Commercial Real Estate Attorney

Commercial Real Estate Attorney, Acquisitions and Dispositions

Chicago, IL | $–$

$/yr – $/yr

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401(k)

• Manage all legal aspects of real estate transactions, including acquisitions, dispositions, and leasing.
• Provide comprehensive advice on zoning, entitlements, construction, and retail development matters.
• Draft and negotiate real estate contracts, leases, and loan documentation.
• Conduct thorough due diligence, title review, and survey review for all transactions.
• Manage financing transactions and provide expert legal advice on related matters.
• Serve as a strong negotiator, ensuring the best interests of the client are represented.
• Maintain up‑to‑date knowledge of real estate law, commercial law, lease agreements, and property law.
• Ensure legal compliance in all transactions and activities.
• Prepare and review legal documents and contracts.
• Conduct legal research and provide legal advice to clients.
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships through excellent communication skills.
• Solve complex legal problems using analytical skills and critical thinking.
• Manage time effectively and meet deadlines without compromising the quality of work.
• Use legal software proficiently for case management.

• A Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited law school.
• Minimum 5 years of experience as a Commercial Real Estate Attorney.
• Proven experience in transactional real estate, acquisitions, dispositions, leasing, zoning, entitlements, construction, loan documentation, and retail development.
• Strong negotiation skills and experience with due diligence, title review, survey review, and financing transactions.
• Profound knowledge of real estate law, commercial law, lease agreements, property law, and legal compliance.
• Exceptional skills in legal document preparation, contract law, legal writing, legal research, and providing legal advice.
• Outstanding client relations, communication skills, and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent problem‑solving, analytical skills, critical thinking, attention to detail, and decision‑making skills.
• Superior organizational skills, time management skills, and ability to work under pressure.
• High level of ethics and professionalism.
• Proficient in legal case management and legal software.
• Licensed to practice law in the state.

Seniority level:
Not Applicable

Employment type:

Full‑time

Job function:
Legal

Industries:
Legal Services, Law Practice, Government Administration

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