Senior Real Estate Attorney — Lead Complex Transactions

Connection, Inc; Algonquin (IL); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Paid CLE

ARDC registration reimbursement

Modern technology & admin support

Professional development opportunities

Performance bonuses

Job summary

The Real Estate Law Firm, LLC in Algonquin, IL is seeking an experienced attorney to independently manage a substantial real estate caseload and advise clients from start to finish, including drafting sophisticated documents and negotiating with opposing counsel.

Ideal candidates have 7+ years of real estate transactional experience, an active Illinois license, strong drafting and negotiation skills, and the ability to mentor staff.

Qualifications

• Active Illinois law license.
• 7+ years of legal experience preferred.
• Significant real estate transaction experience.
• Exceptional drafting ability.
• Excellent negotiation skills.
• Strong client communication skills.
• Ability to independently analyze and solve legal issues.
• Highly organized with outstanding attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Independently manage a large caseload.
• Conduct attorney review and contract negotiations.
• Draft sophisticated legal documents.
• Advise buyers, sellers, investors, landlords, and business owners.
• Negotiate directly with attorneys, lenders, title companies, and real estate professionals.
• Attend closings when necessary.
• Review title commitments, surveys, and municipal compliance matters.
• Handle complex legal issues with minimal oversight.
• Mentor junior attorneys and staff as the firm continues to grow.
• Build long-term client relationships.

Skills

years of experience

drafting

negotiation

client communication

legal analysis

attention to detail

independent work

Education

Illinois license

Job description

The Real Estate Law Firm, LLC in Algonquin, IL is seeking an experienced attorney to independently manage a substantial real estate caseload and advise clients from start to finish, including drafting sophisticated documents and negotiating with opposing counsel.

Ideal candidates have 7+ years of real estate transactional experience, an active Illinois license, strong drafting and negotiation skills, and the ability to mentor staff.