Assistant Corporation Counsel II - Real Estate Division

Agnello & Rogers; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 84,000 - 147,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Chicago Department of Law is seeking an Assistant Corporation Counsel II in the Real Estate and Land Use Division. The attorney will handle a broad range of real estate matters, advise city departments and the City Council on zoning and land use issues, and assist with real estate transactions including development projects and leases.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years in real estate transactional work, strong research and writing abilities, and a commitment to public service.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in real estate transactional matters
• Strong research, legal analysis and writing skills
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational, problem solving, and teamwork abilities
• Ability to take ownership and complete tasks without supervision
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities
• Commitment to public service and government service

Responsibilities

• Handle a broad range of real estate matters for the City.
• Advise city departments and the City Council on zoning and land use issues.
• Assist with real estate transactions, including development projects and leases.
• Draft and review leases as landlord and tenant and negotiate agreements (e.g., railroad, land use).
• Collaborate with other city agencies and partners (Parks, Transit Authority, etc.).

Skills

Real estate transactional experience

Legal research

Legal writing

Interpersonal communications

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Independent work

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Illinois Bar admission

Job description

Description

The City of Chicago Department of Law is seeking an attorney for the position of Assistant Corporation Counsel ("ACC") II in our Real Estate and Land Use Division.

The Real Estate and Land Use Division is looking for an attorney with a strong interest in serving the city of Chicago and its residents, communities and businesses. Our mission is broad. We are responsible for advising city departments and city council on zoning and land use issues and assisting client departments with all types of real estate transactions, from buying and selling land for affordable housing and economic development to "rails to trails" conversions of abandoned rail lines for recreational trails. We implement the Affordable Requirements Ordinance, draft leases (as landlord and tenant), represent the Zoning Board of Appeals and Commission on Chicago Landmarks, and collaborate with the Chicago Park District, Chicago Transit Authority and other independent city agencies.

The Assistant Corporation Counsel II will work under the general supervision of the Chief Assistant Corporation Counsel of the Division and will be given responsibility for handling a broad range of real estate matters. The ideal candidate will have experience in real estate development, transportation projects (including negotiation of railroad agreements), and/or property use agreements.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• a minimum of 2 years of experience in real estate transactional matters ;
• superior research, legal analysis and writing skills;
• superior interpersonal and communication skills;
• strong attention to detail and exceptional organizational, problem solving, and teamwork skills ;
• the ability to take ownership of and complete tasks without direct supervision ;
• the ability to organize, prioritize, monitor, and control workflow deadlines and handle multiple assignments simultaneously; and
• a commitment to public service and a strong interest in government.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an American Bar Association accredited law school with a Juris Doctor degree
• Admission to the Illinois Bar (or eligible for admission on motion to the Illinois Bar pursuant to Illinois Supreme Court Rule 705), good standing with your state Attorney Registration & Disciplinary Commission.

Salary

$84,276.00 - $147,060.00 (salary is based on a variety of factors including experience and credentials)

For Information on our employees benefits please visit our benefits website at: https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/depts/fin/benefits-office.html

For Information on our salary and title structure visit our classifications website at: https://www.chicago.gov/content/dam/city/depts/dhr/supp_info/JobClassification/2025_Classification_and_Pay_Plan.pdf

Fair Chance Hiring Employer

The City of Chicago is committed to being a Fair Chance Hiring employer. We value applicants with diverse experiences, including those who have had prior contact with the criminal legal system. Having a criminal history, including prior incarceration, arrest(s), and/or conviction(s) does not automatically disqualify you from employment with the City of Chicago.

If you receive a conditional offer of employment, the City will conduct a background check. The resulting report will be used to conduct an individualized assessment to determine if the nature of any prior conviction conflicts with the specific duties and responsibilities of the job for which you have been selected. If a conflict exists, you will be asked to present any evidence of rehabilitation that may mitigate the conflict, except when federal or state regulations bar employment in specific circumstances.

Residency Requirement

All employees of the City of Chicago must be actual residents of the City of Chicago as outlined in 2-152-050 of the City of Chicago Municipal Code. Proof of residency will be required.

Reasonable Accommodation

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation due to disability or pregnancy in order to participate in the application process, please contact the City of Chicago, Department of Human Resources, at 312-744-4976 or [e-mail]. Please be prepared to provide information in support of your reasonable accommodation request.

This POSITION IS EXEMPT FROM THE CAREER SERVICE.

ALL REFERENCES TO POLITICAL SPONSORSHIP OR RECOMMENDATION MUST BE OMITTED FROM ANY AND ALL APPLICATION MATERIALS SUBMITTED FOR CITY EMPLOYMENT.

The City of Chicago is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Military Friendly Employer. To further our commitment to hiring applicants with diverse experience the City of Chicago has adopted the following ordinances 2-74-020 and 2-74-075.

City of Chicago

Brandon Johnson
Mayor