Associate Counsel, Restaurant Development: Real Estate & Leases

Counselwell Inc.; Chicago, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 138,000 - 173,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Equity incentives

Job summary

McDonald’s Restaurant Development Legal Team in Chicago, IL seeks a driven real estate attorney to draft, negotiate, and analyze ground leases, purchase contracts, and related titles. You will advise business partners on leasing and acquisition matters and collaborate with a high-performing team.

Qualified candidates have 1+ year in commercial retail leasing and acquisitions, are licensed to practice law, and exhibit strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Licensed to practice law and in good standing with a state bar association.
• 1+ year of experience in commercial retail leasing and acquisitions, preferably from a law firm or in-house position.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills for advising on leasing and acquisition matters.

Responsibilities

• Draft, negotiate, and analyze ground leases, real estate purchase contracts, title, and survey.
• Advise business partners on leasing and acquisition issues.
• Work independently and as part of a high-performing legal team.
• Think strategically to anticipate business needs and drive efficiency through new practices and technologies.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

Licensed to practice law in good standing

Job description

McDonald’s Restaurant Development Legal Team in Chicago, IL seeks a driven real estate attorney to draft, negotiate, and analyze ground leases, purchase contracts, and related titles. You will advise business partners on leasing and acquisition matters and collaborate with a high-performing team.

Qualified candidates have 1+ year in commercial retail leasing and acquisitions, are licensed to practice law, and exhibit strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.