Associate - Real Estate Finance

BCG Attorney Search; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision plans

401K retirement planning

Paid time off (vacation, holidays, and

Personal days

Professional development and training

Hybrid work model

Employee discounts

Wellness programs

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search is seeking an associate for the Real Estate Finance team in Chicago, IL. The role involves representing lenders and investors, closing acquisitions and dispositions, and negotiating leases across various property types.

The position emphasizes collaboration and independent work in a fast-paced environment, with a hybrid work model and strong client service focus. The candidate should have a JD degree, admission to the bar in Illinois or New York, and 3-5 years of real estate

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of real estate finance experience.
• Experience with commercial, healthcare, auto, office, multifamily, retail, and industrial properties.
• J.D. degree with strong academic credentials.

Responsibilities

• Represent lenders and investors in loan transactions, including permanent, construction, and mezzanine loans.
• Close acquisitions and dispositions and negotiate commercial leases for various property types.
• Collaborate effectively within a team and work independently in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

Real estate finance experience

Negotiation

Transaction management

Collaborative work

Independent work

Education

J.D. degree

Job description

Overview

A law firm seeks an associate to join the Real Estate Finance team in Chicago, IL. This role offers the opportunity to work within a multidisciplinary practice, engaging with shareholders and participating in client-facing activities. The firm supports career development and emphasizes excellent client service.

Responsibilities

• Represent lenders and investors in loan transactions, including permanent, construction, and mezzanine loans.
• Close acquisitions and dispositions and negotiate commercial leases for various property types.
• Collaborate effectively within a team and work independently in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of real estate finance experience.
• Experience with commercial, healthcare, auto, office, multifamily, retail, and industrial properties.
• J.D. degree with strong academic credentials.
• Admitted in, or taking steps to become admitted in, Illinois or New York.

Education

• J.D. degree required.

Licensing

• Admission to the bar in Illinois or New York.

Skills

• Strong negotiation and transaction management skills.
• Ability to work in a collaborative and independent manner.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision plans.
• Retirement planning with 401K options.
• Paid time off including vacation, holidays, and personal days.
• Professional development and training programs.
• Hybrid work model with flexible policies.
• Additional perks such as employee discounts and wellness programs.