Real Estate Associate Attorney

Aligned Talent AcquisitionChicago, IL
Hybrid

About The Position

A nationally recognized law firm is seeking a Real Estate Associate Attorney to join its Chicago office. This opportunity is ideal for an attorney interested in representing developers, investors, lenders, private equity sponsors, REITs, and corporate clients in sophisticated commercial real estate transactions.

Requirements

  • 3–6 years of commercial real estate experience preferred
  • Experience with acquisitions, dispositions, leasing, financing, and development transactions
  • Experience drafting and negotiating purchase and sale agreements, leases, loan documents, and related transaction documents
  • J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school required
  • Illinois bar admission required or ability to become admitted
  • Strong drafting, analytical, and communication skills
  • Excellent academic credentials

Nice To Haves

  • Experience representing developers, lenders, investors, or institutional real estate clients is a plus

Responsibilities

  • Representing developers, investors, lenders, private equity sponsors, REITs, and corporate clients in sophisticated commercial real estate transactions.
  • Exposure to acquisitions, financings, leasing, and development matters.
  • Direct client interaction and meaningful responsibility.
  • Mentorship and professional development.
  • Partnership-track opportunity.

Benefits

  • Sophisticated national real estate platform
  • Exposure to acquisitions, financings, leasing, and development matters
  • Direct client interaction and meaningful responsibility
  • Strong mentorship and professional development
  • Partnership-track opportunity
  • Collaborative and entrepreneurial culture

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What This Job Offers

Job Type

Full-time

Career Level

Mid Level

Education Level

Ph.D. or professional degree

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