Partner Attorney; Transactional or Litigation

Partner Attorney – Chicago (Transactional or Litigation)

A long‑established Chicago law firm—recognized for its deep experience in real estate, municipal law, finance, corporate matters, and litigation is actively seeking a Partner‑level Attorney to support its ongoing strategic growth. The firm has been operating for nearly a century and is currently expanding its attorney roster while maintaining a modern, flexible, and highly collaborative culture.

Location: Chicago, IL

The firm is open to Partners in any of its core practice areas, including both transactional and litigation work. Strong fits include:

• Public & Project Finance
• Real Estate Transactions & Finance
• Zoning, Development & Land Use
• Construction Law
• Corporate Transactions
• Business & Commercial Litigation

• Approximately $500K+ portable book of business (slightly less may be considered).
• Experience in any of the firm’s established practice areas.
• Team‑oriented personality; the firm places strong emphasis on social/cultural engagement.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with strong business development skills.
• No billable hour requirement — expectations set individually.

• Base salary: $200K+ (potentially up to ~$300K depending on the candidate).
• Servicing bonuses
• Referral bonuses for cross‑selling work internally
• Highly competitive overall structure; the firm has successfully recruited Partners from Big Law.

• Not strictly tracked; flexibility is emphasized.
• Health Insurance
• Life & Disability Insurance
• Malpractice Insurance
• 401(k) with Profit‑Sharing Contributions
• Paid holidays & paid vacation
• Paid CLE, bar dues, and relevant travel
• Firm‑wide social events and wellbeing activities
• Supportive, modernized work environment despite being a legacy firm

• Nearly 100 years in operation
• Growing significantly and hiring across multiple groups
• Approximately 15 attorneys, ~20 total staff
• Wide range of practice areas including real estate, municipal, corporate, litigation, construction, employment, transportation, digital infrastructure, and more
• Flexible billables and highly collaborative culture
• Partners enjoy high autonomy and support to grow their practice

• Typically, 1–2 interviews with firm leadership.