Commercial Real Estate Associate Attorney

Orion Placement; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 260,000 - 390,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Vision insurance

Job summary

Confidential Employer in Chicago seeks a talented Commercial Real Estate Associate Attorney to join our team and play a key role in sophisticated real estate transactions.

The position involves representing owners, developers, sponsors, and investment managers in acquisitions, dispositions, joint ventures, and financing, with a hybrid work schedule and opportunities for meaningful client exposure.

Qualifications

• Active Illinois Bar admission required.
• 2+ years of commercial real estate transactional experience.
• Experience representing real estate owners, developers, sponsors, or investment managers.
• Strong contract drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills.
• Ability to manage multiple transactions and collaborate with clients and colleagues.
• Experience with joint ventures, acquisitions, dispositions, or real estate financing is highly valued.

Responsibilities

• Represent property owners, developers, sponsors, and investment managers in commercial real estate transactions.
• Assist with acquisitions, dispositions, joint ventures, and commercial real estate financing matters.
• Draft, review, and negotiate purchase agreements, joint venture agreements, financing documents, and other transactional contracts.
• Conduct legal due diligence and help structure transactions that support clients' business objectives.
• Collaborate with partners and clients to manage transactions from initial negotiations through closing.
• Provide practical legal guidance while helping clients navigate complex real estate matters.

Skills

Contract drafting

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Multi-transaction management

Education

Illinois Bar admission

Job description

Pay: $260,000.00 - $390,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Join a respected law firm and work on sophisticated commercial real estate transactions for prominent business clients.
• Play a meaningful role in high-value acquisitions, dispositions, joint ventures, and real estate financing transactions.
• Work directly with experienced attorneys and clients while building your transactional expertise.
• Enjoy a flexible hybrid schedule that supports collaboration and work-life balance.
• Advance your career in a collaborative environment with meaningful responsibility, professional growth, and discretionary bonus opportunities.

Location

Chicago, IL - Hybrid. Enjoy the flexibility of a hybrid work schedule while collaborating with a talented legal team in Chicago.

Compensation: $260,000 to $390,000 annually, based on experience, plus discretionary bonus eligibility.

Note

Applicants must be admitted to the Illinois Bar and have 2+ years of commercial real estate transactional experience, including representing real estate owners, developers, sponsors, or investment managers in commercial real estate transactions.

About Us

Confidential Employer.

We are an established law firm dedicated to helping businesses and investors navigate sophisticated legal and commercial matters. Our real estate team combines exceptional legal expertise with a practical, collaborative approach. We believe in giving our attorneys the opportunity to take ownership of meaningful work, develop lasting client relationships, and grow their careers.

Job Description

We're seeking a talented Commercial Real Estate Associate Attorney to join our Chicago team and play an important role in sophisticated real estate transactions.

• Represent property owners, developers, sponsors, and investment managers in commercial real estate transactions.
• Assist with acquisitions, dispositions, joint ventures, and commercial real estate financing matters.
• Draft, review, and negotiate purchase agreements, joint venture agreements, financing documents, and other transactional contracts.
• Conduct legal due diligence and help structure transactions that support clients' business objectives.
• Collaborate with partners and clients to manage transactions from initial negotiations through closing.
• Provide practical legal guidance while helping clients navigate complex real estate matters.

Qualifications

• Active Illinois Bar admission required.
• 2+ years of commercial real estate transactional experience.
• Experience representing real estate owners, developers, sponsors, or investment managers.
• Strong contract drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills.
• Ability to manage multiple transactions and collaborate effectively with clients and colleagues.
• Experience with joint ventures, acquisitions, dispositions, or real estate financing is highly valued.

Why You Will Love Working Here

We offer an environment where talented attorneys can build rewarding careers while working on sophisticated transactions with experienced colleagues. You'll enjoy meaningful client exposure, professional development, collaborative teamwork, and opportunities to take on increasing responsibility.

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance