Senior Real Estate Associate

Stoel Rives LLP is seeking a real estate associate with five to seven years of experience to join its Real Estate Practice Group in the Portland office. The associate will work closely with clients who are national leaders in the agriculture, renewable energy, timber, and mining industries, as well as other local and regional real estate developers, owners, and operators. Our Real Estate & Construction Team The Stoel Rives Real Estate & Construction team consists of more than 60 attorneys who provide legal counsel to real estate owners, developers, contractors, investors, and lenders, as well as architects, engineers, and suppliers. Our real estate, development, and construction attorneys assist clients with the land use, design, acquisition, disposition, development, financing, risk allocation and insurance assessment, construction, leasing, and sale of commercial, residential, and agricultural properties. Our clients know our team for their strategic planning, smart advice, practical risk management, and business acumen. Skills & Experience Needed Below are the skills and experience necessary for this role. Candidates might not have all of these skills and experiences, but if you have many of them and are enthusiastic to develop others, we encourage you to apply. Five to seven years of real estate transactions experience including negotiating and closing complex real estate purchase and sales agreements, commercial leases, debt and equity financings, and development matters. Excellent oral and written communication skills and interpersonal skills. Ability to manage multiple projects and work successfully within a team through communication and appropriate delegation and supervision. Experience exercising business and professional judgment, understanding client goals, and developing practical solutions to meet those goals. Evident engagement in business development and civic and professional organizations. JD from an accredited university and active membership in or commitment to applying for the Oregon Bar. Hours Expectations & Compensation The hours expectation for this position is 1,800 billable hours and an “all-in” hours expectation of 2,050 or 2,150, depending on seniority. The billable hours expectation includes up to 50 pro bono hours. All-in hours include the billable hours expectation as well as any additional billable hours, additional pro bono hours, and investment hours. Investment activities include business development, professional development, mentoring and coaching, recruiting, contributing to the firm’s workplace culture, and civic and community activities. To be eligible for a bonus, associates must reach or exceed 1,850 billable hours (inclusive of up to 50 pro bono hours) and meet or exceed the all-in hours expectation. The base compensation range for this position is $245,000 - $273,000, inclusive of salaries in all listed markets. Base compensation presented to an individual candidate may vary based on skills, overall experience, and market location. Developing & Retaining Talent Stoel Rives places a high priority on attracting, developing, and retaining lawyers and business professionals. We offer a variety of training programs and retreats addressing practice area topics and skills at all levels, as well as legal and professional skills generally. We have a coaching and mentoring program, and our new lawyer integration program provides new lawyers with the resources and information necessary to succeed after they join the firm. Finally, we have a core competency model which is a roadmap of the practical skills, abilities, and client service techniques needed for long-term success at the firm. We value lawyers and business professionals who bring to the firm different backgrounds and experiences. Our people bring a variety of educational backgrounds, unique career experiences, bodies of knowledge, technical abilities, and community involvement. This variety makes us better at advising and serving our clients and it ensures a positive and supportive workplace for everyone. We are proud participants in the ABA Well-Being Pledge, strongly believing that the well-being of our people is paramount to the success of the firm. To learn more about the benefits of working as an attorney at Stoel Rives, click here. Stoel Rives is a leading U.S. corporate and litigation law firm providing sophisticated business clients high quality legal services. With offices in seven states and Washington, D.C., Stoel Rives is a nationally recognized leader in project finance and the energy and natural resources industries. From deals and disputes to compliance and counseling, clients turn to Stoel Rives for their most complex business challenges. Learn more at www.stoel.com.

Salary : $245,000 - $273,000