Real Estate Associate

REAL ESTATE ASSOCIATE
Location: Chicago, IL

Our client, a distinguished AmLaw 100 national law firm, is actively seeking a highly-qualified and motivated Attorney to join their Real Estate Practice Group based in Chicago.

Candidate Profile:

• JD from a top-tier law school with a high academic standing.
• Must possess an active Illinois Bar admission.
• Minimum of 5 years of extensive transactional real estate experience, including handling purchase and sale agreements, development agreements, property management agreements, and leasing agreements.
• Additional experience in joint ventures, borrower-side financing, and fund experience is highly desirable.
• Demonstrated large law firm experience with exceptional writing and communication skills.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee a broad spectrum of transactional real estate matters, ensuring meticulous execution of agreements and transactions.
• Engage directly with clients, providing them with comprehensive legal support and advice in a dynamic environment.
• Collaborate effectively within a team-oriented atmosphere, contributing to the growth and success of the national real estate finance practice.

Why Join? This role offers a compelling opportunity to engage in high-level real estate transactions with immediate client contact, fostering professional growth in a supportive and collaborative environment of an AmLaw 100 firm. The position offers a competitive compensation package, with salaries ranging from $285,000 to $435,000 based on experience, and includes a performance-based discretionary bonus. Additionally, the firm provides a robust benefits package, including medical, dental, life, and disability insurance, voluntary vision insurance, a 401(k) plan, and generous paid time off.

Application Requirements: Interested candidates are invited to submit a detailed cover letter, resume, and a representative writing sample. Illinois bar admission required.