Transactional Real Estate Attorney

A bit about us:

Well-established law firm with a strong presence in the Naperville area, dedicated to providing comprehensive legal services across a wide range of practice areas. Our team values collaboration, professionalism, and delivering high-quality legal counsel to our clients.

We are seeking an experienced Real Estate Attorney to join our team. The ideal candidate will have significant experience handling complex real estate transactions beyond residential closings, with a focus on commercial real estate, development, and land use matters. This is an opportunity to work directly with business clients, developers, and investors on sophisticated real estate deals.

Why join us?

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Retirement plan with employer contributions
• Flexible PTO and paid holidays
• Supportive, collegial work environment with opportunities for growth

Job Details

Key Responsibilities

• Represent clients in commercial real estate acquisitions, dispositions, financing, and development projects
• Draft, review, and negotiate purchase & sale agreements, leases, easements, and loan documents
• Advise clients on title, survey, zoning, and land use matters
• Provide counsel to developers, landlords, lenders, and tenants on real estate strategies and risks
• Work closely with firm leadership and clients to structure and close transactions efficiently

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school and licensed to practice in Illinois
• 3-7 years of real estate experience, with a focus on commercial transactions preferred
• Strong knowledge of contract negotiation, title/survey issues, and financing structures
• Experience with land use/zoning or development projects is a plus
• Excellent communication, drafting, and client-relations skills

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, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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.