High-Impact Real Estate Transactions Associate

Distinct | North America; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Distinct | North America in Chicago is seeking a Commercial Real Estate Transactions Associate with 4–6 years of experience to take a central role in transactions.

The role involves leading key stages of acquisitions and sales, drafting and negotiating purchase agreements, overseeing due diligence, supporting debt and equity financing, and coordinating with clients, lenders, brokers, and opposing counsel to move complex deals to closing.

Qualifications

• 4 to 6 years of commercial real estate transactional experience.
• Illinois Bar admission or the ability to obtain admission.
• Experience managing substantial elements of transactions independently.
• Strong contract drafting and negotiation ability.
• Confident communication with clients and commercial counterparties.
• Sound judgment balancing legal protection with the commercial objective.

Responsibilities

• Lead key stages of commercial property acquisitions and sales
• Prepare and negotiate purchase agreements and closing documents
• Oversee due diligence and keep transactions progressing to timetable
• Support debt and equity financing arrangements
• Advise on development projects and related commercial issues
• Work directly with clients, lenders, investors, brokers, and opposing counsel
• Coordinate the different parties required to complete complex transactions

Job description

Distinct | North America in Chicago is seeking a Commercial Real Estate Transactions Associate with 4–6 years of experience to take a central role in transactions.

The role involves leading key stages of acquisitions and sales, drafting and negotiating purchase agreements, overseeing due diligence, supporting debt and equity financing, and coordinating with clients, lenders, brokers, and opposing counsel to move complex deals to closing.