Commercial Attorney

 About the Job

Airdo Werwas, LLC is seeking an experienced Commercial Attorney to join its dynamic, nationally recognized practice. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in commercial and business law, including contract drafting and negotiation, commercial transactions, corporate governance, and business-related legal matters, along with experience handling commercial litigation and disputes.

Candidates should have a minimum of three years of relevant legal experience, with a demonstrated ability to advise clients on complex business matters, develop practical legal solutions, and manage transactional and litigation matters.

Experience representing businesses, nonprofit organizations, religious institutions, healthcare providers, or governmental entities is a plus. Candidates with a strong commercial or corporate law background who are interested in expanding their practice to include commercial litigation and dispute resolution are encouraged to apply.

About the Firm:

Our firm focuses on the defense of complex litigation across a wide range of practice areas, including general and complex tort matters, healthcare liability, insurance coverage, and commercial litigation. We also maintain an active municipal and local government practice and advise clients on real estate development and other transactional matters. In addition, we are privileged to serve as National Coordinating Counsel for nonprofit and religious organizations throughout the country.

What We Offer:

1. Competitive Compensation: $100,000.00 to $150,000.00 per year, commensurate with experience.
2. Comprehensive Benefits: Includes 401(k) with profit sharing, health, life, and disability insurance, optional HSA, vision, dental, and accident coverage, and commuter benefits.
3. Professional Development: Experienced support staff, current technology, ongoing training, and the opportunity for direct client contact.

Minimum Qualifications:

1. J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school, with strong academic credentials.
2. Minimum of 3 years of experience in commercial law, business transactions, commercial litigation, or related practice areas.
3. In good standing with the Illinois bar.
4. Experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial contracts and business agreements.
5. Experience with commercial litigation, dispute resolution, or other civil litigation matters.
6. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with strong legal research and analytical abilities.
7. Attention to detail and commitment to excellence.
8. Ability to multitask and manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
9. Strong organizational and time management skills.
10. Proven ability to manage matters independently while collaborating as needed with supervising partners.
11. Thrives in a collaborative environment and works effectively with colleagues across practice groups.

Duties & Responsibilities:

1. Advise and represent clients on a broad range of commercial, corporate, and business-related legal matters.
2. Draft, review, and negotiate commercial contracts, business agreements, and other transactional documents.
3. Provide legal counsel regarding business operations, corporate governance, contractual obligations, and risk management.
4. Assist clients with commercial transactions, business negotiations, and the resolution of contractual disputes.
5. Handle and assist with commercial litigation matters, including breach of contract claims, business disputes, and related civil litigation.
6. Draft and prepare pleadings, motions, legal memoranda, and other litigation documents as needed.
7. Conduct legal research and analysis on commercial, corporate, and litigation-related issues.
8. Develop practical legal strategies and solutions tailored to clients' business objectives.
9. Communicate directly with clients regarding legal matters, case evaluations, transaction updates, and recommended courses of action.
10. Collaborate with attorneys across the firm's litigation, transactional, real estate, and other practice groups.

Job Type: Full-time | 1,950 Billable Time Requirement

Work Location: In office, in person (Chicago, IL)