Associate Attorney – Commercial Lending, Real Estate

Preti Flaherty

Attorney handling commercial real estate and finance for Preti Flaherty. Involved in client interaction, transactions, and robust legal matters in a hybrid setting.

Posted 4/12/2026full-timePortland • Maine • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

handle matters that cross state, regional, and sometimes even national borders
enjoy a unique high level of client interaction
involvement in all aspects and levels of work
routinely work with attorneys in all offices on a broad range of issues and transactions

Requirements

What you’ll need

Juris Doctor (J.D.) Degree from an accredited law school
Active bar membership (or anticipated) in Maine
4-6 years of experience in commercial lending and commercial real estate acquisitions/development/financing
Experience in all phases of commercial loan and real estate transactions
Experience with land use and permitting matters, title examinations, and title insurance preferred
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for client interaction and teamwork
Ability to manage complicated matters and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Existing book of business a plus but not required

Benefits

Comp & perks

health, dental, vision, life and disability insurances
paid time off
paid holidays
retirement benefits

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Hard Skills & Tools

commercial lendingcommercial real estate acquisitionscommercial real estate developmentcommercial real estate financingland usepermitting matterstitle examinationstitle insurance

Soft Skills

communication skillsinterpersonal skillsteamworkability to manage complicated mattersability to meet deadlinesadaptability in fast-paced environment

Certifications

Juris Doctor (J.D.) Degreeactive bar membership