Assistant Real Estate Counsel (Chicago)

Our client, a growing real estate organization, is seeking an Assistant Real Estate Counsel to support its commercial portfolio, with a primary focus on leasing matters. This role partners closely with leasing, asset management, and operations teams to handle lease negotiations, documentation, and a variety of real estate-related legal matters.

Key Responsibilities:

• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial leases, including new deals, renewals, expansions, and amendments
• Partner with internal teams to structure lease terms and prepare supporting documentation
• Interpret lease provisions and advise business teams on administration and enforcement
• Support lease-related disputes, including tenant defaults and landlord remedies, coordinating with outside counsel as needed
• Maintain and update standard lease templates and forms
• Provide day-to-day legal guidance to property and asset management teams
• Review and negotiate vendor and service agreements
• Assist with easements, operating agreements, and other property-related documents
• Review title materials and support property-level legal matters
• Support acquisitions and dispositions, including due diligence and contract review
• Assist with internal reporting, legal summaries, and documentation
• Collaborate with and manage outside counsel on various matters
• Contribute to internal legal processes, training, and team support
• Handle special projects and other legal matters as assigned

Qualifications:

• J.D. from an accredited law school and active bar membership in good standing (any state)
• Ability to obtain in-house counsel registration in Illinois if not already admitted
• 5+ years of experience in real estate law (law firm or combination of law firm and in-house)
• Strong experience drafting and negotiating commercial leases and related agreements
• Solid understanding of real estate and contract law

Compensation and Benefits:

• $140,000 - $152,000 (based on experience)
• Annual bonus (based on company performance)
• Medical, Dental, Vision.

Why choose Addison Group?

• Pay: We negotiate high salaries using US Bureau of Labor Statistics
• Benefits & Bonuses: You are eligible for medical, dental, vision insurance benefits, 401K, and monetary bonuses
• Permanent Employment: Many of Addison’s Administrative job openings lead to potential permanent employment
• Connections: You connect directly with hiring managers from renowned organizations
• Options: You are presented multiple employment options near your home
• Professional Development: You are provided hiring process advice, resume revision, and employment term negotiation

Addison Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Addison Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Addison Group complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.