About the Position:
Our client, an established law firm in Chicago, has an active need for a real estate lawyer with 4+ years of experience, including significant work in construction matters, to join its practice as an associate or income partner (depending on experience level). This firm’s real estate practice handles transactions involving acquisitions, dispositions, and leasing for offices, retail, industrial, and other commercial real estate. Partner level candidates should have a book of business of $500k or more to be considered.
Highlights:
· Rate flexibility
· Impressive roster of well-known clients
· Collaborative and entrepreneurial culture
· High end work typically found in BigLaw
Responsibilities:
· Represent clients with construction matters, including design defects and mechanic’s liens
· Draft and negotiate real estate/construction contracts, including AIA contracts
· Handle real estate transactions involving joint ventures, development projects, acquisitions, dispositions, and financings
Required Qualifications:
· 4+ years of real estate transactional experience, including substantial experience with construction matters
· Experience drafting and negotiating AIA contracts
· Portable book of $500k or more (for partner-level candidates)
Location:
Chicago, IL (Hybrid)
Compensation:
The anticipated base salary range for this position is $250,000 – $300,000+.
About Us:
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