Mid-level Real Estate Associate

Lateral Link; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 250,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus eligibility

Full benefits

Direct partner reporting

Job summary

Lateral Link is partnering with a prestigious Chicago law firm to recruit a Midlevel Real Estate Associate skilled in sophisticated commercial leasing. The ideal candidate will handle landlord- and tenant-side leasing across office, industrial, and retail sectors, with a strong emphasis on office leasing, and will manage transactions with minimal supervision.

Strong writing and communication skills are essential, and the position offers direct reporting to a partner, with robust professional

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of commercial real estate experience.
• Landlord- and tenant-side leasing experience across office, industrial, and retail.
• Focus on sophisticated office leasing (preferred).
• Ability to run a transaction with minimal supervision.
• Strong writing and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage sophisticated commercial leasing transactions from start to finish.
• Draft, review, and negotiate lease documents.
• Coordinate with clients, partners, and internal teams to close deals.

Skills

Real estate leasing

Drafting & Negotiation

Client communication

Job description

Lateral Link is working with a highly regarded Chicago law firm seeking a Midlevel Real Estate Associate focused on sophisticated commercial leasing.

The firm’s Chambers-ranked, national Real Estate group offers sophisticated work, real responsibility, and a collaborative, entrepreneurial culture.

The ideal candidate will have:

• 3–5 years of commercial real estate experience
• Landlord- and tenant-side leasing experience across office, industrial, and retail, including work for REITs and institutional owners
• A focus on sophisticated office leasing (preferred)
• The ability to run a transaction with minimal supervision
• Strong writing and communication skills

Why consider it?

• Direct reporting to a highly respected partner
• Strong professional development and advancement opportunities
• $250,000–$300,000 base, plus bonus eligibility and full benefits