Partner opportunity in the Chicago office of a nationally recognized law firm to join a busy Real Estate & Construction practice. The role focuses on lead-level transactional work, construction agreements and dispute avoidance, development and financing matters, and counseling owners, developers, lenders and contractors.

The successful candidate will build and manage a portable practice, originate and grow client relationships, and work collaboratively across related practices (e.g., finance, land use). This role includes significant client-facing responsibility and senior leadership within the team.

The firm offers a full-service platform and national reach to support complex, cross-border and regional matters while providing local autonomy for practice development in the Chicago market.

Partner-level experience in real estate and construction law with a substantial record of transactional and project work.
Active bar admission in Illinois or willingness to obtain admission; strong knowledge of local market practice and regulations.
Proven history of originating or materially growing client relationships; ability to bring or develop a portable practice.
Demonstrated team leadership and mentoring skills, excellent drafting and negotiation abilities, and comfort working across practice groups.

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