Senior Real Estate Attorney

We are a midsize law firm dedicated to delivering exceptional legal services while fostering a collaborative, inclusive, and high-performance workplace. Pacifica is a values-driven, community oriented law firm that champions innovation, creativity, integrity and personal and professional growth as part of serving its public and private clients with high-level expertise and intellect. Pacifica offers legal counsel and services to clients regarding real estate and construction, public finance and municipal law, education law, appellate and civil litigation, and project counseling. Work at Pacifica includes:

• A collegial environment among colleagues who value respect, care and honesty.
• Assistance with and encouragement for professional growth and skills development.
• A culture that values work-life balance.
• Interesting and challenging work.
• Support and incentives for pro bono work and civic engagement.
• A commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in our firm, in the legal profession and in our community at large.

Position Overview

We are seeking a senior real estate attorney who is committed to excellent and ethical lawyering and will contribute to the diversity and success of our firm, as well as to the legal profession and our greater community. This is a unique opportunity to join a sophisticated real estate practice and work in a dynamic, team-oriented atmosphere while enjoying the benefits of a smaller law firm.

This position offers the opportunity to collaborate closely with senior partners on complex, high-value matters, including large-scale commercial leasing portfolios, institutional landlord/tenant representation, and transformative public-private development projects.

The successful candidate will be expected to integrate into a multidisciplinary practice that bridges private commercial real estate transactions with public-sector and community-oriented development initiatives, including infrastructure, mixed-use, and civic projects.

Responsibilities

This job requires the lawyer to assume responsibility for a wide range of commercial real estate transactions, with a particular emphasis on commercial leasing. We offer a collegial environment and an excellent opportunity to continue to develop strong skills and professional growth. Key responsibilities will include:

• Representing institutional landlords and tenants in complex commercial leasing transactions across asset classes.
• Advising clients on large leasing portfolios and multi-property asset strategies.
• Leading transactions involving acquisition, disposition, financing, and development of real estate assets.
• Drafting and negotiating ground leases, easements, development agreements, and construction contracts. 
• Collaborating on public-private partnership (P3) and community focused development projects.
• Providing strategic counsel on complex projects involving regulatory and stakeholder coordination.
• Supporting infrastructure, civic, and mixed-use developments involving public and private funding.
• Mentoring junior attorneys and contributing to practice growth.

• Ten or more years of commercial real estate experience preferred.
• Strong academic credentials
• Excellent analytical, writing, and legal research skills.
• Strong commitment to client service. 
• Membership in the Washington State Bar Association (or eligibility for membership)

Salary Range and Other Compensation

$215,000 - $300,000 annually depending on experience. Additional compensation may include annual performance-based bonuses. 

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, short and long term disability insurance, life and AD&D coverage (additional coverage option available), and optional flexible spending account
• 401K Plan including annual Profit Sharing
• Identity Protection Insurance 
• Orca Card or Parking Stipend
• Access to Bicycle Parking 
• Free use of Building’s Fitness Center
• Matching Employee Charitable Contributions
• PTO – untracked PTO for exempt employees
• 10 paid holidays per year
• Paid professional membership dues
• Hybrid workplace 

Pacifica is committed to creating and maintaining a workplace that brings out the best of what each individual has to offer and in which all employees have an opportunity to participate and contribute to the success of Pacifica. We value each individual for their skills, experience, and unique perspective. This commitment is embodied in the connections we have with each other, our clients and our community. Pacifica is committed to equal employment opportunity and to compliance with federal and state antidiscrimination laws. We prohibit discrimination and harassment against employees or applicants for employment based on sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical condition), race, color, religion, age, marital status, physical, mental or sensory disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a victim of domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking, national origin, caste, political ideology or military status or any other status or characteristic protected by local, state, or federal law.

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