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Real Estate Associate Chicago

Direct Counsel

Job Description

Job Description

Real Estate Associate – Chicago

Direct Counsel is representing an Am Law 100 firm seeking a Real Estate Associate to join its Commercial Real Estate Practice in Chicago . This position offers the opportunity to work directly with clients across multiple industries and engage in sophisticated, large-scale real estate transactions on a national level.

This role is ideal for an attorney seeking meaningful client contact, substantial transactional responsibility, and hands-on training from seasoned real estate partners recognized nationally for their work in the field.

Key Responsibilities
  • Handle complex commercial real estate transactions , including acquisitions, dispositions, financings, joint ventures, and developments.

  • Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of transactional documents related to real estate and corporate structuring.

  • Work directly with clients to strategically manage transactions from initial due diligence through closing.

  • Collaborate with partners and senior associates to deliver high-quality legal work under tight deadlines.

  • Develop both technical legal and business relationship skills through active mentorship and direct client exposure.

Qualifications
  • 3–5 years of experience in commercial real estate transactions, including acquisitions, dispositions, debt and equity financings, and development.

  • Strong academic credentials and exceptional writing, organizational, and interpersonal skills .

  • Ability to handle multiple matters and deliver results in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment .

  • Prior large law firm experience preferred .

  • Admission to the Illinois Bar preferred.

Why This Role

This position offers:

  • The chance to work directly with national clients on high-value transactions.

  • Substantial mentorship and training from leading real estate partners and senior associates.

  • A clear growth path toward becoming a first-chair real estate attorney .

  • A collaborative, business-focused environment that rewards initiative and client service excellence.

Location: Chicago, IL
Experience Level: 3–5 years
Practice Area: Real Estate (Commercial Transactions)

Vacancy posted 4 days ago
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