Real Estate Attorney Partner

LHH; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 250,000 - 400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k plan

Annual discretionary bonus

Job summary

A leading Chicago-based law firm is seeking a Partner specializing in real estate law to join their team. The ideal candidate will have over 7 years of experience, a JD from a recognized law school, and must be admitted to the Illinois state bar. This role involves developing the firm's real estate offerings and managing a range of real estate cases. The firm offers a competitive base salary of $250k-$400k and various benefits, including wellness plans and annual bonuses.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in real estate law, preferably in a large law firm.
• Must be admitted to the state bar of Illinois.
• Operating as a partner, either income or equity.

Responsibilities

• Develop the firm's real estate offering in Chicago.
• Assist in the growth of the firm's practice group regionally.
• Manage a variety of real estate matters including commercial and finance.

Skills

Real estate law

Business development

Communication

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) degree

Job description

I am currently working with a leading Chicago-based law firm, who are actively looking to recruit a Partner who specializes in real estate.

Due to a successful period of growth, this firm requires a Partner level attorney to join its real estate group in Chicago.

Key Responsibilities:

• This role will closely with lead Partners across the firm to develop the firm's real estate offering in Chicago.
• The firm handles an array of real estate matters at a national level, including commercial leading, economic development incentives, industrial real estate, land use, multifamily, retail and real estate finance.
• This is a key hire to assist in the development of the firm's practice group both in Chicago, and across its other regional offices.

Qualifications:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from a leading accredited law school.
• Admission to the state bar of Illinois
• 7+ years of experience in real estate - ideally gained in a BIG LAW setting.
• Operating as a partner (income or equity).
• The firm does not require a portable book of business, but it is beneficial.
• Benefit offerings for full-time employment include medical, dental, vision, short-term and long-term disability, wellness plans, and a 401k plan. Paid sick leave when applicable by state law.
• Annual discretionary bonus based on company and individual performance.
• Anticipated Base Pay range (dependent on experience and portable book): $250k-$400k per annum

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