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Commercial Real Estate Attorney

Orion Placement


Job Location:

Portland, OR - USA

Yearly Salary: $ 130000 - 170000
Posted: 15 October 2026 (11 days ago)
Application Deadline: 12 January 2027
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Pay: $130000.00 - $170000.00 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. Youll 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

  • Youll enjoy a collegial culture where attorneys support one another and share ideas.
  • Youll have the opportunity to handle meaningful sophisticated legal work without the traditional pressure of excessive billable hours.
  • Youll gain flexibility through our hybrid schedule while staying connected to your colleagues.
  • Youll find room to grow professionally strengthen client relationships and build a lasting career.
  • Youll 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 (34 yrs);
  • $140K$155K (57 yrs);
  • $155K$170K (8 yrs). Recruiter-estimated bands not client-confirmed.

Submission Email: Lisa -

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
  • of hires needed: 1