Senior-Level Real Estate Business Law Attorney

Job Title: Senior-Level Real Estate Business Law Attorney

Job Overview: A well-established law firm in Milwaukee, WI, seeks an experienced Senior Attorney to join their expanding business law practice group. The role focuses on commercial real estate transactions, including acquisitions, financing, and leasing, within a collaborative and dynamic legal environment. This is an excellent opportunity for a seasoned attorney to work on complex, high-value real estate matters while contributing to the growth of a prestigious firm.

Duties:

• Lead and manage commercial real estate transactions, including the sale, purchase, and development of commercial properties.
• Handle financing and secured transactions, title reviews, and permitting.
• Negotiate commercial leases and deal with corporate structuring related to real estate matters.
• Provide expertise in tax planning for real estate transactions.
• Advise on environmental considerations and compliance related to real estate projects.
• Represent and advise condominium associations in formation and ongoing legal matters.
• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts and other legal agreements related to real estate.
• Stay updated on market trends and legal changes to provide innovative, practical advice to clients.

Requirements:

• Minimum of 8 years of experience in commercial real estate law, with a focus on transactional work and business law.
• Strong background in financing, secured transactions, and title review.
• Proficiency in negotiating commercial leases and handling construction-related legal issues.
• Expertise in tax planning and environmental regulations for real estate transactions.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage complex transactions.
• Proven ability to manage client relationships and work collaboratively with other legal professionals.

Education:

• J.D. from an accredited law school.

Certifications:

• Licensed to practice law in Wisconsin.

Skills:

• Strong negotiation and communication skills.
• In-depth understanding of commercial real estate law and market trends.
• Exceptional drafting and legal analysis abilities.
• Creative problem-solving and practical application of legal knowledge.

Job Location: Milwaukee, WI

This Wisconsin-based firm is more than one hundred and thirty years old and represents clients worldwide. It is comprised of thirty-seven seasoned attorneys. It has fifteen areas of practice such as alternative dispute resolution, business law, environmental law, family law and litigation. Its attorneys received top honors from leading industry publications.