Real Estate Associate

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