Commercial Real Estate Partner
verrusDetroit, MI
Commercial Real Estate Partner
L5
verrusDetroit, MI4 days ago
Job Title Commercial Real Estate Partner LocationsMultiple locations available throughout the United States. Salary / Package Basic salary + bonus/package dependant with qualification and experience. Additional Compensation: Formula-based compensation contingent on portable book of business About The Firm: A prestigious, mid-sized U.S. law firm with a nationally recognized Commercial Real Estate practice. The firm is known for its sophisticated client base, collaborative culture, and business-oriented legal solutions. The firm’s real estate group represents real estate investment trusts (REITs), developers, syndicators, high-net-worth individuals, brokerage firms, property management companies, and corporate clients with significant commercial real estate needs across Illinois and the United States. This opportunity offers a clear path to leadership, with the ability to inherit and grow substantial business as senior partners transition toward retirement.
Responsibilities:
Represent sophisticated commercial real estate clients in complex transactions, including:
- Acquisitions and dispositions
- Commercial development projects
- Real estate financing (lender and borrower side)
- Commercial leasing
- Lead and manage high-value, multi-jurisdictional real estate transactions
- Actively participate in business development and client relationship management
- Build and expand relationships with existing firm clients and new institutional clients
- Collaborate with partners and associates across practice groups
- Serve as a mentor and leader within the Commercial Real Estate group
- Contribute to the strategic growth and succession planning of the practice
Candidate Requirements:
- 15+ years of comprehensive commercial real estate experience
- Proven background representing sophisticated commercial real estate clients
- Demonstrated experience across acquisitions, dispositions, development, financing, and leasing
- Moderate portable book of business required
- Strong business development mindset with confidence interacting directly with clients
- Positive, energetic, and team-oriented professional demeanor
- Excellent academic credentials
- Ability to manage complex matters while maintaining strong client relationships
- Entrepreneurial mindset with leadership ambition
Certifications:
Candidate must be admitted and in good standing in Illinois
Ability to practice in additional jurisdictions is a plus
Benefits of Firm:
- Leadership Opportunity - Clear succession planning and transition of significant client relationships
- Highly Competitive Compensation - Base salary plus formula-driven upside tied to portable business
- Collaborative Culture - A team-oriented environment that values mentorship and long-term relationships
- National Platform - Work with premier real estate clients across the country
- Stability & Prestige - Join a highly successful, well-established real estate practice
Philosophy: Delivering practical, business-minded legal solutions while building long-term client partnerships and developing the next generation of firm leadership.
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Level
SeniorL5
Location
Detroit, MI
Occupation
Lawyers
Industry
Offices of Lawyers
Posted
4 days ago
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