Corporate attorney Jobs in Milwaukee, WI

Job Description

Job Description

Our client is seeking a full-time Legal Counsel to join their in-house legal team. We're looking for a motivated legal professional with a passion for commercial and industrial real estate and a strong foundation in real estate law. The ideal candidate will have experience supporting developers, general contractors, lenders, and investors in a wide range of transactions.

In this role, you'll be actively involved in managing complex financing transactions—including acquisition, bridge, construction, and permanent loans—coordinating closings, drafting transactional documents, and supporting litigation matters. You'll work closely with internal stakeholders and external parties to help ensure smooth execution of high-value deals and projects.

Primary Responsibilities

Draft and review general correspondence, leases, purchase and sale contracts, license agreements, construction contracts, and banking documents

Order, review, and prepare objection letters regarding title reports and surveys

Draft and negotiate letters of intent, purchase and sale agreements, leases, loan documents, estoppels, SNDA's, and related documents

Coordinate transaction closings with buyers, sellers, title companies, lenders, and opposing counsel

Prepare transfer documents and other transaction-specific legal documents, in compliance with state requirements

Represent the company in litigation matters across multiple areas, including municipal law, real estate, contract disputes, and defamation-related claims

Assist in closing preparation, execution of closings on behalf of the lender, and preparation / review of all bank documentation

Prepare filing statements, recognition agreements, and closing disclosures

Transactional Coordination

Manage communications among all key parties, including clients, opposing counsel, lender's counsel, title companies, brokers, loan officers, and closing departments

Perform other legal and transactional duties as assigned

Ideal Candidate Profile

A proactive self-starter with strong analytical and legal writing skills

Capable of independently managing multiple transactions from inception to completion

Thrives both independently and as part of a collaborative, high-performing team

Demonstrates exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills

Possesses excellent time management and multitasking abilities

Experienced with a variety of real estate asset classes including retail, industrial, and office properties

Holds a Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school

Admitted to the Wisconsin State Bar and in good standing

At least 3 years of legal experience, ideally with a focus on real estate transactions