Closing Date: 28th February, 2026

Description:

AM Law 200 Firm, Honigman LLP, is looking for a highly motivated and organized self-starter with a commitment to legal excellence to join the firm's Real Estate Department as a staff attorney in its Commercial Real Estate and Leasing Practice Group. Honigman is a premier business law firm with offices in Chicago, Washington, D.C., Israel, and across Michigan. Regularly honored as one of the Best and Brightest Places to Work nationally and regionally, we earned this recognition by hiring the best people and providing them with critical support for professional development and growth, in a great environment with top-tier culture, compensation and benefits. With more than 400 attorneys practicing in 60 different areas of concentration, Honigman takes pride in understanding its clients' businesses and being exceptionally responsive to their business goals and needs.

Position Summary, Responsibilities and Qualifications
We Are Seeking a Staff Attorney with Expertise in Drafting, Reviewing, and Negotiating Commercial Leases to Join Our Dynamic Legal Team. This Role Demands a Meticulous Approach to Reviewing, Analyzing, and Negotiating Various Lease Agreements with Particular Emphasis on Retail Leasing. the Successful Candidate Will Bring a Robust Understanding of Real Estate Law, Strong Analytical Skills, and The Ability to Work Effectively Under Tight Deadlines. This Position Offers a Unique Opportunity to Engage with Complex Legal Matters and Contribute Significantly to Our Real Estate Practice. This Position May Be Based in Any Honigman Office or Performed Remotely.

Key Responsibilities:

Review, Draft, and Negotiate Commercial Leases, Amendments, and Related Agreements.
Deliver High Quality Work-Product and Effectively Communicate at All Levels of Honigman and Its Clients.
Demonstrate Excellent Problem-Solving Skills and High Energy and Enthusiasm for Counseling in The Relevant Client Sector.
Exhibit Highly Responsive, Creative and Efficient Work Habits.
Strive to Continuously Improve Knowledge, Skills and Abilities and Seek Guidance and Feedback to Improve Performance and Productivity.
Take Ownership of And Accept Responsibility for Work Performed.

Qualifications:

The Ideal Candidate Will Possess at Least Four Years of Relevant Experience, Preferably Gained Within a Large Law Firm Setting or In-House with A Retail Company.
Ability to Organize and Prioritize Numerous Tasks and Complete Them Under Significant Time Constraints.
Outstanding Interpersonal, Analytical, Organizational, and Communication (written and Verbal) Skills Required.
J.D. Degree from An Aba-Accredited Institution; Licensed and In Good Standing in At Least One U.S. Jurisdiction.
Ability to Travel as Client Needs Require.

Interested Applicants Should Submit a Resume, Cover Letter, and Law School Transcript.

Compensation and Benefits:
The Salary Range for This Position Is $160,000-$190,000 Annually.

Honigman Provides Compensation and Comprehensive Benefits Including Medical Coverage and Dental Care Programs, Life and Disability Insurance, Student Loan Refinancing and Consolidation Services, Open/flexible Vacation Policy, a 401(k) Plan, Generous Paid Parental Leave, Workstyle Support, and Wellbeing Programs. We Also Provide Strong Support for Legal Training and Business Development to Best Position Laterals for The Opportunity for Promotion to Partner. More Information on The Benefits We Provide Can Be Found Here: Https://www.Honigman.Com/careers-Lawyers-Banner.

Honigman Is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Does Not Discriminate on The Basis of Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Age, National Origin, Veteran Status, Marital Status, Sexual Orientation, Disability, or Any Other Category Prohibited by Applicable Local, State or Federal Law. This Policy Applies to All Aspects of Employment, Including Recruitment, Placement, Promotion, Transfer, Demotion, Compensation, Benefits, and Termination.