Shareholder - Real Estate

CyberCoders; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 275,000 - 400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Profit-sharing

Origination compensation 15%

Path to Equity Partner

Job summary

CyberCoders in Chicago seeks an experienced real estate attorney to lead sophisticated transactional work and advise developers, investors, landlords, tenants, lenders, and business owners on complex commercial real estate matters.

This long-term role offers a transparent path to equity partnership, a flexible hybrid schedule, and the chance to build strong client relationships while expanding the Real Estate practice.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school; active bar admission.
• Significant commercial real estate experience in a law firm.
• Experience handling acquisitions, dispositions, leasing, and related transactional matters.
• Ability to independently manage client relationships and sophisticated matters.
• Existing book of business or demonstrated business development success.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on commercial real estate transactions including acquisitions, dispositions, leasing, and financing.
• Structure and document purchase agreements, leases, financing docs, and related real estate agreements.
• Counsel developers, investors, landlords, tenants, and owners on strategic real estate matters and risk.
• Develop and maintain client relationships while growing the Real Estate practice.
• Collaborate with attorneys across practice areas to offer comprehensive real estate solutions.

Skills

Commercial real estate experience

Client relationship management

Negotiation skills

Business development

Independent matter management

Education

J.D. from accredited law school

Active bar admission

Job description

Position Overview

Take the next step in your real estate law career with a firm that offers sophisticated transactional work, meaningful client relationships, and a transparent path to equity partnership. This opportunity is ideal for an experienced real estate attorney seeking a long-term platform to expand their practice, deepen client relationships, and play a key role in a growing Real Estate group.

You'll work alongside accomplished attorneys across multiple disciplines while advising developers, investors, landlords, tenants, lenders, and business owners on complex commercial real estate matters. For attorneys looking to build something lasting, this is an exceptional opportunity to combine high-quality work with a sustainable lifestyle.

Key Responsibilities

• Advise clients on commercial real estate acquisitions, dispositions, leasing, financing, development, and investment transactions.
• Structure, negotiate, and document sophisticated purchase and sale agreements, leases, financing documents, easements, and related real estate agreements.
• Counsel developers, investors, landlords, tenants, and business owners on strategic real estate matters and risk management issues.
• Develop and maintain client relationships while contributing to the continued growth of the Real Estate practice.
• Partner with attorneys across multiple practice areas to provide comprehensive legal solutions for real estate clients.

Qualifications / Nice to Have

Must Have

• J.D. from an accredited law school and active bar admission.
• Significant commercial real estate experience in a law firm environment.
• Experience handling acquisitions, dispositions, leasing, and related transactional real estate matters.
• Experience independently managing client relationships and sophisticated legal matters.
• Existing book of business or demonstrated business development success.

Nice to Have

• Experience representing developers, investors, lenders, landlords, or tenants.
• Experience handling commercial financing, development, or investment transactions.
• Experience with complex real estate portfolio acquisitions and dispositions.
• Experience mentoring junior attorneys or leading complex matters.

Benefits

• Expected compensation generally ranging from $275,000 to $400,000+, depending on productivity, collections, and business origination.
• 15% origination compensation on collected revenue from originated business.
• Profit-sharing contributions, historically ranging from $10,000 to $28,000 annually.
• Two-year draw protection period for lateral Non-Equity Partner hires during practice integration.
• Flexible hybrid work arrangement.
• Opportunity to collaborate with an experienced team of attorneys across multiple practice areas.
• Clear and transparent advancement path from Non-Equity Partner to Equity Partner.
• Sophisticated real estate transactions, strong business development support, and a culture that values both professional growth and work-life balance.