Real Estate Associate (Transactional) - Chicago

Job Description

Job Description

Direct Counsel is representing an Am Law 100 firm seeking a Real Estate Associate to join its Chicago office. This is an excellent opportunity to join a highly respected national practice offering  Cravath-scale compensation and a collaborative, sophisticated work environment.

Qualifications:

• A minimum of 2 years of transactional real estate experience at a law firm.

• Experience with purchase and sale agreements, property management agreements, and leasing agreements is required.

• Experience with joint ventures and borrower-side financing is preferred.

• Strong academic credentials and exceptional research, writing, and communication skills .

• Demonstrated ability to manage complex matters and effectively work within a team.

• A proactive, client-service orientation with the ambition and drive to contribute to a growing national practice.

Requirements:

• JD from an accredited law school.

• Admission to the Ilinois Bar (or eligibility to waive in).

• Submission of a cover letter, resume, law school transcript, and deal sheet is required.

This firm offers top-of-market pay , a full benefits package, and access to high-level real estate matters in a collegial and supportive environment.