Commercial Real Estate Attorney

Jobot; Wheaton (IL); On-site; USD 115,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401K

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a highly motivated Commercial Real Estate Attorney to join our legal team in Wheaton, IL. The successful candidate will handle acquisitions, dispositions, leasing, zoning, entitlements, construction, and loan documentation, drafting and negotiating contracts with precision, and providing strategic advice to clients.

You will manage diverse real estate transactions, conduct due diligence, and ensure compliance across matters while maintaining strong client relations and

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school.
• Licensed to practice law in Illinois.
• Minimum of 5 years as a commercial real estate attorney.
• Experience in dispositions, leasing, zoning, entitlements, construction, and loan documentation.
• Strong knowledge of real estate and commercial law; excellent writing and research.

Responsibilities

• Handle acquisitions, dispositions, leasing, zoning, and entitlements.
• Draft, review, and negotiate complex real estate contracts and leases.
• Conduct due diligence, title review, and survey review.
• Prepare and negotiate financing transactions and loan documentation.
• Provide legal advice on leases, contract law, and property law.
• Conduct legal research and provide written analyses.
• Maintain strong client relations and ensure client satisfaction.
• Solve complex legal problems using analytical thinking.
• Ensure legal compliance in all transactions and processes.
• Manage legal cases using legal software.

Skills

Juris Doctorate

Commercial real estate

Contract negotiation

Real estate financing

Legal research

Legal writing

Client relations

Attention to detail

Independent work

Team collaboration

Education

Juris Doctorate

Licensed to practice in IL

Tools

Legal software

Job description

Job details

Salary: $115,000 - $140,000 per year

This Jobot Job is hosted by: Tony Fasano

A bit about us

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Commercial Real Estate Attorney to join our dynamic legal team. This position offers a unique opportunity to work on high-profile commercial real estate transactions, including acquisitions, dispositions, leasing, zoning, entitlements, construction, and loan documentation. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing complex real estate transactions, drafting and negotiating contracts, and providing legal advice to our clients. This is a full-time, permanent position that requires a deep understanding of commercial law, property law, and legal compliance.

Why join us

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401K

Responsibilities

• Handle all aspects of commercial real estate transactions, including acquisitions, dispositions, leasing, zoning, and entitlements.
• Draft, review, and negotiate complex real estate contracts, leases, and retail development agreements.
• Conduct due diligence, title review, and survey review for real estate transactions.
• Prepare and negotiate financing transactions and loan documentation.
• Provide legal advice on a wide range of real estate matters, including lease agreements, contract law, and property law.
• Conduct legal research and provide legal writing to support decision‑making processes.
• Maintain strong client relations and ensure client satisfaction.
• Solve complex legal problems using analytical skills and critical thinking.
• Ensure legal compliance in all transactions and processes.
• Manage legal cases using legal software.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school.
• Licensed to practice law in the state.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience as a commercial real estate attorney.
• Proven experience in dispositions, real estate transactions, leasing, zoning, entitlements, construction, and loan documentation.
• Strong knowledge of real estate law, commercial law, lease agreements, property law, and legal compliance.
• Exceptional legal writing and research skills.
• Strong negotiation skills and experience in contract law.
• Proficiency in legal document preparation and legal software.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and client relations skills.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, decision‑making, and critical thinking skills.
• High attention to detail, excellent time management, and organizational skills.
• Demonstrated ethics and professionalism.
• Experience in legal case management.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

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