estate.

Responsibilities

• Manage real estate transactions from initial negotiations through closing.
• Draft, review, and negotiate purchase agreements, contracts, and other transactional documents.
• Conduct due diligence, identify legal issues, and develop practical solutions.
• Advise clients on real estate acquisitions, dispositions, and related business matters.
• Coordinate with clients, lenders, brokers, and other parties to keep transactions moving forward.
• Work collaboratively with our team while independently managing responsibilities and client relationships.

Skills

Real estate transactional experience

Negotiation

Communication

Organization

Problem solving

Tools

Drafting real estate agreements

Reviewing agreements

Negotiating contracts

Job description

Pay: $125,000.00 - $175,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Work on meaningful, high-value real estate transactions involving sophisticated clients, investors, and growing businesses.
• Enjoy excellent hybrid flexibility with just one required day in the office each week.
• Gain direct exposure to business-minded legal work where your advice helps clients make important decisions and close deals.
• Take ownership of your work in a boutique practice where your contributions are recognized and valued.
• Grow your career through interesting transactions, client relationships, and opportunities to expand your expertise.

Location

Westport, CT | Hybrid

Enjoy a flexible hybrid schedule with a minimum of one day per week in our Westport office. We offer a competitive base salary of $125,000 to $175,000, depending on experience and qualifications.

Note

Candidates must have an active Connecticut law license and 2+ years of real estate transactional legal experience. We welcome ambitious attorneys from law firms, solo practices, and in-house environments who are ready to make an impact.

About Us

Confidential Employer.

We are an active boutique transactional law practice representing real estate investors, high-net-worth individuals, entrepreneurs, and growing businesses. Our team combines legal expertise with practical business insight to solve challenges, navigate complex transactions, and help clients achieve their goals.

We value initiative, sound judgment, strong client relationships, and attorneys who take pride in getting deals done.

Job Description

• Manage real estate transactions from initial negotiations through closing.
• Draft, review, and negotiate purchase agreements, contracts, and other transactional documents.
• Conduct due diligence, identify legal issues, and develop practical solutions.
• Advise clients on real estate acquisitions, dispositions, and related business matters.
• Coordinate with clients, lenders, brokers, and other parties to keep transactions moving forward.
• Work collaboratively with our team while independently managing responsibilities and client relationships.

Qualifications

• Active Connecticut bar admission and good standing.
• 2+ years of real estate transactional legal experience.
• Experience drafting, reviewing, or negotiating real estate agreements.
• Strong communication, negotiation, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Commercial real estate transaction experience is a plus.
• Motivated, proactive approach and a genuine interest in business and real estate.

Why You Will Love Working Here

We offer the opportunity to do interesting, meaningful legal work without the rigidity of a traditional large-firm environment. You'll enjoy hybrid flexibility, direct client interaction, professional independence, and the chance to develop your career alongside experienced, business-focused professionals.

If you're an ambitious real estate attorney looking for flexibility, challenging transactions, and the opportunity to make a real impact, 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