Attorney - Real Estate - Chicago - 250K

We Are Legal Revolution; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

We Are Legal Revolution in Chicago, IL seeks a mid-level Commercial Real Estate Associate to handle sophisticated transactions across office, retail, logistics, healthcare, student housing and hospitality assets. You will work closely with senior lawyers on high-value matters from day one and have meaningful responsibility in a training-focused, international platform.

The ideal candidate has 4 to 6 years of CRE experience at a reputable law firm, strong drafting and negotiation skills, and

Qualifications

• 4 to 6 years of commercial real estate experience at a reputable law firm.
• Hands on experience with acquisitions, dispositions and financings across multiple asset classes.
• Strong drafting and negotiation skills for purchase and sale, loan, lease and joint venture documents.
• Experience managing title, survey, environmental and zoning due diligence on sophisticated matters.
• Admission to the Illinois bar and willingness to work in the Chicago office 5 days per week.
• Competitive package aligned with comparable international firm real estate roles.
• Performance based bonus opportunity.
• Paid time off and firm recognized holidays.
• Retirement savings plan with firm supported options.

Responsibilities

• Structure and execute acquisitions, dispositions and financings across office, retail, logistics, healthcare, student housing and hospitality assets.
• Advise on operational and development matters for major real estate investors, developers, lenders and operators.
• Draft and negotiate purchase and sale agreements, loan documents, commercial leases and joint venture agreements.
• Lead and manage title, survey, environmental and zoning due diligence on complex transactions.
• Collaborate closely with partners and cross disciplinary teams to deliver commercially focused advice.

Skills

4-6 years experience

Acquisitions

Dispositions

Financings

Drafting and negotiating

Due diligence

Illinois bar

Chicago office 5 days/week

Job description

We Are Legal Revolution is working discreetly with a global full service firm with an international platform and highly regarded real estate practice seeking a mid level Commercial Real Estate Associate to join its Chicago, IL office.

This role offers direct access to sophisticated commercial real estate transactions across multiple asset classes, with meaningful responsibility on high value matters from day one. You will work closely with senior lawyers in a collaborative, training focused environment that supports long term progression on a well established international platform.

Company Highlights

• Benefit from a recognized international full service platform with strong rankings across real estate and corporate practices
• Join a highly regarded real estate team advising on complex, multi jurisdiction portfolios and development projects for institutional clients
• Leverage a broad global footprint that supports cross market transactions and national client relationships
• Work in a collaborative culture with strong mentorship, partner accessibility and cross practice teamwork
• Access structured training, professional development and global mobility programs that support clear long term career growth

The Role

• Structure and execute acquisitions, dispositions and financings across office, retail, logistics, healthcare, student housing and hospitality assets
• Advise on operational and development matters for major real estate investors, developers, lenders and operators
• Draft and negotiate purchase and sale agreements, loan documents, commercial leases and joint venture agreements
• Lead and manage title, survey, environmental and zoning due diligence on complex transactions
• Collaborate closely with partners and cross disciplinary teams to deliver commercially focused advice

Ideal Candidate Profile

The firm is seeking a mid level Commercial Real Estate Associate with:

• 4 to 6 years of commercial real estate experience at a reputable law firm
• Hands on experience with acquisitions, dispositions and financings across multiple asset classes
• Strong drafting and negotiation skills for purchase and sale, loan, lease and joint venture documents
• Experience managing title, survey, environmental and zoning due diligence on sophisticated matters
• Admission to the Illinois bar and willingness to work in the Chicago office 5 days per week
• Competitive package aligned with comparable international firm real estate roles
• Performance based bonus opportunity
• Paid time off and firm recognized holidays
• Retirement savings plan with firm supported options

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