Real Estate Attorney

Adams-; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 250,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

HSA/FSA options

Life & Disability insurance

Paid vacation & sick time

Transportation/Parking assistance

Wellness programs

Job summary

Adams- in Chicago seeks an experienced Real Estate Attorney to join a nationally regarded law firm. You will work on sophisticated commercial real estate transactions with direct client contact and substantial responsibility.

Required: JD from an accredited school, active Illinois bar, 5+ years CRE experience, and excellent drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills. Salary $250,000–$300,000 plus annual bonus eligibility and robust benefits.

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school.
• Active Illinois bar admission and in good standing.
• 5+ years of substantive commercial real estate experience.
• Experience handling complex real estate transactions independently.
• Strong drafting, negotiation, analytical, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Handle acquisitions and dispositions of commercial real estate assets.
• Represent clients in real estate financing transactions.
• Conduct and oversee real estate due diligence processes.
• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial lease agreements.
• Structure and negotiate joint venture transactions.
• Manage transactions through all phases, from initial negotiations through closing.
• Provide strategic legal counsel and maintain direct client relationships.

Skills

Drafting

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Communication

Client relationships

Business judgment

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Salary: USD250000 - USD300000 per year

Compensation: $250,000 - $300,000 Base Salary + Bonus Eligibility

Our client, a highly regarded national law firm with a significant real estate practice, is seeking an experienced Real Estate Attorney to join its growing team. This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney looking to work on sophisticated commercial real estate transactions while enjoying substantial client interaction, direct responsibility, and long-term career growth.

The successful candidate will join a collaborative legal team advising clients across a broad range of complex real estate matters and transactions.

Responsibilities

• Handle acquisitions and dispositions of commercial real estate assets
• Represent clients in real estate financing transactions
• Conduct and oversee real estate due diligence processes
• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial lease agreements
• Structure and negotiate joint venture transactions
• Manage transactions through all phases, from initial negotiations through closing
• Provide strategic legal counsel and maintain direct client relationships

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school
• Active Illinois bar admission and in good standing
• 5+ years of substantive commercial real estate experience
• Experience handling complex real estate transactions independently
• Strong drafting, negotiation, analytical, and communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple matters in a fast-paced environment
• Client-focused mindset with strong business judgment
• Competitive base salary of $250,000 - $300,000
• Annual discretionary bonus opportunity
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options
• Life insurance and disability coverage
• Paid vacation and sick time
• Transportation or parking assistance
• Employee wellness and assistance programs

About the Opportunity

This position offers the opportunity to become part of a nationally recognized legal practice with a reputation for handling sophisticated commercial real estate matters. Attorneys benefit from a collaborative environment, strong support resources, meaningful client exposure, and the opportunity to work alongside highly respected practitioners in the industry.