Real Estate Associate (Chicago)

Now Hiring: Real Estate Associate | Chicago, IL

Experience: 4-6 Years | Employment Type: Full-time

A leading global law firm is seeking a Real Estate Associate to join its Chicago office. This is an excellent opportunity for a junior to mid-level attorney to work on sophisticated domestic and international real estate transactions across a broad range of asset classes.

✨ What You Will Work On

• Represent developers, owners, investors, lenders and financial institutions in real estate transactions.
• Draft and negotiate purchase and sale agreements, joint ventures, leases, development agreements and financing documents.
• Advise clients on acquisitions, dispositions, leasing, development and real estate financing.
• Conduct due diligence, including lease, title and survey review.
• Support M&A, private equity, fund formation and debt finance matters involving real estate.
• Work across commercial, industrial, multifamily, hospitality, data center and other asset classes.

✅ They are looking for:

• JD from an accredited law school.
• 4-6 years of general real estate experience in a large law firm setting.
• Experience representing borrowers and lenders in financing transactions.
• Strong due diligence experience, including lease, title and survey review.
• Excellent drafting, analytical and communication skills.
• Strong organization and ability to manage multiple matters under tight deadlines.
• Illinois bar admission required for the Chicago position.
• Client-focused, proactive and collaborative approach.

Why Them?

• Join a globally recognized law firm handling sophisticated real estate matters.
• Work with leading developers, investors, lenders and financial institutions.
• Gain exposure to complex, high-value transactions across multiple real estate asset classes.
• Collaborate with highly regarded attorneys and sophisticated clients.
• Build your practice within a strong international platform offering long-term career growth.

Compensation & Benefits

• $225,000–$390,000 annual salary
• Performance bonus eligibility
• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings
• Life and disability coverage
• Vacation and leave programs, including parental leave
• Professional growth within a leading global platform

How to Apply

If this opportunity aligns with your background and interests, you can:

• Apply directly through LinkedIn with your resume.
• Alternatively, email your resume to View email address on apply.placed-app.com .

All inquiries and applications will be handled with the utmost confidentiality.