Real Estate Attorney

A bit about us:

We are partnering with a respected Chicago-based law firm seeking a Senior Real Estate Attorney to join its growing commercial real estate practice. This is an opportunity to work with a sophisticated client base that includes developers, investors, lenders, landlords, tenants, and business owners on complex real estate transactions across a variety of asset classes.

The firm offers a collaborative environment, strong support resources, and a platform that allows attorneys to take ownership of transactions while maintaining direct client relationships.

Why join us?

Competitive compensation and bonus opportunities
Hybrid work environment
Sophisticated commercial real estate transactions
Direct client interaction and business development opportunities
Partnership-track potential
Collegial and entrepreneurial culture
Comprehensive benefits package
Opportunity to work alongside highly experienced real estate attorneys

Job Details

Our client is seeking a Senior Real Estate Attorney with 8+ years of experience handling complex commercial real estate matters. This attorney will play a key role in advising clients through all stages of transactions, from structuring and due diligence through closing.

Responsibilities
Lead commercial real estate transactions, including acquisitions, dispositions, financing, development, and leasing matters.
Draft and negotiate purchase and sale agreements, loan documents, leases, easements, development agreements, and related transactional documents.
Advise developers, investors, lenders, landlords, and tenants on a broad range of real estate issues.
Review title, survey, zoning, environmental, and due diligence materials.
Structure and negotiate joint venture, partnership, and investment agreements.
Manage transactions from initial negotiations through closing.
Collaborate with clients, lenders, title companies, brokers, and consultants to facilitate successful transactions.
Mentor junior attorneys and contribute to the continued growth of the practice.

Qualifications
J.D. from an accredited law school.
Active Illinois Bar admission or ability to obtain admission.
8+ years of commercial real estate transactional experience.
Experience handling sophisticated acquisitions, dispositions, financing, leasing, and development matters.
Strong drafting, negotiation, and client counseling skills.
Ability to independently manage complex transactions and client relationships.
Strong business judgment and attention to detail.

Preferred Qualifications
Experience representing developers, institutional investors, private equity groups, or commercial lenders.
Background in hospitality, multifamily, industrial, office, retail, or mixed-use developments.
Joint venture and commercial finance experience.
Portable business is a plus but not required.

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot's policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

Information collected and processed as part of your Jobot candidate profile, and any job applications, resumes, or other information you choose to submit is subject to Jobot's Privacy Policy, as well as the Jobot California Worker Privacy Notice and Jobot Notice Regarding Automated Employment Decision Tools which are available at jobot.com/legal.

By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from Jobot, and/or its agents and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy here: jobot.com/privacy-policy