Associate - Corporate/Real Estate

Amundsen Davi; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 130,000 - 185,000; Full time

Job summary

Amundsen Davis seeks an associate attorney in the Chicago office with at least 2 years of transactional experience, preferably in corporate and real estate. In-house experience is a plus but not required; familiarity drafting corporate agreements, reviewing title, and preparing real estate documents is helpful.

Candidates must be licensed in IL, IN, MI, or WI and be organized, detail‑oriented, and collaborative.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of transactional experience in corporate and real estate work.
• Licensed in IL, IN, MI, or WI.
• Experience drafting corporate agreements and reviewing title.
• Background in-house for a company or financial institution a plus.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to handle numerous matters and work in a team.

Skills

Transactional work

Drafting corporate agreements

Reviewing title

Real estate documents

Public financing in real estate

Team player attitude

Strong organizational skills

Education

Licensed attorney (IL/IN/MI/WI)

Job description

Amundsen Davis is seeking an associate attorney for the Chicago office with a minimum 2 years of experience in transactional work, preferably in corporate and real estate. A background working in-house for a company or financial institution is preferred but not required. Experience with drafting corporate agreements, reviewing title, and preparing real estate documents is helpful. Experience or interest in public financing in real estate development would be a plus. Candidate must be licensed in at least one of the following states: Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, or Wisconsin and have outstanding organizational skills, high attention to detail, a desire to learn and grow, and a team player attitude. The ideal candidate will be self-motivated and able to handle numerous matters.

The annual base salary range anticipated for this position in Illinois is $130,000-$185,000, depending upon experience. This salary range excludes available bonus opportunities. A listing of our benefits can be found here: https://www.amundsendavislaw.com/careers-attorneys.

Amundsen Davis is a full-service business law firm comprised of more than 270 attorneys headquartered in Chicago. As one of the fastest growing law firms in the Midwest, we understand the entrepreneurial thinking that drives business decisions for our clients. We use this insight to respond to the needs of clients creatively, expediently, and pragmatically. The firm handles the transactional, labor and employment, and litigation needs of companies across the U.S. Our experience in both litigated and transactional matters makes us a unique partner for your business. The law firm has offices in the following locations: Chicago, Crystal Lake, St. Charles, and Rockford, IL; Cleveland and Columbus, OH; Milwaukee, Appleton, Brookfield, Green Bay, and Madison, WI; Detroit, MI; St. Louis, MO; and Indianapolis, IN.

Amundsen Davis is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We support and encourage workforce diversity. We do not discriminate because of an individual's race, color, religion, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, ancestry, citizenship, creed, marital status, veteran status, age, family care giving responsibilities, genetic profile or predisposition, pregnancy, or disability with respect to hiring, promotion, firing, compensation, or other terms, conditions, or privileges of employment.

Amundsen Davis does not utilize any Artificial Intelligence (AI) in its applicant selection or hiring process. Amundsen Davis recognizes the supportive benefits that AI may bring to the practice of law, but we expect it to be just that – supportive of original human thoughts, arguments, and ideas. During the hiring process, it is particularly important for us to see your writing and other communication skills without the aid of AI. Accordingly, Amundsen Davis requires all applicants to fully disclose their use of AI to generate or otherwise supplement any content in communications (i.e., cover letters and emails) with the firm, and other submissions (e.g., resume, writing samples, etc.) to the firm. Other than spellcheck and autofill functions – there is no de minimis exception to this policy. Failure to disclose your use of AI during the hiring process may result in denial of employment, revocation of an employment offer, or termination of employment (if hired).