Real Estate Attorney

Pay: $175,000.00 - $225,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Join a highly respected and established commercial real estate practice with sophisticated regional clients
• Handle a broad range of high-value real estate transactions across multiple markets
• Work closely with experienced attorneys in a collaborative and supportive environment
• Enjoy meaningful client interaction and opportunities to grow your practice without needing a portable book of business
• Benefit from a balanced culture with no rigid billable hour requirement and typical annual billing between 1,500-1,800 hours annually
• Earn performance-based bonuses and long-term advancement opportunities
• Hybrid flexibility with the ability to work remotely up to two days per week
• Relocation candidates are welcome

Location: Portland, Maine | Hybrid schedule offering the flexibility to work remotely up to two days per week while remaining connected to a collaborative office environment.

Note: Candidates must have 6+ years of commercial real estate law experience and be licensed to practice law in Maine. A portable book of business is not required.

About Us

We are a client-focused law firm known for delivering sophisticated legal solutions and fostering a collaborative culture where attorneys thrive. Our team values professionalism, mentorship, and teamwork while providing opportunities to work with exceptional clients on complex matters. Confidential Employer.

Job Description

• Handle sophisticated commercial real estate transactions from inception through closing
• Draft and negotiate purchase and sale agreements, leases, financing documents, and related agreements
• Advise clients on acquisitions, dispositions, development projects, and financing matters
• Conduct due diligence and oversee title, survey, and closing processes
• Collaborate with attorneys across practice areas to provide comprehensive client solutions
• Build and maintain strong client relationships through practical legal counsel
• Participate in strategic planning and business development initiatives
• Contribute to a highly regarded and collaborative real estate practice

Qualifications

• 6+ years of commercial real estate law experience
• Extensive experience with commercial real estate transactions required
• Strong drafting, negotiation, and client counseling skills
• Experience with acquisitions, dispositions, financing, leasing, and development matters preferred
• Ability to manage sophisticated transactions independently
• Excellent communication and analytical abilities
• Maine bar admission required
• Portable business not required

Why You Will Love Working Here

You will become part of a highly respected team that values collaboration, mentorship, and exceptional client service. This is an opportunity to work on sophisticated transactions, develop long-term client relationships, and continue growing your practice without the pressure of bringing your own book of business.

JPC-1298

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Requirements: Must haves: ME bar license, 6+ yrs of real estate law exp

• Nice to haves:

• Preferred Years as Associate: 6

• Additional context: Relocation- [yes]. Packages - [no]

• Salary Bands (Only if attorney role):

• 6-8 years: $175K-$190K

• 9-12 years: $190K-$210K

• 13+ years: $210K-$225K

• Performance bonuses available

Submission Email: Name / Katy and Bev -

rand@pierceatwood.com

bdoucette@pierceatwood.com

Quick Recruiter Reference

Established regional law firm seeking a Senior Commercial Real Estate Attorney in Portland. Role handles sophisticated transactional real estate matters with no portable business required. Strong culture, hybrid flexibility, and excellent long-term growth.

Recruiters Submission: To submit, cancel - Real Estate Attorney - Pierce Atwood - JPC 1298 - Source

*New Job Order Alert*

• Client job title: Real Estate Attorney

• Location: Portland, ME

• On-site, hybrid, remote: Hybrid

• Experience: 6

• Good fit job titles/keywords for candidates: Commercial Real Estate Attorney, Real Estate Associate, Senior Real Estate Attorney, Real Estate Counsel, Real Estate Transactions Attorney, Property Development Attorney, Commercial Leasing Attorney, Land Use Attorney, Real Estate Partner, Real Estate Associate Attorney.

• # of hires needed: 1

• Open or not to recruiters on TE: No

• Job posting strategy (bottom of package details): RE atty, 6+ years exp, portland ME 69K pop