Position Details
- Schedule: Mon-Fri, 8:30 AM – 5 PM
- Work Setup: On-Site
- Employment Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Who We’re Hiring For
- Who They Are: We’re partnering with a highly regarded, 30+ year-old law firm located in the Greater Portland area. They provide comprehensive legal counsel to a broad spectrum of clients, focusing heavily on corporate, finance, and property law.
- Work Environment/Culture: The firm fosters an encouraging and team-oriented atmosphere. It is an ideal setting for professionals who appreciate hands-on responsibility and direct client engagement within a stable, growth-focused practice.
Why This Role Exists
This position plays a vital role in advancing the firm’s growing transactional division by providing top-tier legal guidance to business clients. You will manage a diverse portfolio of commercial matters, ensuring clients achieve their strategic goals while successfully mitigating legal and financial risks.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Advise business clients on corporate formation, governance, and general operational matters to support their long-term stability and growth
- Draft, negotiate, and successfully close complex commercial and financing agreements on behalf of both borrowers and lending institutions
- Oversee commercial and residential real estate transactions, guiding buyers, sellers, and lenders smoothly through the closing process
- Prepare and review a wide array of business contracts to protect client interests and facilitate successful transactions
- Manage a diverse portfolio of client cases independently while effectively coordinating with fellow attorneys to deliver comprehensive legal solutions
- Handle occasional estate planning and probate matters to provide full-circle support to the firm’s established clientele
What Skills You’ll Need
- Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school
- Active admission to the Maine State Bar or eligibility for admission
- 3+ years of proven solid business law or transactional experience
- Strong background handling business entities, commercial contracts, real estate, and title work
- Excellent analytical and negotiation skills
Your Pay & Perks
- Salary Range: $95,000 – $110,000 per year
- Core Benefits: Health insurance, Life insurance, comprehensive retirement plan w/ matching, and Paid Time Off (PTO)
Why Work With Us
Since 1987, Springborn Staffing has been connecting talented professionals with great opportunities across Maine and New England. Recently awarded Gold for ‘Best of the 207,’ our approach is simple: we value real relationships over quick transactions. When you apply through us, you aren’t just sending your resume into a void – you’re getting a dedicated local advocate in your corner. We provide the expert guidance, honest feedback, and inside market knowledge you need to confidently take the next step in your career.
Ready to Apply? We’d love to connect. Reach out whichever way is easiest for you:
- Our website: https://jobs.springbornstaffing.com/jb/Associate-Attorney-Jobs-in-Portland-Maine/14076834
- Indeed: https://www.indeed.com/cmp/Springborn-Staffing-5/jobs
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/4416408218
- Drop us an Email: info@springbornstaffing.com
- Give us a Call: (207) 761-8367
