Real Estate Transactional Attorney

McPhail Sanchez, LLC; Chicago, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 190,000 - 225,000; Full time

Job summary

Fennemore, an AM Law 200 firm, seeks a Real Estate Transactional Attorney with 3+ years experience to join our Inland Empire team. The role involves handling real estate and land use transactions, including leasing and purchase agreements, with some remote work.

The candidate must be a California attorney in good standing with CA Bar membership, and be willing to attend local planning commission and city council meetings as needed.

Qualifications

• Three+ years’ experience in real estate and/or land use transactions.
• California Bar membership is required.
• Experience in leasing, commercial purchasing agreements, subdivided land sales, and familiarity with residential land sales.

Responsibilities

• Handle real estate and land use transactional work.
• Attend local planning commission and city council meetings when needed.
• Participate in firm events and hearings as required.
• Work remotely with some in-person commitments.

Skills

Real estate transactions

Land use knowledge

Negotiation

Remote/hybrid work

Education

California Bar membership

Job description

Real Estate Transactional Attorney

Inland Empire – Remote/Hybrid

Fennemore,an AM Law 200 law firm that helps businesses thrive,has an immediate need for an attorney with three plus years’ quality experience in real estate and/or land use transactions to join our Inland Empire office.The ideal candidate will have experience in commercial real estate leasing, commercial purchasing agreements, subdivided land sales, and should be familiar with residential land sales. A working understanding of California land use and entitlement processes is strongly preferred.

California Bar membership, required. Fennemore offers a flexible work environment. A qualified candidate may fill this role on a substantially remote basis, with the understanding that some in-person work will be required including attending local planning commission and city council meetings, participating in firm events, appearances at hearings, and the like.

The American Lawyer recently named Fennemore the # 1 Law Firm in the United States for revenue growth among AM Law 200 Firms, and we consistently enjoy the best retention statistics in the industry.

Compensation: Fennemore’s compensation structure is merit-based and considers experience, location and overall performance. Total expected annual compensation for a third year attorney in this position at 1,850 hours before any objective or subjective bonus awards is expected to be$205,000, of which $165,000 is paid monthly and $10,000 per quarterif minimum hours are hit. Additionally, the firm has an objective bonus system, with the average amount for full-year lawyers exceeding$30,000in 2025. On top of this, the firm has a subjective bonus system.

Actual compensation varies based on experience, performance, and billable hours. Full compensation and benefits details will be provided to candidates during the hiring process, consistent with applicable pay transparency laws.

Individuals from backgrounds historically underrepresented in the legal profession are encouraged to apply.

All inquiries will be kept in strict confidence.