Mid-Level Real Estate Associate

Commercial Real Estate Associate | Chicago

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We are working with several law firms in Chicago that are looking to add Commercial Real Estate Associates to their growing practices.
These opportunities range across large national firms, Am Law firms, and established Chicago practices and would be a strong fit for an associate looking to continue handling sophisticated transactional real estate work while gaining greater responsibility and client exposure.
ExperienceIdeally 3 to 6 years of commercial real estate experience, although there may be flexibility depending on the candidate's background.
Candidates should have experience in some combination of:Acquisitions and dispositionsCommercial real estate financingLeasingDevelopmentJoint ventures and equity investmentsTitle and survey reviewDue diligencePurchase and sale agreementsLoan and financing documentsDevelopment and property management agreementsCommercial leases and related documentsTransaction and closing management
Experience representing developers, investors, lenders, borrowers, private equity sponsors, institutional investors, owners, landlords, or tenants would be particularly relevant.
ResponsibilitiesDepending on the firm and seniority level, associates may:Draft and negotiate purchase and sale agreements, leases, loan documents, and other transaction documentsManage acquisitions and dispositions from initial due diligence through closingReview and resolve title, survey, zoning, and other property-related issuesRepresent borrowers and lenders in real estate financing transactionsAssist with development projects and joint venture transactionsCoordinate transaction closings and work directly with clients, opposing counsel, lenders, title companies, and other partiesManage significant portions of transactions with increasing independenceWork directly with partners and clients on complex commercial real estate matters
QualificationsApproximately 3 to 6 years of commercial real estate transactional experienceLaw firm experience preferredStrong drafting and negotiation skillsAbility to manage multiple transactions and take ownership of assignmentsStrong communication and client-service skillsJ. xzbcwsv D. from an accredited law schoolIllinois Bar admission or eligibility for admission
The OpportunitiesThe firms we are working with offer different combinations of:Sophisticated commercial real estate transactionsDirect partner and client exposureGreater transaction ownershipNational and institutional client basesPartnership-track opportunitiesCompetitive compensationHybrid flexibilityDifferent billable-hour expectations and firm cultures
Because we are working across several Real Estate practices in Chicago, we can discuss which opportunities best align with your experience, compensation expectations, billable-hour preferences, and long-term career goals.