About the Position:
We are working with a sophisticated national law firm that has an immediate need for a real estate lawyer (2+ yrs) to join its thriving practice group in Chicago as an associate. This premier practice group represents clients on local, regional, and national levels in an array of real estate matters, including leasing, construction, land use, litigation, and financing. This is an excellent opportunity to join a strong Am Law firm that has earned numerous accolades for its diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts!
Highlights:
· Opportunity to gain hands-on experience and work closely with more senior attorneys at the firm
· Firm was named as a 2024 Top Performer and 2024 Compass Award winner by the Leadership Council on Legal Diversity
Responsibilities:
· Represent developers, lenders, REITs, managers, purchasers, sellers, owners, investors, and regulatory authorities in commercial real estate transactions
· Draft and negotiate leases, contracts, and loan documents
· Review title and survey documents
· Stay abreast of changing real estate laws, regulations, and trends
Required Qualifications:
· 2 or more years of commercial real estate experience
· Experience working on acquisitions, dispositions, and title and survey matters is preferred
· Knowledge of using AI software in maintaining and analyzing data room materials is preferred
· Strong research, writing, and communication skills
· Excellent academic credentials
Location:
Chicago, IL (Hybrid)
Compensation:
The anticipated base salary range for this position is $200,000 – $255,000.