In House Counsel - Chicago

Robert Half is in search of a Senior Assistant General Counsel to join an organization in Chicago, Illinois. This role will be responsible for all matters relating to residential and commercial real estate transactions. Responsibilities will also include managing the closing team for mixed-finance, mixed-use, mixed-income and tax credit transactions, submissions to HUD and closing the transactions.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee the process of mixed-finance real estate transactions including drafting and reviewing various transactional documents.
• Act as a liaison with the U.S Department of Housing and Urban Development for closing submissions, responses, and approvals.
• Conduct a thorough review of real estate development disposition and acquisition applications.
• Draft and scrutinize residential and commercial leases, loan documents, construction license agreements, and right of entry agreements.
• Provide counsel on procurement matters related to real estate solicitation documents.
• Offer advice on contract interpretation, modifications/amendments, regulatory compliance issues, review board agenda matters, ordinances and investigate property ownership and title documents.
• Facilitate discussions with internal and external groups and interact with internal staff.
• Provide legal advice, guidance, and information relating to federal, state, and local law on housing and other matters.
• Research legal issues, draft legal recommendations/opinions and assist in the development of policies and procedures that guide the operations.
• Assist with the resolution of property tax exemption/abatement matters.
• Admission to the Illinois Bar
• 5-8+ years of experience
• Significant experience in real estate law
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Solid analytical and research skills and strong drafting skills