Real Estate Negotiator for Parks & Public Works

City of Portland; Portland (OR); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Portland seeks a real estate attorney to lead drafting and negotiation of a wide range of real estate documents, including leases, licenses, and intergovernmental agreements. The role requires coordinating complex negotiations and extensive property research within a public-sector framework.

You will work with diverse stakeholders, ensure DEI-focused approaches, and manage multiple projects autonomously while reporting on outcomes and timelines.

Qualifications

• 2+ years independently drafting and negotiating accurate legal documents for a variety of real estate agreements.
• Experience building relationships with diverse community stakeholders and incorporating anti-racist and DEI considerations.
• Ability to intake, analyze, and coordinate agreement-related items such as work orders and contract interpretations.
• Experience with complex, politically sensitive negotiations with government entities and officials.
• Ability to research, analyze, and prepare written reports on real estate issues.

Responsibilities

• Draft, negotiate, and review leases, licenses, permits, easements, purchase and sale agreements, and intergovernmental agreements.
• Ensure anti-racism, equity, and transparency are prioritized in transactions.
• Research and generate written reports on market comparables, property ownership, land use, and laws.
• Coordinate agreement items with tenants and handle amendments of current agreements.
• Collaborate with regional agencies, community organizations, and City bureaus.

Skills

Collaborative

Detail oriented

DEI

Solutions oriented

Inclusive leadership

Emotional intelligence

Education

Law/real estate related degrees

MSRE/MRED or MBA with real estate

Public administration degrees

Real estate or law license

Job description

City of Portland seeks a real estate attorney to lead drafting and negotiation of a wide range of real estate documents, including leases, licenses, and intergovernmental agreements. The role requires coordinating complex negotiations and extensive property research within a public-sector framework.

You will work with diverse stakeholders, ensure DEI-focused approaches, and manage multiple projects autonomously while reporting on outcomes and timelines.