Attorney/Lawyer

We are looking for an experienced Attorney/Lawyer to support a broad mix of corporate matters and commercial real estate work in Evanston, Illinois. This Long-term Contract position offers the opportunity to advise on complex transactions, draft key legal agreements, and partner closely with stakeholders on business-critical matters. The ideal candidate brings strong judgment, a practical approach to legal problem-solving, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic legal environment.

Responsibilities:
• Advise on commercial real estate matters involving purchases, sales, leasing arrangements, financing transactions, and related due diligence activities.
• Prepare, review, and negotiate transaction documents connected to property acquisitions, dispositions, and loan agreements.
• Draft and revise corporate governance and business contracts, including operating agreements, joint venture arrangements, and employment-related documents.
• Provide legal guidance on structuring business deals to align with organizational objectives while minimizing risk exposure.
• Collaborate with internal and external parties to move transactions forward efficiently and resolve legal issues as they arise.
• Manage contract workflows and document organization using legal practice tools and standard business software, including Clio and Microsoft applications.
• Work with legal technology platforms, including AI-enabled tools such as Starbook or comparable systems, to support research, drafting, and matter management.

Qualifications:

• Demonstrated experience practicing corporate law with a strong foundation in drafting and negotiating business agreements. • Proven background handling commercial real estate transactions, including leases, acquisitions, dispositions, and financing matters. • Ability to interpret complex legal issues and deliver practical, business-focused recommendations. • Proficiency with legal and office software, including Clio and Microsoft Office tools. • Comfort learning new legal technology platforms; experience with AI-based legal software is an advantage. • Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work effectively across multiple matters. • Excellent organizational skills and the capacity to manage deadlines in a high-volume legal setting.
The pay range for this position is $55 to $70. Benefits available to contract/contract professionals, include medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/contract professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information.   Our specialized recruiting professionals apply their expertise and utilize our proprietary AI to find you great job matches faster.

Compensation

$61.75-$71.50 Hourly

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