Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt is a premier Northwest regional law firm serving the needs of businesses in six primary industry groups including Technology, Healthcare, Manufacturing, Natural Resources, Real Estate and Construction, and Transportation, Ports and Maritime, with offices in Portland, Seattle, Anchorage, Vancouver, Bend, Salem, and Mountain View, California.

Schwabe currently has an opening in its Portland, Oregon office for a real estate transactional associate attorney to join its Real Estate and Natural Resources Department. The successful candidate will work with business, tax, regulatory, land use, and construction lawyers. The ideal candidate will have:  

•  Juris Doctorate (J.D.) Degree from an ABA-accredited law school
• 4+ years of experience with commercial, timber, and agriculture real estate transactions, including:
  • Purchase & sale agreements
  • Real estate due diligence, including title review
  • Leasing
  • Real estate finance transactions
  • Development-related contracts
• Strong interest in engaging real estate and/or natural resource industry groups and business development
• Excellent academic credentials and professional references
• Demonstrated ownership of projects and willingness to work in a collaborative setting, but with significant independence
• A track record demonstrating exemplary client service, organizational skills, and teamwork
• Excellent skills in legal research, analysis, writing, and in communication
• Oregon State Bar admission or eligibility for reciprocity preferred

Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt provides a team-oriented working environment with benefits and a competitive salary. Qualified and interested candidates should submit a PDF of their cover letter, resume, law school transcripts, and a legal writing sample to Michelle Baird-Johnson, Director of Talent Acquisition and Integration, via this website. Inquiries are maintained in confidence.

Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt is an Equal Opportunity Employer.