Real Estate Associate Attorney

Job Overview: A law firm in Chicago, IL, seeks a highly skilled and experienced Real Estate Associate Attorney to join their team. The ideal candidate will have a strong commercial real estate law background, including experience in transactions, leasing, lending, development, and zoning. This role requires superior communication skills, analytical abilities, and exceptional organizational prowess to handle a diverse range of real estate matters in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide legal counsel on commercial real estate transactions, including acquisitions, dispositions, leasing, and financing.
• Draft, review, and negotiate real estate contracts, leases, and loan documents.
• Conduct due diligence and review property titles, surveys, and zoning regulations.
• Assist clients with development projects, including site acquisition, permitting, and compliance with local zoning laws.
• Represent clients in factual estate-related disputes and negotiations.
• Collaborate with other attorneys, clients, and external parties to ensure successful project outcomes.
• Stay current on developments in real estate law and provide strategic advice to clients based on evolving regulations and market trends.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining high accuracy and attention to detail.

Requirements:

• A minimum of 4+ years of experience in commercial real estate law within a law firm setting.
• Demonstrated transactional experience in commercial real estate law, including real estate transactions, leasing, lending, development, and zoning.
• Active law license in Missouri, Illinois, and Ohio is required.
• Superior communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with meticulous attention to detail.
• Outstanding organizational and time management skills, with the ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Education:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.

Certifications:

• Admission to the Missouri, Illinois, and Ohio Bar is required.

Skills:

• Strong understanding of commercial real estate law and related regulatory issues.
• Ability to draft and negotiate complex real estate documents.
• Proven track record of successful transaction management and client representation.
• Proficient in legal research and analysis.
• Effective interpersonal skills with a collaborative approach to working with clients and team members.

Benefits Offered:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) plan with employer contribution.
• Short and long-term disability plans.
• Life insurance.
• Integration and formal mentor programs.
• Seminar and Continuing Legal Education (CLE) expenses covered.
• Professional development hours and training programs.
• Part-time and hybrid work options available.
• Paid Parental Leave and Parental Support Programs.
• Domestic partner benefits.
• Reintegration Program with ramp-down/up periods.
• Well-Being Program focusing on physical, financial, emotional, and social health.
• Business casual work environment.

Established at the beginning of the twentieth century, this distinguished law firm employs a considerably large team of seasoned attorneys and has four law offices in the United States. Some of the firm's key areas of expertise are litigation, business law, tax law, and real estate law. This law practice is dedicated to community service, pro-bono work, and other charitable efforts. Diversity at the workplace is encouraged at the firm.