Adams & Martin Group
Commercial Real Estate Attorney
Adams & Martin Group, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
Position Overview
Our client, a fast‑growing, dynamic real‑estate investment company based in Chicago, is seeking a strategic, business‑oriented Attorney to lead all transactional legal matters across their expanding national portfolio. This role spans acquisitions, dispositions, leasing, and capital‑markets work from LOI through closing, with close collaboration alongside our acquisitions, asset‑management, and finance teams to drive deals forward and manage risk.
What You'll Do
Lead and manage all aspects of commercial real‑estate transactions nationwide, including acquisitions, dispositions, financings, and leasing.
Draft, review, and negotiate LOIs, purchase and sale agreements, joint‑venture documents, loan agreements, leases, and closing documents.
Oversee title and survey review, due diligence, and closing coordination‑clearing exceptions, managing contingencies, and ensuring timely completion of all deliverables.
Support capital‑markets initiatives by reviewing and negotiating financing structures, debt documents, and related ancillary agreements.
Provide leasing expertise across retail, industrial, office, and ground leases; advise internal leasing and property‑management teams on tenant issues, REAs, use restrictions, and renewals.
Develop and maintain templates, playbooks, and policies to standardize and improve efficiency in transactional processes.
Partner cross‑functionally with acquisitions, asset management, property management, and accounting to identify risk, ensure compliance, and optimize deal outcomes.
Stay current on industry trends, case law, and regulatory updates affecting commercial real‑estate transactions.
Who You Are
J.D. from an accredited law school; licensed and in good standing in at least one U.S. state with the ability to waive into Illinois.
5+ years of commercial real‑estate transactional experience, ideally within a fully integrated real‑estate investment, private‑equity, or law‑firm environment.
IL State bar admission.
Proven ability to independently structure, negotiate, and close acquisitions, dispositions, and financings on a “first‑chair” basis.
Deep familiarity with title/survey review, ALTA requirements, and complex closing logistics.
Excellent negotiation, communication, and drafting skills with strong business judgment and a pragmatic approach to problem‑solving.
Experience with joint ventures, entity formation, or real‑estate funds is a plus.
Organized, responsive, and able to manage multiple concurrent deals in a fast‑paced, entrepreneurial environment.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance. For unincorporated Los Angeles county, to the extent our customers require a background check for certain positions, the Company faces a significant risk to its business operations and reputation unless a review of criminal history is conducted for those specific job positions.
Seniority level Mid‑Senior level
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Legal
Industries Law Practice
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What You'll Do
Lead and manage all aspects of commercial real‑estate transactions nationwide, including acquisitions, dispositions, financings, and leasing.
Draft, review, and negotiate LOIs, purchase and sale agreements, joint‑venture documents, loan agreements, leases, and closing documents.
Oversee title and survey review, due diligence, and closing coordination‑clearing exceptions, managing contingencies, and ensuring timely completion of all deliverables.
Support capital‑markets initiatives by reviewing and negotiating financing structures, debt documents, and related ancillary agreements.
Provide leasing expertise across retail, industrial, office, and ground leases; advise internal leasing and property‑management teams on tenant issues, REAs, use restrictions, and renewals.
Develop and maintain templates, playbooks, and policies to standardize and improve efficiency in transactional processes.
Partner cross‑functionally with acquisitions, asset management, property management, and accounting to identify risk, ensure compliance, and optimize deal outcomes.
Stay current on industry trends, case law, and regulatory updates affecting commercial real‑estate transactions.
Who You Are
J.D. from an accredited law school; licensed and in good standing in at least one U.S. state with the ability to waive into Illinois.
5+ years of commercial real‑estate transactional experience, ideally within a fully integrated real‑estate investment, private‑equity, or law‑firm environment.
IL State bar admission.
Proven ability to independently structure, negotiate, and close acquisitions, dispositions, and financings on a “first‑chair” basis.
Deep familiarity with title/survey review, ALTA requirements, and complex closing logistics.
Excellent negotiation, communication, and drafting skills with strong business judgment and a pragmatic approach to problem‑solving.
Experience with joint ventures, entity formation, or real‑estate funds is a plus.
Organized, responsive, and able to manage multiple concurrent deals in a fast‑paced, entrepreneurial environment.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance. For unincorporated Los Angeles county, to the extent our customers require a background check for certain positions, the Company faces a significant risk to its business operations and reputation unless a review of criminal history is conducted for those specific job positions.
Seniority level Mid‑Senior level
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Legal
Industries Law Practice
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