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Simpson Judge USA

Real Estate Development Attorney

Simpson Judge USA, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290

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This range is provided by Simpson Judge USA. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range $180,000.00/yr - $250,000.00/yr

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Position Overview The firm seeks a

Real Estate Attorney with 4–8 years of experience

to join its busy and expanding commercial real estate practice. The ideal candidate will have experience in

commercial transactions, real estate development, and financing.

This role offers the opportunity to work directly with sophisticated developers, lenders, and general contractors on major projects nationwide.

The firm offers client-facing interaction, and the ability to develop a diverse real estate skill set without the bureaucracy of a large firm.

About the Firm This well-established, small-to-mid-sized law firm offers a full suite of legal services, including real estate, corporate, litigation, IP, health care, and estate planning. The firm is known for its entrepreneurial culture, low red tape, and hands-on client engagement. Founded in the early 1990s, it has grown steadily and is now planning a significant expansion of its commercial real estate group, with 2–3 additional hires anticipated.

The real estate team handles complex national and international commercial projects, including development, construction, acquisitions, dispositions, leasing, and financing work.

Key Responsibilities

Handle

acquisitions and dispositions , financing transactions, and commercial leasing matters.

Manage the

financial components of real estate acquisitions , including loan structuring and negotiation.

Joint venture agreements

Easements

Declarations

Purchase and sale agreements

Commercial leases

Oversee projects across the U.S. with additional exposure to international transactions in collaboration with foreign consortium partners.

Conduct due diligence and advise on long-term real estate asset strategy.

Compensation

Reasonable billable expectations of

1,750–1,900 hours

in the real estate group.

Interested or know someone who might be? Let’s connect!

Apply now or reach out directly for a confidential conversation on 331-215-9850 / lorna.hardcastle@simpsonjudge.com

Seniority level Mid‑Senior level

Employment type Full‑time

Job function Legal

Industries Legal Services

Benefits

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Pension plan

Paid paternity leave

Paid maternity leave

Disability insurance

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