Real Estate Counsel – Complex Commercial Transactions

TPO search; Illinois; On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Career advancement opportunities

Competitive compensation

Job summary

A leading global law firm in St. Louis is seeking a mid-to-senior level Real Estate Counsel to oversee complex commercial real estate transactions. The ideal candidate will have 6-10 years of experience, strong negotiation skills, and be familiar with land use and zoning laws. This role provides an opportunity to work with a recognized Real Estate team, receive strong mentorship, and advance to senior positions. The firm offers competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• 6–10 years of experience in commercial real estate law.
• Strong background representing lenders, owners, and developers.
• Experience negotiating and closing complex real estate and financing deals.
• Familiarity with land use, zoning and construction contracts.
• Excellent drafting, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Strong project management and leadership on complex matters.
• Licensed to practice law in Missouri.

Responsibilities

• Advise on high-value real estate transactions across all asset classes.
• Handle construction loans, term loans, land use, and zoning issues.
• Manage construction loans, term loans, land use, zoning, and development-related matters.

Skills

Commercial real estate law

Negotiation and closing skills

Land use and zoning

Excellent drafting

Project management

Communication skills

Education

License to practice law in Missouri

Job description

A leading global law firm is seeking a mid-to-senior level Real Estate Counsel to join its St. Louis office. This is a confidential opportunity for an experienced real estate attorney with 6–10 years of relevant experience in complex commercial real estate transactions.

Position Overview

The successful candidate will advise developers, investors, and lenders on high-value real estate transactions across all asset classes. This includes acquisition, financing, development, leasing, joint ventures, and dispositions. The role will also involve handling construction loans, term loans, land use, zoning, and development-related matters.

Ideal Candidate Profile

• 6–10 years of experience in commercial real estate law
• Strong background representing lenders, owners, and developers
• Experience negotiating and closing complex real estate and financing deals
• Familiarity with land use, zoning, and construction contract issues
• Excellent drafting, negotiation, and communication skills
• Strong project management ability and leadership on complex matters
• Licensed to practice law in Missouri

Why Consider This Role

• Opportunity to work with a globally recognized Real Estate team
• Exposure to high-profile national and international real estate transactions
• Strong mentorship and clear path for career advancement (Counsel to Senior Counsel, with future Partner potential)
• Comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), paid parental leave, wellness programs, and more
• Competitive compensation with bonus eligibility

To Express Interest

Email Freddie at [e-mail] with your resume for confidential consideration.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Legal

Industries

Business Consulting and Services