Associate Attorney - Real Estate

CyberCoders; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 175,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hours bonus

Origination bonus 15%

Profit sharing

Hybrid work

Mentorship

Career path

Job summary

CyberCoders seeks an experienced real estate attorney to advance complex commercial real estate matters, including acquisitions, dispositions, and leasing. You will work directly with developers, investors, landlords, tenants, and business owners to provide practical legal guidance and strategic counsel.

The role offers a clear path to partnership, a collaborative environment, and meaningful client exposure within a growing Real Estate practice.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school and active bar admission.
• 3+ years of commercial real estate experience.
• Experience with acquisitions, dispositions, and leasing.
• Strong drafting, negotiation, and transaction management skills.

Responsibilities

• Represent clients in commercial real estate acquisitions, dispositions, leasing, financing, and development transactions.
• Draft, review, and negotiate purchase agreements, leases, loan documents, easements, and related documents.
• Conduct due diligence, title and survey review, and assist with closing.
• Collaborate with developers, investors, landlords, tenants, and business owners for practical guidance.
• Work with attorneys across practice areas to deliver comprehensive solutions.

Skills

Commercial real estate

Drafting/negotiation

Transaction management

Client relations

Team collaboration

Education

J.D. degree

Job description

Position Overview

Take the next step in your real estate law career with a firm that combines sophisticated legal work, strong attorney development, and a clear path to partnership. Join a growing Real Estate practice where you'll work directly with developers, investors, landlords, tenants, and business owners on a broad range of commercial real estate matters, including acquisitions, dispositions, and leasing. The firm offers a collaborative environment, meaningful client exposure, and a sustainable 1,800-hour billable expectation that supports long-term success.

This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney seeking a destination firm where they can build a career, develop client relationships, and advance from Associate to Director and ultimately Shareholder.

Key Responsibilities

• Represent clients in commercial real estate acquisitions, dispositions, leasing, financing, and development transactions.
• Draft, review, and negotiate purchase agreements, leases, loan documents, easements, and related transaction documents.
• Conduct due diligence, title and survey review, and assist with transaction management through closing.
• Partner directly with developers, investors, landlords, tenants, and business owners to provide practical legal guidance and strategic counsel.
• Collaborate with attorneys across multiple practice areas to deliver comprehensive solutions for real estate clients.

Qualifications / Nice to Have

Must Have

• J.D. from an accredited law school and active bar admission.
• 3+ years of commercial real estate experience.
• Experience handling acquisitions, dispositions, and leasing matters.
• Strong drafting, negotiation, and transaction management skills.

Nice to Have

• Experience with commercial financing or development matters.
• Experience representing developers, investors, landlords, or tenants.
• Experience independently managing transactions and client relationships.
• Interest in developing business and growing a long-term practice.

Benefits

• Base salary of $175,000 to $225,000+, depending on experience.
• Annual hours bonus paid for all billable hours worked above the firm's 1,800-hour target.
• 15% origination bonus on collected revenue from self-generated business.
• Eligibility for profit-sharing contributions, historically ranging from $7,500 to $15,000 annually, based on associate productivity.
• Hybrid work environment with flexibility and a preference for candidates located in the Chicagoland area.
• Opportunity to work alongside approximately 75 attorneys across multiple practice areas.
• Mentorship from experienced attorneys with backgrounds at prominent law firms.
• Clear and transparent advancement path from Associate to Director to Shareholder.
• Sophisticated real estate transactions, direct client exposure, and a culture that supports professional growth and work-life balance.