Real Estate Attorney/Associate

REAL ESTATE ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY

Location: Chicago, IL

Our client, a distinguished AmLaw 100 firm, is 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 strong academic record .
• Active Bar Admission in Illinois .
• 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.
• Prior experience in a large law firm setting .
• 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 Us?

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 highly-competitive compensation , with salaries ranging from $285,000 to $435,000 (commensurate with experience) and the opportunity to earn performance-based bonuses . Additionally, the firm provides a comprehensive benefits package , including medical, dental, life, and disability insurance, voluntary vision insurance, a 401(k) plan, generous paid time off, and other perks.

Application Requirements:

Interested candidates are invited to submit a detailed cover letter, resume , deal sheet , and law school transcript .

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