Job Description

Employment Category

Regular, Full-time

Travel Requirements

Limited (5-15%)

Responsibilities/Skills/Experience Requirements

JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Drafts, reviews, and negotiates real estate contracts, including purchase and sale agreements, leases, easements, license agreements, and related instruments
• Supports and advises business partners on due diligence, title, zoning, and environmental matters related to real estate assets
• Oversees closing processes for acquisitions, dispositions, and leasing transactions
• Manages real estate-related litigation and pre-litigation matters, including landlord/tenant disputes, title claims, and property damage claims
• Directs strategy and supervises outside counsel on litigation matters to ensure alignment with company goals, timelines, and budget
• Provides legal guidance on compliance with real estate laws and regulations, including land use, permitting, and local ordinances
• Advises on risk mitigation strategies in commercial real estate operations
• Supervises and mentors junior attorneys and paralegals supporting real estate legal matters
• Collaborates with cross-functional teams including Finance, Property Management, Development, and Risk
• Develops and maintains templates, contract management processes, and training for real estate legal support
• Supports corporate initiatives related to real estate portfolio optimization and strategy
• Performs supervisory functions, including but not limited to, making employment decisions regarding hiring, promoting, demoting and terminating, conducting performance appraisals and coaching and developing associates

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Professional Doctorate Degree
• 5-10 years of related experience
• License/certification in relevant field
• 18 years of age or older

REQUIRED SKILLS:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school and active membership in good standing with the state bar
• Minimum of 5 10 years of legal experience with a concentration in commercial real estate transactions and/or litigation
• Strong expertise in areas such as commercial contracts, corporate governance, regulatory compliance, and litigation
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills to address complex legal issues and provide practical solutions
• Effective communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to convey legal concepts to non-legal stakeholders
• Proven track record of providing strategic legal counsel and collaborating with senior leadership
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, projects, and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Detail-oriented with a strong commitment to accuracy and high ethical standards
• Proficiency in legal research, legal databases, and technology tools for legal practice

PREFERRED SKILLS:

• Prior in-house counsel experience in a corporate real estate or retail environment
• Working knowledge of title insurance, surveys, zoning, and environmental due diligence
• Experience managing outside counsel and cross-functional legal projects

Job Function

Real Estate

Years Experience

5 - 10 Years Experience

Country

United States

Location City

Chicago

Work-In City

Chicago (REMOTE)

Work-In State

IL

Work-In Postal Code

60661

EEO/EOE Footer

Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Vet.

Posting Tags

#Corporate, #RealEstate, #Remote

Company Brand

Transformco

Compensation Range

$180,000. - $200,000.

Additional Compensation Explanation

N/A