Real Estate Partner Attorney

LHH; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 200,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Compensation ranging from $200k to $280k

Flexible or hybrid working arrangements

Medical, dental, vision, life insurance

401K plan

Paid Sick Leave

Additional voluntary benefits

Job summary

A reputable full-service law firm in Chicago is seeking a Senior Real Estate Attorney to join its growing practice. The successful candidate will handle commercial real estate transactions, draft agreements, and manage due diligence. Ideal applicants will have a JD from a nationally ranked law school and active Illinois bar membership, with at least 7 years of relevant experience. The firm offers competitive compensation ranging from $200k to $280k and flexible working arrangements.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of commercial real estate experience.
• No book of portal business is required.

Responsibilities

• Handle commercial real estate acquisitions and dispositions.
• Draft and negotiate purchase and sale agreements, leases, and related documents.
• Advise on financing transactions, including lender and borrower-side work.
• Manage due diligence, title, and survey review.
• Coordinate closings and work directly with clients.

Skills

Commercial real estate transactions

Client-service skills

Team-oriented mindset

Education

JD from a nationally ranked law school

Active bar membership in Illinois

Job description

I am working with a highly reputable full-service firm, that is seeking a senior Real Estate Attorney to join its growing practice group in Chicago.

The successful candidate will join as a senior associate/partner. They will advise clients on a broad range of commercial real estate transactions and related matters, including development.

Responsibilities include:

• Handling commercial real estate acquisitions and dispositions
• Drafting and negotiating purchase and sale agreements, leases, and related documents
• Advising on financing transactions, including lender and borrower-side work
• Managing due diligence, title, and survey review
• Coordinating closings and working directly with clients, lenders, and opposing counsel

Requirements:

• JD ideally gained from a nationally ranked law school.
• Active bar membership in the state of Illinois.
• 7+ years of commercial real estate experience.
• No book of portal business is required.
• Team-oriented mindset with strong client-service skills.

The firm is offering:

• Compensation ranging from $200k to $280k (depending on experience).
• Flexible or hybrid working arrangements
• Exposure to sophisticated commercial real estate matters from national clients.
• Clear pathway and support for career progression.
• Benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits, and 401K plan.
• Available paid leave may include Paid Sick Leave, where required by law; any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law; and Holiday pay upon meeting eligibility criteria.
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