Real Estate Transaction Manager Jobs in Portland, ME

A prominent, full-service regional law firm is seeking an experienced Commercial Real Estate Attorney to join its established Portland practice.
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Salary: $140,000 - $240,000 per year
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Senior Commercial Real Estate Attorney
Portland, Maine
A prominent, full-service regional law firm is seeking an experienced Commercial Real Estate Attorney to join its established Portland practice.
The ideal candidate will have at least seven years of experience handling a broad range of sophisticated commercial real estate transactions. This is an opportunity to join a highly respected and active practice with an established client base across Maine and the broader New England region.
A portable book of business is not required. The firm is primarily seeking a talented real estate attorney who can integrate into the existing group, independently manage complex matters, provide exceptional client service, and contribute to the continued growth and long-term succession of the practice.
Why join us?
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Why Consider This Opportunity?
This role offers the chance to join one of Northern New England’s most established commercial real estate platforms without the requirement of arriving with a portable book of business.
The successful candidate will benefit from:
An existing flow of sophisticated commercial real estate work.
A prominent and collaborative group of experienced real estate attorneys.
Direct client relationships and significant transaction ownership.
Exposure to acquisitions, development, leasing, financing, land use, and environmental matters.
No formal billable-hour requirement.
An individualized approach to performance evaluation, compensation, and advancement.
Meaningful discretionary bonus potential based on productivity, client service, leadership, and overall contributions.
A hybrid schedule generally permitting two remote days each week, with Tuesday typically designated as an in-office day.
A full-service platform with highly regarded complementary practices.
Long-term growth and succession opportunities for an attorney who wants to become an important member of the practice.
The resources and sophistication of a leading regional firm without an overly rigid or bureaucratic environment.
Compensation
Compensation is competitive and individually determined based on experience, qualifications, practice level, market considerations, and the candidate’s overall profile.
The firm also offers discretionary bonus opportunities and a comprehensive benefits package.
Job Details
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Key Responsibilities
Represent developers, property owners, investors, lenders, businesses, institutions, and other clients in commercial real estate transactions.
Lead acquisitions and dispositions involving commercial, industrial, office, retail, residential, mixed-use, and development properties.
Draft and negotiate purchase and sale agreements, letters of intent, deeds, easements, declarations, covenants, and closing documents.
Handle commercial leasing matters on behalf of landlords and tenants.
Advise clients on development projects, ownership structures, financing arrangements, and property-management issues.
Review and analyze title commitments, surveys, zoning reports, environmental materials, leases, and other due diligence documentation.
Identify and resolve title, access, easement, land use, environmental, and development-related concerns.
Coordinate transaction closings and manage relationships with clients, opposing counsel, lenders, title companies, surveyors, brokers, consultants, and government authorities.
Collaborate with attorneys in the firm’s land use, environmental, construction, finance, tax, corporate, and litigation practices.
Manage transactions independently while drawing upon the broader resources of the firm when appropriate.
Mentor junior attorneys and contribute to the professional development of the real estate team.
Support client relationship management and practice-development efforts without an immediate expectation of bringing portable business.
Qualifications
At least seven years of substantive commercial real estate experience.
Broad experience handling commercial real estate transactions from initial structuring through closing.
Significant experience with acquisitions and dispositions.
Experience in several additional areas, such as:
Commercial leasing
Real estate financing
Development projects
Title and survey review
Easements and property rights
Land use and zoning
Environmental diligence
Entity and ownership structuring
Strong drafting, negotiation, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
Demonstrated ability to independently manage sophisticated transactions and competing deadlines.
Excellent client-service skills and a practical, business-oriented approach.
Ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues across offices and practice areas.
Maine Bar admission is preferred. Relocation and admission considerations may be discussed with particularly strong candidates.
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