4600 - Real Estate Associate

Job ID: 4600 Position: Associate Location: Chicago, IL Open Date: Monday, March 23, 2026 Job Function: Legal Job Description At Nixon Peabody, we are committed to attracting talented individuals from a wide range of experiences and cultures, including individuals from a wide range of racial, ethnic, social, economic, religious, genders, and personal backgrounds. Therefore, we encourage talented individuals of all backgrounds and experiences to apply. Nixon Peabody's extensive experience in the practice of real estate law allows us to collaborate effectively with a diverse clientele. We work with developers, lenders, investors, and other industry participants who are preserving, investing, and developing in our communities nationwide. In accordance with applicable Federal and State laws, the anticipated annual salary range for this position is as follows. Chicago, IL: $250,000 to $350,000 In addition to a standard benefits package, this role may be eligible for additional contingent compensation based on an array of factors, including but not limited to: work performance, geographic location, work experience, education, and qualifications. Because such contingent compensation is not yet calculable or may be zero ($0) in some circumstances, the above-listed salary range is Nixon Peabody's good faith estimate of the annual salary it reasonably expects to pay for the position at the time of this posting. Job Requirements Our Real Estate Group is seeking to hire a mid-level associate to join our team in Chicago . The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of real estate transactional experience, including experience in the negotiation of commercial leases, purchase and sale agreements, real estate finance, and title and survey review. Retail leasing experience is a plus. Qualified candidates will have strong academic credentials, superb judgment and communication skills, and a commitment to providing excellent client services. A career at Nixon Peabody is the opportunity to do work that matters. It's a chance to use your knowledge to shape what's ahead, to innovate, to learn at a firm that taps into the power of collaboration and collective thinking. Principals Only. Equal Opportunity / E-Verify Statement Nixon Peabody LLP is an Equal Opportunity / Affimative Action Employer: Disability / Veteran. To comply with Federal law, Nixon Peabody participates in E-Verify. All newly-hired employees are verified through this electronic system established by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Social Security Administration (SSA) to confirm their identity and employment eligibility. Please refer to the Notice of E-Verify Participation and the Right to Work posters on the Nixon Peabody Careers page for more information. #J-18808-Ljbffr Nixon Peabody LLP