Contract Attorney - Commercial Real Estate

Jobot; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 69,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Downtown Chicago office

Job summary

A Chicago law firm is seeking a commercial real estate attorney for a temporary hourly engagement to support active transactions from contract through closing. Strong title and survey experience is essential and you can step in quickly, work independently, and keep deals on schedule.

This downtown Chicago role is in-office and focuses on real estate transactions, closing documents, and coordination with lenders, title companies, and opposing counsel.

Qualifications

• Licensed attorney in good standing.
• Substantial commercial real estate transaction experience with title and survey review.

Responsibilities

• Review title commitments and surveys and resolve exceptions.
• Support commercial purchase and financing transactions from contract through closing.
• Prepare closing documents and settlement statements.
• Coordinate closing logistics with clients, lenders, brokers, title companies and opposing counsel.
• Oversee recording and filing of real estate documents and UCC filings.
• Serve as a point of contact for transaction status.

Skills

Title review

Survey review

Closing procedures

Deal management

Written communication

Job description

Contract Attorney - Commercial Real Estate

$50 - $80 per hour | Chicago, IL | On-site | Consulting

Temporary commercial real estate attorney opening at an established Chicago law firm - strong title and survey experience required.

A bit about us:

A well-established Chicago law firm that represents businesses and the people who own them across a range of practice areas. Its real estate group handles a steady flow of commercial transactions, and the firm is known for responsive client service and a collaborative culture where attorneys work closely together.

Why join us?

• Work on active commercial transactions from contract through closing
• Temporary, hourly engagement
• Established real estate group with a collaborative team
• Downtown Chicago office

Job Details

COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE ATTORNEY - TEMPORARY

A Chicago law firm is seeking a commercial real estate attorney for a temporary assignment supporting active transactions from contract through closing. Strong title and survey experience is essential, and the role covers the broader transactional work around it. This is a good fit for an attorney who can step in quickly, work independently, and keep deals on schedule.

Responsibilities

• Review title commitments and surveys, prepare objections, and work with title companies, surveyors, and opposing counsel to resolve exceptions
• Review lien, zoning, and municipal search results and address the issues they raise
• Support commercial purchase and financing transactions from contract through closing, keeping deal timelines on track
• Review and prepare closing documents, including settlement statements, deeds, affidavits, and amendments
• Support due diligence review of organizational, property, and financing documents
• Coordinate closing logistics with clients, lenders, brokers, title companies, and opposing counsel
• Oversee recording and filing of real estate documents and UCC filings
• Serve as a point of contact for clients and third parties on transaction status

Qualifications

• Licensed attorney in good standing
• Substantial commercial real estate transaction experience, with title and survey review experience required
• Strong understanding of closing procedures and transactional documentation
• Familiarity with lender requirements and financing documentation
• Comfortable managing multiple deals and deadlines on a short-term assignment
• Strong attention to detail and clear written communication

Additional Details

• Temporary assignment, hourly
• Downtown Chicago, in office

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