General Counsel
Mon Ami Realty is seeking a talented attorney to continue its growth. Mon Ami Realty and its holdings companies own 200+ properties of all asset types...
Mon Ami Realty is seeking a talented attorney to continue its growth. Mon Ami Realty and its holdings companies own 200+ properties of all asset types from commercial office buildings, shopping centers and industrial buildings to mixed use, multiunit and single family residential homes. We continue to grow at a rapid pace having purchased over 100 properties in the last 12 months.
Our willingness to transact quickly and purchase across asset types and location has provided a competitive advantage. It continues to find opportunities and build a diverse, ever-expanding portfolio. While the majority of properties are in the Chicagoland area, Mon Ami Realty also owns properties in 14 other states.
Mon Ami Realty is also a real estate brokerage and property management company primarily focused on properties owned by its affiliates. Mon Ami Realty is a part of Mon Ami Holdings, which has non-real estate investments, including a prominent Chicago-based jewelry store.
We credit much of our success to our culture. Mon Ami Realty is ideal for motivated individuals seeking opportunities for advancement and looking to be challenged in a positive environment. Communication between team members is prioritized to support and foster individual growth. Team members are held accountable to bring value to the company, take ownership of their focus areas and have an entrepreneurial mindset.
How you’ll help:
Mon Ami Realty is seeking a talented attorney to continue its growth. The position requires an organized, responsive, detail-oriented candidate with strong real estate skills and a deep knowledge of transactional work.
What you’ll do:
Business Organizations
Negotiate and draft terms sheets and operating agreements
Organize new entities
Draft amendments to existing partnership terms
Serve as registered agent for Mon Ami companies
File and track annual reports in multiple states
Draft quarterly reports for investors
Track changes to investment ratios and ownership and other changes to entities
Contracts
Review service contracts for Mon Ami companies
Create Mon Ami service contracts for vendors
Track all contracts and summarize key dates and terms
Financing
Draft financing instruments, e.g. promissory notes
Draft seller financing documentation, e.g. contract for deed
Review proposed financing documentation for Mon Ami related entities, e.g. mortgages, assignment of rents, business loan agreements
Employment/Independent Contractor Agreements
Review and update current employment agreements for varying office roles
Review and update office agreements for independent contractors
Acquisitions and Dispositions
Develop and form broker representation agreements
Develop and form purchase and sale agreements for varying sales conditions and asset types
Negotiate and draft LOIs and purchase/sale agreements
Assist with due diligence, e.g. abstracting leases, drafting estoppels
Review and participation in all aspects of title work (ordering and reviewing/objecting to commitments, clearing title exceptions, summarizing documents of record, e.g. easements) and the receipt of and tracking of all issued title policies
Leasing
Develop and form broker representation agreements
Develop and form lease agreements for residential and commercial leases
Negotiate lease terms for Commercial Leases with counsel for prospective tenants
Litigation
Negotiate settlements pre-litigation including documentation thereof
File forcible detainer actions (evictions) where appropriate
Work with and supervise outside counsel as appropriate
Research
Perform generalist role in researching wide range of legal issues but with an emphasis on real estate transactions, real estate brokerage, tax matters, tort, and landlord - tenant law
Municipal
Oversee Violations
Respond to municipal complaints in Chicago and collar counties concerning building code and other violations
Attend municipal hearings and negotiate resolution with appropriate parties or prepare and litigate matter at trial
Property Taxes
Assist and prepare tax protest documentation and settle valuation with County Assessor offices in IL and other states and attend hearings as needed
Assist and prepare applications for tax incentives and rebates
Purchasing
Oversee Tax Sales
Oversee Bankruptcy Court
Proform outreach to banks
Partner with companies looking to lease space and purchase on their behalf
Legal
Oversee all revenue counts, title agent, etc
Develop and lead corporate legal strategy to promote and protect the company's matters
Develop and lead internal audit and corporate compliance programs
Oversee delivery of legal services and resources to accomplish corporate goals, strategies and priorities
Manage proper corporate interactions with the relevant local, state and federal governmental bodies, legislatures and the community at large
Advise the CEO and other senior corporate officers on a variety of issues
Participate in the formulation of general management policy as a member of the executive management team
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $125,000.00 - $200,000.00 per year
COVID-19 considerations: All in-office staff are vaccinated and those who aren't continue to wear masks while in person.
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