Real Estate & Commercial Contracts Attorney

RR Donnelley & Sons•Warrenville, IL

68d

About The Position

RRD is seeking a highly skilled and business-minded Real Estate & Commercial Contracts Attorney to join its Legal Department. This role is essential for managing our company's real estate portfolio while providing critical legal support for our broader business-to-business transactions. This position is a dual-focus role, requiring deep expertise in both real estate and general commercial law.

Requirements

Law degree (J.D. or equivalent) from an accredited institution.
3-5 years of significant experience in a law firm or in-house corporate environment, with proven expertise in real estate transactions and lease negotiations.
Demonstrated experience working effectively with senior leadership, C-suite executives, and external parties.
Legal Expertise: Proven track record of drafting and negotiating complex real estate and commercial business contracts. Must possess a proactive, hands-on style toward managing legal and business risks.
Business Acumen: Ability to provide practical, solution-oriented legal advice that aligns with the company's broader business strategy and objectives.
Influencing & Communication: Self-confident, mature, and adept communicator (both written and verbal) who can effectively translate complex legal concepts for non-legal business professionals, gain trust, and operate with a minimum of direct supervision.
Teamwork and Culture: Ability to collaborate effectively as part of a geographically and culturally diverse team. Must possess an open, collaborative, and non-abrasive personal style, prioritizing broad business objectives over individual goals.

Responsibilities

Act as lead counsel for all real estate transactions and leases.
Draft, negotiate, and review contracts for the acquisition, disposition, and leasing of commercial retail and industrial properties.
Manage the full life-cycle of contracts related to the company's real estate portfolio.
Work closely with RRD's property management services provider.
Draft and negotiate a variety of commercial contracts for products and services, including procurement and sales agreements.
Provide proactive legal advice and counsel to management on legal and business matters, including contract risk allocation, contract structure, and emerging privacy laws.
Work as an integral part of the business team to support commercial transactions objectives and strategies.