Gould & Ratner LLP is seeking an equity Partner to join its Real Estate Practice. The ideal candidate will have significant experience representing property owners, developers, lenders, and investors in their acquisitions, dispositions, sales, financings, leasing, and development of commercial real estate. Candidates can look forward to a practice that will include handling all aspects of complex and sophisticated 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. Please note that this role allows a flexible work schedule with a hybrid remote/in-office presence.Requirements 10 or more years of experience practicing commercial real estate law. A portable book of business is required for this role. 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. Additional experience in commercial lending and banking transactions, including commercial real estate loans, asset-based loans, or other secured credit facilities is a plus. 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. Ability to lead, negotiate, manage and close complex transactions, as well as draft material agreements and documents. A drive for excellence and a willingness to take the initiative to solve problems. 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. 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). Benefits 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. Emphasis on professional and business development. 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. Paid primary and secondary caregiver leave. Pre-tax commuter benefits and wellness programs (e.g., in-office gym and massages; 24/7 tele-medicine). Hybrid in-office/remote role.
Gould & Ratner LLP is seeking an equity Partner to join its Real Estate Practice. The ideal candidate will have significant experience representing property owners, developers, lenders, and investors in their acquisitions, dispositions, sales, financings, leasing, and development of commercial real estate.
Candidates can look forward to a practice that will include handling all aspects of complex and sophisticated 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.
Please note that this role allows a flexible work schedule with a hybrid remote/in-office presence.
Requirements
- 10 or more years of experience practicing commercial real estate law. A portable book of business is required for this role.
- 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.
- Additional experience in commercial lending and banking transactions, including commercial real estate loans, asset-based loans, or other secured credit facilities is a plus.
- 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.
- Ability to lead, negotiate, manage and close complex transactions, as well as draft material agreements and documents.
- A drive for excellence and a willingness to take the initiative to solve problems.
- 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.
- 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).
Benefits
- 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.
- Emphasis on professional and business development.
- 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.
- Paid primary and secondary caregiver leave.
- Pre-tax commuter benefits and wellness programs (e.g., in-office gym and massages; 24/7 tele-medicine).
- Hybrid in-office/remote role.
Gould & Ratner is an 80-year old Chicago law firm with a team of over 50 attorneys, representing Fortune 500 corporations, closely held businesses, financial institutions, entrepreneurs and family businesses in diverse and complex matters throughout the world. Our team consists of a deep bench of sophisticated and experienced attorneys that provide exceptional legal services while affording our clients the benefits of working with an agile and entrepreneurial-minded team of result-oriented, well-rounded professionals.In this ever-changing and complex world, Gould & Ratner remains one of the few truly mid-size law firms in Chicago. Thus, while our work is as sophisticated and complex as the mega firms, our focus on tailored service is something only a smaller firm like ours can deliver. This allows us the unique ability to employ our multi-faceted approach to legal service for clients of every size and in every industry.
Gould & Ratner is an 80-year old Chicago law firm with a team of over 50 attorneys, representing Fortune 500 corporations, closely held businesses, financial institutions, entrepreneurs and family businesses in diverse and complex matters throughout the world. Our team consists of a deep bench of sophisticated and experienced attorneys that provide exceptional legal services while affording our clients the benefits of working with an agile and entrepreneurial-minded team of result-oriented, well-rounded professionals.
In this ever-changing and complex world, Gould & Ratner remains one of the few truly mid-size law firms in Chicago. Thus, while our work is as sophisticated and complex as the mega firms, our focus on tailored service is something only a smaller firm like ours can deliver. This allows us the unique ability to employ our multi-faceted approach to legal service for clients of every size and in every industry.
