Overview

Company
Special Counsel
Location
Near South Side, Illinois, United States
Compensation
$110,000 - $120,000/year
Employment type
On-site
Special Counsel

Legal & Government • Near South Side, Illinois, United States

Commercial Real Estate Paralegal

Near South Side, Illinois, United States$110,000 – $120,000/yearOn-sitePosted 5 hours ago
Legal & Government

About the Role

Commercial Real Estate Paralegal (Hybrid)
Location: Chicago, IL (Hybrid)
Job Type: Full-Time
Compensation: $110,000 - $120,000 annually
About the Opportunity
LHH Recruitment Solutions is seeking an experienced Commercial Real Estate Paralegal for a confidential opportunity with a well-established organization in the Chicago area. This hybrid position offers the opportunity to support sophisticated commercial real estate transactions, including acquisitions, dispositions, financing, development projects, and commercial leasing matters.
The ideal candidate will have strong transactional experience, exceptional attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple complex matters in a fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities
  • Assist with commercial real estate transactions from contract through closing
  • Review and analyze purchase and sale agreements
  • Prepare and maintain closing checklists and transaction timelines
  • Review title commitments, surveys, zoning reports, and related due diligence materials
  • Draft title objection letters, estoppels, SNDAs, and closing documents
  • Coordinate commercial real estate closings with lenders, title companies, and outside parties
  • Review and abstract commercial leases
  • Support financing transactions and UCC filings
  • Maintain transaction documentation and electronic closing binders
  • Communicate with internal and external stakeholders throughout the transaction process
Qualifications
  • Bachelor's Degree and/or Paralegal Certificate preferred
  • 5+ years of commercial real estate paralegal experience
  • Experience supporting acquisitions, dispositions, financing, and commercial leasing transactions
  • Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills
  • Ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities simultaneously
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
Compensation & Benefits
Salary: $110,000 - $120,000 per year
Benefits:
  • Benefits package including health, dental, vision, and 401(k)
  • Paid time off
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Potential bonus eligibility
Apply Today
Qualified Commercial Real Estate Paralegals seeking a hybrid opportunity in Chicago are encouraged to apply.
Pay Details: $110,000.00 to $120,000.00 per year
Search managed by: Katie Soderberg
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What You'll Do

Assist with commercial real estate transactions from contract through closing
Review and analyze purchase and sale agreements
Prepare and maintain closing checklists and transaction timelines
Review title commitments, surveys, zoning reports, and related due diligence materials
Draft title objection letters, estoppels, SNDAs, and closing documents
Coordinate commercial real estate closings with lenders, title companies, and outside parties

Skills & Technologies

Legal & Government