Associate Attorney – Real Estate Finance

Elgen Staffing; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 240,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary annual bonus program

Retirement plans

Comprehensive health plans

Paid time off

Employee discounts

Fitness discounts

Job summary

A business-focused law firm in Chicago seeks an experienced Associate Attorney specializing in Real Estate Finance. Ideal candidates will possess 3-5 years of experience, a J.D. degree, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. The firm offers a competitive salary, hybrid work model, and various benefits including professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience representing lenders and investors in loan transactions.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Admitted or in the process of becoming admitted in Illinois.

Responsibilities

• Represent clients in real estate finance transactions.
• Negotiate commercial leases.
• Participate in business development activities.

Skills

Real estate finance experience

Client-facing skills

Negotiation skills

Education

J.D. degree with strong academic credentials

Job description

Full-Time

08/12/2025

Compensation: 240000.-280000. / Annually

Our client, a business-focused law firm serving clients of all sizes and industries across the United States, has an immediate need for an experienced Associate Attorney – Real Estate Finance to join their team in Chicago.

The successful candidate will work closely with shareholders and participate in business development and client-facing activities.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES/REQUIREMENTS:

• 3-5 years of real estate finance experience representing lenders and investors in permanent, construction, and mezzanine loan transactions, ideally involving commercial, healthcare, auto, office, multifamily, retail, and industrial properties.
• Experience closing acquisitions and dispositions, and negotiating commercial leases (office, retail, warehouse, and industrial).
• Ability to work effectively both as part of a team and independently in a fast-paced, intellectually challenging environment.
• J.D. degree with strong academic credentials; admitted or in the process of becoming admitted in Illinois.

WE OFFER:

• Competitive salary based on experience and class year.
• Discretionary annual bonus program.
• Retirement plans including traditional pre-tax and Roth 401(k).
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision plans, along with health savings and flexible spending accounts, firm-paid life and disability benefits, and wellness programs.
• Paid time off including vacation, holidays, sick leave, and personal days.
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth through training and mentorship.
• Hybrid work model with three days in-office and two days remote.
• Additional perks such as employee discounts, commuter benefits, backup child and elder care, fitness discounts, and more.

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