RE Attorney

Description We are looking for an experienced Real Estate Attorney to join our team in Chicago, Illinois. This long-term contract position is ideal for someone with extensive legal expertise in real estate transactions and civil litigation who is detail oriented. The role requires a proactive individual who can effectively handle complex matters, provide strategic advice, and ensure compliance with legal standards.

Responsibilities:

- Draft, review, and negotiate purchase and sale agreements, lease contracts, loan documents, and other related transactional documents.

- Conduct and oversee corporate document reviews and due diligence processes for real estate transactions.

- Provide strategic guidance on deal structures, risk mitigation, and acquisition or disposition strategies.

- Manage depositions and other legal proceedings related to real estate litigation.

- Collaborate with clients and stakeholders to address legal concerns and ensure smooth transaction processes.

- Analyze and interpret commercial real estate laws to ensure compliance and protect client interests.

- Handle acquisitions, dispositions, and leasing matters with attention to detail and legal precision.

- Develop and present legal briefs, motions, and discovery documents for litigation purposes.

- Ensure proper documentation and legal accuracy in all real estate deals.

- Advise clients on complex legal issues related to corporate and private real estate matters.

The pay range for this position is 60 to 75. Benefits available to contract/contract professionals, include medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/contract professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit  for more information.

Our specialized recruiting professionals apply their expertise and utilize our proprietary AI to find you great job matches faster. Requirements - Must have 5+ years of legal experience in real estate law and related fields.

- Licensed attorney with a strong background in civil litigation and transactional work.

- Proficient in drafting motions, briefs, and discovery documents.

- Expertise in real estate acquisitions, leases, and commercial transactions.

- Solid understanding of corporate and private real estate laws.

- Demonstrated ability to manage depositions and oversee due diligence processes.

- Skilled in negotiating and structuring complex real estate deals.

- Strong analytical and communication skills to provide effective legal advisement.

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Our specialized recruiting professionals apply their expertise and utilize our proprietary AI to find you great job matches faster.

All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit  for more information.

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