Emerging Real Estate Associate – Chicago (Hybrid)

RemotePeople; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 225,000 - 235,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

Hybrid schedule: Chicago office Mon-Th

Mentorship for laterally moving assocs

Professional development opportunities

Work on high-profile matters

Job summary

RemotePeople, partnering with a leading Am Law 20 law firm in Chicago, seeks a Junior Real Estate Associate. The ideal candidate is based in Chicago, admitted in Illinois, and currently practicing in Real Estate at a peer BigLaw firm.

You will work on sophisticated commercial real estate matters, including M&A, joint ventures, acquisitions, dispositions, and fund formation, with a hybrid schedule and strong mentorship for laterally moving associates.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited U.S. law school is required.
• Preferably 2023, 2024 or 2025 law school graduate.
• Current or recent experience in the Real Estate practice of a peer BigLaw firm is desired.
• Admitted to practice law in Illinois is required.
• Strong academic credentials and exceptional analytical, writing and communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Work on a broad range of sophisticated commercial real estate matters including Real Estate M&A and private equity transactions.
• Draft and negotiate joint ventures, acquisitions, dispositions, and fund formation.
• Handle leasing, development and investment transactions across multiple asset classes.

Skills

Analytical writing

Communication skills

Real estate experience

Chicago-based

Start within 4–6 weeks

Education

J.D. from an accredited U.S. law school

2023–2025 graduate preferred

Job description

RemotePeople, partnering with a leading Am Law 20 law firm in Chicago, seeks a Junior Real Estate Associate. The ideal candidate is based in Chicago, admitted in Illinois, and currently practicing in Real Estate at a peer BigLaw firm.

You will work on sophisticated commercial real estate matters, including M&A, joint ventures, acquisitions, dispositions, and fund formation, with a hybrid schedule and strong mentorship for laterally moving associates.