Corporate Real Estate Associate

BCG Attorney Search; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & wellness programs

Family building resources

Retirement savings plans

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search in Chicago, IL seeks an Associate for its Corporate Real Estate Practice. The role focuses on complex real estate transactions, including acquisitions, joint ventures, and commercial leasing.

Candidates should have at least 2 years of real estate experience, a JD from an accredited law school, and Illinois admission or eligibility. The firm offers a collaborative environment with opportunities to work with attorneys across the firm on high‑profile matters.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in real estate law.
• Experience in commercial leasing or specialized leasing transactions preferred.
• Strong drafting, analytical, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with attorneys locally and across the firm on real estate transactions.
• Draft and review legal documents related to real estate transactions.
• Advise clients on acquisitions, dispositions, and financings.
• Participate in joint ventures and development projects.

Skills

Communication skills

Legal research & writing

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

A law firm seeks a highly qualified Associate for its Corporate Real Estate Practice in Chicago, IL. The role involves engaging in complex real estate transactions, including joint ventures, acquisitions, and commercial leasing. This is an exciting opportunity for attorneys with substantial experience in commercial leasing or specialized areas like data center leasing.

Duties

• Collaborate with attorneys locally and across the firm on real estate transactions.
• Draft and review legal documents related to real estate transactions.
• Advise clients on acquisitions, dispositions, and financings.
• Participate in joint ventures and development projects.

Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in real estate law.
• Experience in commercial leasing or specialized leasing transactions preferred.
• Strong drafting, analytical, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.

Certifications

• Admitted to practice law in Illinois or eligible for admission.

Skills

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in legal research and writing.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving abilities.
• Comprehensive health and wellness programs.
• Resources for family building and caregiving.
• Retirement savings plans.

The Midwest law office started their legal practice thirty years ago. More than one-hundred skilled attorneys are on staff. Areas of specialization are transactional and litigation law. Practice areas are comprehensive. Asset-based lending, bank financing, benefits-compensation, capital markets, environmental litigation, securities litigation-professional liability and transactional tax are some of their practice disciplines. Hospitality, financial services, energy and healthcare are a few of their practice industries. The Midwest practice is known for their legal prowess in tax matters of renewable energy projects.