Real Estate Counsel 370029

Job ID: 370029

Practice area:- Energy - Renewables - Transactional,Real Estate - General

Job Overview

A global law firm is seeking an experienced Real Estate Counsel to join its nationally ranked Real Estate Practice. The position focuses on complex property development work with a strong emphasis on renewable energy projects. The successful candidate will support utility-scale energy clients in matters involving title, site control, acquisitions, leasing, and due diligence. This is a collaborative role that provides opportunities to engage with sophisticated transactions and a cross-functional legal team. Remote options may be considered for select markets.

Location

• Chicago, IL

Duties

• Represent clients in complex real estate and property development matters, particularly related to renewable energy projects

• Draft and negotiate purchase and sale agreements, lease agreements, and letter agreements

• Counsel clients on utility-scale project development including:

  • Site control

  • Title insurance

  • Survey matters

• Review and analyze title commitments and surveys

• Draft curative instruments to address title defects and assist with title insurance endorsement negotiation

• Work closely with title companies, surveyors, and developers to ensure project compliance

• Support renewable energy developers through real property acquisition and leasing processes

Requirements

• 7–10 years of real estate legal experience

• Experience with renewable energy project development strongly preferred

• Extensive experience in title review, site control, and curative documentation

• Ability to independently manage and negotiate real estate transactional documents

• Background working with large developers, energy clients, or utility companies

Education

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school with strong academic credentials

Certifications

• Active and in good standing with at least one U.S. state bar

• Admission to the bar in the office location (or eligibility to waive in) preferred

Skills

• Exceptional written and oral communication skills

• Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently

• Skilled in real estate transaction project management

• Comfortable working collaboratively within cross-functional legal teams

• Ability to effectively advise clients in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment

Benefits

• Bonus opportunities based on individual and firm performance

• Comprehensive benefits package, including:

  • Three medical plan options, dental, and vision insurance

  • Life and disability insurance

  • Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options

  • 401(k) with employer match and potential profit-sharing eligibility

  • Fertility and family-forming benefits

• Wellness & work-life balance offerings:

  • Vacation stipend up to $2,500 for eligible employees

  • Peloton app membership

  • Mental health support through Lyra (8 sessions/year)

  • Pet insurance

• Paid parental leave (minimum of 14 weeks)

• Minimum of 20 PTO days plus 11 firm holidays annually

• Business development coaching and reimbursement for relationship-building activities

• Opportunity to engage in pro bono work (8 billable hours/year)

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