Real Estate Attorney

Illapa Search; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Paid maternity leave

Paid paternity leave

Job summary

A reputable law firm is seeking an Associate Director (Head of Midwest - Lateral Legal Recruiting) for their Milwaukee office. The role requires a minimum of two years of experience in complex real estate transactions, along with a relevant JD and admission to the Wisconsin bar. The firm offers competitive compensation, extensive benefits including 401(k) and medical insurance, and opportunities for mentorship and career progression. Candidates with strong communication skills and a distinguished academic background are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years of experience in a law firm environment.
• Experience in complex real estate transactions, such as joint ventures and M&A.
• Relevant experience in leasing, mixed-use, and multifamily developments.
• Distinguished academic credentials and strong writing/communication abilities required.
• Hold a relevant JD and be admitted to the Wisconsin bar.

Responsibilities

• Onboard as Associate in the Real Estate practice group.
• Advise clients on real estate transactions at a national and international level.

Skills

Communication skills

Complex real estate transactions

Joint ventures

Development projects

Regulatory matters

Education

JD (Juris Doctor)

Wisconsin Bar Admission

Job description

Associate Director (Head of Midwest - Lateral Legal Recruiting) at Illapa Search

About the Position:

An AM & Vault ranked Law firm are looking to onboard an Associate into their Real Estate practice group. The position is open to their Milwaukee office.

About the Team:

The global Real Estate practice group has been established for over 170 years, advising clients at both a national and international level. The team leverages their expertise across a wide range of areas from commercial real estate transactions, land use and entitlement to real estate capital markets and opportunity zones.

About the Firm:

The firm is renowned with a large national platform of over 1,100 lawyers in 27 offices worldwide. For nearly two centuries, the firm has engaged in a full service of legal matters from corporate counsel to intellectual property work and litigation support. They are continually named in a number of top legal publications including Chambers, U.S. Legal 500 and U.S. Best News. This position pays generously (just below the Cravath scale), and offers a broad range of benefits, including in depth mentorship and pathways of progression.

Qualification Requirements:

• The candidate must have at least two years of experience in a law firm environment.
• Experience in complex real estate transactions involving joint ventures, development projects, acquisitions, dispositions, real estate M&A, and financings.
• Relevant real estate experience, such as acquisitions, dispositions, development, leasing, mixed‑use, condominium, and multifamily development and regulatory matters (e.g., TOPA, ROFRs, and rent control).
• The ideal candidate will have distinguished academic credentials, exemplary writing and communication skills.
• Hold a relevant JD and be admitted to the Wisconsin bar.

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• Paid maternity leave
• Paid paternity leave

How to Apply:

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