Real Estate Attorney - Chicago, IL

Clark Hill Law; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 230,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k)

Annual discretionary bonus

Vacation

Sick time

Parking/public transportation allowance

Job summary

Clark Hill Law in Chicago is seeking an experienced attorney with over 5 years of expertise in real estate law. This position offers the opportunity to work on complex transactions while engaging directly with clients within a nationally recognized firm.

Ideal candidates will have experience with acquisitions, financing, leasing, and development projects. The salary range is $230,000 - $260,000 annually, with additional benefits including health insurance and a 401(k).

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in real estate law.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work in a collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

• Work on sophisticated real estate transactions.
• Conduct due diligence for real estate deals.
• Negotiate commercial leasing matters.

Skills

Acquisitions and dispositions of real estate assets

Real estate financing transactions

Real estate due diligence

Commercial leasing matters

Real estate development projects

Joint venture transactions

Job description

Clark Hill PLC is seeking an attorney with 5+ years of experience for its Real Estate business unit. This is an excellent opportunity to work on sophisticated real estate transactions while gaining significant client contact and responsibility within a nationally recognized real estate practice.

Ideal Candidates

5+ years experience with:

• Acquisitions and dispositions of real estate assets
• Real estate financing transactions
• Real estate due diligence
• Commercial leasing matters
• Real estate development projects
• Joint venture transactions

Compensation & Benefits

Salary range: $230,000 - $260,000 annually, based upon full‑time work schedule. Actual compensation will be influenced by various factors such as qualifications, relevant experience, skill sets, training, internal equity, and market data. This position is eligible for an annual discretionary bonus.

Benefits: Health insurance with optional HSA/FSA, short‑term disability, long‑term disability, dental insurance, vision care, life insurance, 401(k), vacation, sick time, parking/public transportation allowance, and an employee assistance program.

About Clark Hill

Clark Hill is an AmLaw 200 law firm with 30 offices across the United States, Ireland, and Mexico. With 700+ attorneys, we offer our clients an exceptional team dedicated to delivering outstanding service. We recruit and develop talented individuals and empower them to contribute to our rich diversity of legal and industry experience. We work in agile, collaborative teams, partnering with our clients to help them reach and exceed their business goals.

We are committed to an aggressive growth strategy through the hiring of associates, counsel, and members who fit our culture, embrace the goals of our strategic plan, and bring the skills and experience critical to serving our clients' needs. Successful employees have a track record of solid academic credentials along with strong interpersonal and communication skills. We provide a collaborative environment for both a professional and personally rewarding career.