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Real Estate Associate Attorney

Direct Counsel

Real Estate Associate Attorney – Chicago

Direct Counsel is seeking a Real Estate Associate Attorney with 3+ years of experience to join a growing Chicago Real Estate practice. The ideal candidate will have meaningful experience representing real estate owners, developers, sponsors, and investment managers in sophisticated commercial real estate transactions, with a particular focus on joint ventures, acquisitions and dispositions, and sponsor-side financing transactions.

This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney seeking meaningful responsibility, direct interaction with experienced partners and sophisticated clients, and the opportunity to contribute to the continued growth of a strong real estate practice.

Responsibilities

  • Represent real estate owners, developers, sponsors, and investment managers in sophisticated commercial real estate transactions
  • Handle and support joint venture transactions
  • Advise on acquisitions and dispositions
  • Support sponsor-side financing transactions
  • Draft and negotiate transaction documents
  • Manage substantial components of transactions with increasing independence
  • Collaborate effectively across deal teams and practice areas

Requirements

  • 3+ years of real estate experience
  • Meaningful experience with sophisticated commercial real estate transactions
  • Experience with joint ventures, acquisitions and dispositions, and sponsor-side financing transactions
  • Strong drafting and negotiation skills
  • Sound commercial judgment
  • Ability to take ownership of assignments and manage significant transaction components
  • Strong academic background
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills
  • Proactive, detail-oriented, and self-motivated
  • Admission to, or eligibility for admission to, the Illinois Bar
  • Prior large law firm experience preferred but not required

Location: Chicago, Illinois.

Vacancy posted 3 days ago
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