Pay: $130,000.00 - $170,000.00 per year
Why This Is a Great Opportunity
- Join a respected, established law firm with a sophisticated commercial real estate and business law practice.
- Enjoy a lower billable hour requirement than many traditional law firms, supporting a healthier work-life balance.
- Work on complex, high-value commercial real estate transactions involving financing, acquisitions, leasing, and loan documentation.
- Benefit from a collaborative, supportive team that values your expertise, independence, and professional development.
- Take advantage of meaningful opportunities for long-term career growth and potential advancement.
- Enjoy a flexible hybrid schedule after your first 90 days.
- Transition from a large firm or solo practice into an environment where your contributions are recognized and valued.
Location: Portland, OR – Hybrid. You'll work alongside our team in the office during your first 90 days, then enjoy a flexible schedule with three days in the office and two days working remotely each week. Candidates must reside in the Portland area.
Note: Applicants must have an active Oregon Bar license and at least 3 years of commercial real estate transactional law experience. Strong experience handling commercial real estate transactions is essential.
About Us
Confidential Employer.
We are an established law firm with a sophisticated commercial real estate and business law practice. Our team provides personalized, high-quality legal services to businesses and institutional clients while maintaining a collaborative, supportive environment. We value strong client relationships, professional excellence, and a balanced approach to practicing law.
Job Description
- Handle sophisticated commercial real estate transactions, including acquisitions, sales, leasing, and financing.
- Draft, review, negotiate, and finalize commercial real estate agreements and transactional documents.
- Manage commercial loan documentation, closings, and related financing matters.
- Advise clients on complex real estate transactions and business-related legal matters.
- Assist with commercial real estate workouts and debtor-creditor matters when applicable.
- Conduct legal research, assess transactional risks, and develop practical legal solutions.
- Collaborate with experienced attorneys while independently managing transactional responsibilities.
- Build lasting client relationships through responsive communication and exceptional legal service.
Qualifications
- Active Oregon Bar license required.
- 3+ years of commercial real estate transactional law experience required.
- Experience with commercial real estate financing, acquisitions, leasing, and transactional documentation.
- Strong legal drafting, negotiation, research, and analytical skills.
- Ability to manage transactions independently while collaborating with colleagues.
- Excellent communication skills and a client-focused approach.
- Experience with commercial loan closings, foreclosures, or debtor-creditor rights is a plus.
- Candidates from law firms, in-house legal teams, and solo practices are welcome to apply if they possess relevant experience.
Why You Will Love Working Here
- You'll enjoy a collegial culture where attorneys support one another and share ideas.
- You'll have the opportunity to handle meaningful, sophisticated legal work without the traditional pressure of excessive billable hours.
- You'll gain flexibility through our hybrid schedule while staying connected to your colleagues.
- You'll find room to grow professionally, strengthen client relationships, and build a lasting career.
- You'll join a team that values excellent legal work, collaboration, and a sustainable work-life balance.
JPC - 2484
Benefits:
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Vision insurance
Requirements: Must-have: OR bar license. 3+ yrs commercial real estate transactional law exp.
- Required Years as Associate: 3+ years of commercial real estate transactional law experience.
- Salary Bands (Only if attorney role):
- $130K–$140K (3–4 yrs);
- $140K–$155K (5–7 yrs);
- $155K–$170K (8+ yrs). Recruiter-estimated bands, not client-confirmed.
Submission Email: Lisa -
lisac@mcewengisvold.com
Quick Recruiter Reference
Established Portland law firm seeking a Commercial Real Estate Transactional Attorney for complex CRE financing, acquisitions, leasing, and loan closings. Active OR Bar and 3+ years of CRE transactional experience required; 5+ preferred. $130K–$170K, hybrid after 90 days (3 office/2 remote), lower billable hours.
Recruiters Submission: To submit, cancel - Corporate/Real Estate Transactional Attorney - McEwen Gisvold LLP - JPC- 2484 - source
**New Job Order Alert**
- Client job title: Corporate/Real Estate Transactional Attorney
- Location: Portland, OR
- On-site, hybrid, remote: Hybrid – first 90 days in office, then 3 days in office/2 remote
- Experience: 3+
- Good fit job titles/keywords for candidates: Commercial Real Estate Attorney, Real Estate Transactional Attorney, Real Estate Finance Attorney, Commercial Real Estate Associate, CRE Finance, Commercial Leasing, Acquisitions, Loan Closings
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