Real Estate Associate (Chicago)

Real Estate Associate

Chicago | 3rd–7th Year Associates

An excellent opportunity for a Mid/Senior level Real Estate Associate to join a top-ranked law firm in Chicago.

The team advises leading developers, private equity firms, institutional investors, lenders and other sophisticated clients on a broad range of complex real estate matters. The role offers exposure to high-value transactions and the opportunity to work closely with experienced practitioners and clients across the full real estate lifecycle.

The Role

• Advising clients on a broad range of commercial real estate matters
• Handling complex acquisitions, dispositions, development and financing transactions
• Advising private equity firms, institutional investors, developers and other real estate investors
• Drafting and negotiating purchase and sale agreements, joint venture agreements, leases and other real estate documentation
• Advising on real estate finance transactions, including acquisition and development financing
• Supporting clients on real estate development, investment and portfolio matters
• Conducting due diligence and identifying and managing transaction-related risks
• Working directly with clients, opposing counsel, lenders and other transaction stakeholders
• Collaborating with colleagues across the firm's Corporate, Finance, Tax and Private Equity practices

Candidate Profile

• 3+ years' experience in Real Estate law
• Strong experience in commercial real estate transactions
• Experience with acquisitions, dispositions, development, leasing and/or real estate finance preferred
• Strong drafting, negotiation and analytical skills
• Experience at a leading law firm preferred, although strong candidates from specialist or mid-sized real estate practices will also be considered
• Comfortable taking ownership of matters and managing competing deadlines
• Strong academic and professional credentials
• Illinois Bar admission preferred
• Commercially minded, organised and able to work effectively as part of a team

What's on Offer

• Market-leading compensation and benefits
• Exposure to sophisticated, high-value real estate transactions
• Direct access to leading practitioners in the field
• Excellent training, mentorship and career progression
• A collaborative and high-performing team
• The opportunity to work with leading developers, investors, private equity sponsors and institutional clients