Commercial Real Estate Attorney

Job Overview
A law firm seeks a commercial real estate attorney in Wheaton, IL, with over 10 years of experience in various aspects of commercial real estate, including acquisitions, leasing, and loan documentation. The ideal candidate will be articulate, personable, and a strong negotiator, joining a collaborative environment with opportunities for hands-on experience in a thriving practice.

• Duties
• Draft and negotiate real estate contracts and leases for all asset classes.
• Manage all aspects of retail development projects for developers.
• Conduct entitlement work.
• Close commercial acquisitions and dispositions.
• Perform due diligence, title, and survey reviews; negotiate and close financing transactions.

• Requirements
• 10+ years of broad commercial real estate experience.
• Strong negotiation skills.
• Personable and articulate communication abilities.

• Education
• Juris Doctor (JD) degree.

• Certifications
• Licensed to practice law in Illinois.

• Skills
• Proficient in drafting and negotiating real estate contracts.
• Experience with zoning and entitlements.
• Ability to manage complex transactions.

• Benefits
• Comprehensive health insurance.
• 401(k) plan.
• Continuing Legal Education (CLE) reimbursements.
• Paid time off.
• Professional development opportunities.

Established more than thirty years ago, this reputed Illinois-based law firm is comprised of a sizable group of seasoned attorneys and a highly qualified professional support team. Some of its main areas of practice are corporate planning-transactions, litigation-dispute resolution, banking law, real estate law, development-construction law, estates law, tax law, and retirement planning.