General Counsel

2 weeks ago


Chicago, United States East Lake Management Full time

**Summary/Objective**:

- Assist the development team in all legal aspects of real estate acquisition, disposition, and financing, transactions, with a particular emphasis on housing transactions.
- Draft, review and negotiate purchase contracts and general commercial contracts for property management and development including vendor, service, security and construction agreements;
- Form and maintain business entities, including parent corporations and multiple limited liability companies.
- Provide legal support and guidance on day-to-day business operations, including personnel matters.
- Draft and negotiate commercial leases and assist with management of commercial tenant relationships (retail and office spaces, rooftop cell tower and laundry services).
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local laws and regulations pertaining to real estate.
- Liaise with outside counsel and internal personnel on personal injury, housing discrimination, general commercial, code violations, and other litigation matters.
- Provide general legal support as required by business units.

**Requirements**:

- JD degree and active membership with the Illinois bar
- At least seven years of experience in real estate transactions
- Prior experience at a law firm or as in house counsel at a real estate company preferable
- Understanding of affordable housing programs (LIHTC; HUD) preferred
- Understanding of personnel matters
- Ability to review and comment on a wide range of commercial contracts
- Excellent project management and organizational skills
- Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
- Strong attention to detail; Adept at learning new skills quickly
- Capable of multi-tasking and prioritizing in a fast-paced environment
- Sound business judgment
- Experience working with government agencies
- Collaborative and collegial working style

We do not have a hybrid work environment. We are in the office.

**Salary**: $175,000 - $225,000.

**Benefits**:

- Health, Dental, vision, and additional benefit selection plan options
- 401(k) available
- Paid Time Off & Holidays


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