Real Estate Negotiation & Leases Specialist (Hybrid)

City of Portland, Oregon; Portland (OR); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Portland, Oregon is seeking a lead Real Estate Attorney to draft, negotiate, and review a variety of legal documents for real estate transactions, including leases, permits, easements, and intergovernmental agreements.

This is a hybrid role reporting to the Real Estate Team within the Public Works Service Area, with in-person work at The Portland Building and occasional remote work within Oregon or Washington.

Qualifications

• 2+ years independently drafting and negotiating real estate documents such as leases, licenses, easements, and purchase agreements.
• Proven track record building relationships with diverse community stakeholders and city partners.
• Ability to intake, analyze, and coordinate agreement-related items.
• Experience with complex, politically sensitive negotiations including interfacing with government.
• Ability to research, analyze, and write reports on real estate laws and policies.

Responsibilities

• Draft, negotiate, and review leases, licenses, permits, easements, and intergovernmental agreements.
• Ensure equity, anti racism in property transactions and interactions.
• Research market data, property ownership, land use, and applicable laws.
• Support tenants by processing work orders, interpretations, and amendments.
• Collaborate with regional agencies, community groups, and City bureaus.

Skills

Drafting & negotiating docs

Real estate experience

Stakeholder engagement

Legal research & writing

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

City of Portland, Oregon is seeking a lead Real Estate Attorney to draft, negotiate, and review a variety of legal documents for real estate transactions, including leases, permits, easements, and intergovernmental agreements.

This is a hybrid role reporting to the Real Estate Team within the Public Works Service Area, with in-person work at The Portland Building and occasional remote work within Oregon or Washington.