Commercial Real Estate Associate — Global Platform, Chicago

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 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