Commercial Real Estate Equity Partner

Description

Requirements

• 10 or more years of experience practicing commercial real estate law. A portable book of business is required for this role.
• Candidates can look forward to a practice that will include handling all aspects of complex and sophisticated deals and transactions for clients of all sizes and across industries. This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney who is highly motivated and seeking a positive career trajectory. We are seeking an attorney who is interested in business development and being part of the Firm's overall succession plan.
• Additional experience in commercial lending and banking transactions, including commercial real estate loans, asset-based loans, or other secured credit facilities is a plus
• Ability to lead, negotiate, manage and close complex transactions, as well as draft material agreements and documents
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills. The ideal candidate will be an integral part of the team, and will have the confidence and demeanor to interact and build relationships with the Firm's clients. This attorney will serve as business advisor to clients, guiding them in a full range of legal matters throughout their life cycle
• Strong real estate experience in a variety of transactional matters, including commercial office and retail leasing, acquisitions and dispositions, development, lending and financing. Candidates should also have experience handling title, survey, environmental and entity real estate diligence matters
• Candidates must be currently licensed in Colorado or Illinois or licensed in another state with a UBE score that qualifies in Illinois or Colorado for comity, be eligible to waive in, or be willing to sit for an upcoming IL/CO bar exam (open to relocation candidates that meet these requirements)
• Experience with entitlement, zoning, and tax issues as they relate to real estate and construction transactions is also preferred but not required
• Excellent writing and oral communication skills. Attention to detail, self-directed, and an ability to work efficiently on a several different matters at a time

Benefits

• Low turnover, collegial and collaborative environment
• Healthcare (medical, vision, dental), life and long-term disability insurance
• Competitive compensation, benefits package including 401k and profit sharing
• Hybrid in-office/remote role
• Pre-tax commuter benefits and wellness programs (e.g., in-office gym and massages; 24/7 tele-medicine)
• Paid primary and secondary caregiver leave

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance