Transactional Real Estate Associate Attorney

Aligned Talent Acquisition • Chicago, IL

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

A leading national law firm is seeking a Transactional 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, and institutional clients in sophisticated commercial real estate transactions.

Requirements

• 3–6 years of commercial real estate transactional experience
• Experience with acquisitions, dispositions, development, joint ventures, leasing, and financing transactions preferred
• Experience representing developers, investors, lenders, landlords, tenants, private equity sponsors, or institutional clients
• Experience drafting and negotiating purchase agreements, leases, joint venture agreements, development agreements, and related transaction documents
• Ability to independently manage transactions and work directly with clients
• Strong drafting, analytical, and communication skills
• Excellent academic credentials
• J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school required
• Illinois bar admission required or ability to become admitted

Responsibilities

• Representing developers, investors, lenders, private equity sponsors, and institutional clients in sophisticated commercial real estate transactions.
• Drafting and negotiating purchase agreements, leases, joint venture agreements, development agreements, and related transaction documents.
• Independently managing transactions and working directly with clients.

Benefits

• Sophisticated commercial real estate platform
• Exposure to high-profile development and investment transactions
• Significant client interaction and responsibility
• Strong mentorship and professional development
• Partnership-track opportunity
• Collaborative national practice

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree