AM Law 200 Firm, Honigman LLP, is looking for a highly motivated and organized self-starter with a commitment to legal excellence to join the firm's Real EstateDepartment as an associate.
POSITION SUMMARY, RESPONSIBILITIES AND QUALIFICATIONSHonigman's real estate attorneys serve local and national real estate clients with respect to real estate transactions throughout the U.S. and internationally. Our experience includes development, acquisition, disposition, financing, and leasing of some of the country's most vibrant downtown projects, most luxurious shopping centers, and most successful hotels and mixed-use projects. Additionally, we represent numerous clients in connection with office, industrial, manufactured and multifamily home, and self-storage projects across the U.S. Our clients entrust us to handle their most complex matters with the most up-to-date technology and to operate under the most accelerated time frames with unmatched efficiency and attention to detail.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES- Assist with representing clients in complex real estate transactions, including acquisitions and dispositions, financing arrangements, equity investments an joint ventures, development, and leasing;
- Deliver high quality work-product and effectively communicate at all levels of Honigman and its clients;
- Demonstrate excellent problem-solving skills and high energy and enthusiasm for counseling in the relevant client sector;
- Exhibit highly responsive, creative and efficient work habits;
- Strive to continuously improve knowledge, skills and abilities and seek guidance and feedback to improve performance and productivity;
- Take responsibility for enhancing expertise, in addition to seeking out formal and informal training;
- Integrate into the practice and build strong relationships with clients and within Honigman; and
- Demonstrate a long-term interest in networking with existing clients and developing business opportunities.
QUALIFICATIONS- 2 to 5 years of real estate transactions experience in a law firm;
- Ability to organize and prioritize numerous tasks and complete them under significant time constraints;
- Outstanding interpersonal, analytical, organizational, and communication (written and verbal) skills required;
- J.D. degree from an ABA-accredited institution;
- Licensed Illinois attorney in good standing (or with ability to waive into the jurisdiction); and
- Ability to travel as client needs require.
Interested applicants should submit a resume, cover letter, and law school transcript.
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITSThe salary range for this position is $235,000-$360,000 annually, with the opportunity to earn meaningful performance-based bonuses.
Honigman provides compensation and comprehensive benefits including medical coverage and dental care programs, life and disability insurance, student loan refinancing and consolidation services, open/flexible vacation policy, a 401(k) plan, generous paid parental leave, workstyle support, and wellbeing programs. We also provide strong support for legal training and business development to best position laterals for the opportunity for promotion to partner. More information on the benefits we provide can be found here: https://www.honigman.com/careers-lawyers-banner.
We are not accepting search firm submissions for this position at this time.
