Partner Attorney – Chicago (Transactional or Litigation)
A long‑established Chicago law firm—recognized for its deep experience in real estate, municipal law, finance, corporate matters, and litigation—is actively seeking a Partner‑level Attorney to support its ongoing strategic growth. The firm has been operating for nearly a century and is currently expanding its attorney roster while maintaining a modern, flexible, and highly collaborative culture.
Location: Chicago, IL
Practice Areas Considered
The firm is open to Partners in any of its core practice areas, including both transactional and litigation work. Strong fits include:
- Municipal Law
- Public & Project Finance
- Real Estate Transactions & Finance
- Zoning, Development & Land Use
- Construction Law
- Corporate Transactions
- Business & Commercial Litigation
Key Requirements
- Approximately $500K+ portable book of business (slightly less may be considered).
- Experience in any of the firm’s established practice areas.
- Team‑oriented personality; the firm places strong emphasis on social/cultural engagement.
- Entrepreneurial mindset with strong business development skills.
- No billable hour requirement — expectations set individually.
Compensation
- Base salary: $200K+ (potentially up to ~$300K depending on the candidate).
- Origination bonuses
- Servicing bonuses
- Referral bonuses for cross‑selling work internally
- Highly competitive overall structure; the firm has successfully recruited Partners from BigLaw.
Work Arrangement
- Loose hybrid schedule
- Not strictly tracked; flexibility is emphasized.
Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Life & Disability Insurance
- Malpractice Insurance
- 401(k) with Profit‑Sharing Contributions
- Pre‑tax commuter benefits
- Paid holidays & paid vacation
- Paid CLE, bar dues, and relevant travel
- Firm‑wide social events and wellbeing activities
- Supportive, modernized work environment despite being a legacy firm
Firm Highlights
- Nearly 100 years in operation
- Growing significantly and hiring across multiple groups
- Approximately 15 attorneys, ~20 total staff
- Wide range of practice areas including real estate, municipal, corporate, litigation, construction, employment, transportation, digital infrastructure, and more
- Flexible billables and highly collaborative culture
- Partners enjoy high autonomy and support to grow their practice
Interview Process
- Typically, 1–2 interviews with firm leadership.
