Real Estate Associate

Winston Taylor LLP; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 180,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Winston Taylor LLP in Chicago is seeking a real estate associate with at least three years of experience to join our growing Real Estate Practice.

Ideal candidate will have experience representing owners, developers, sponsors and investment managers in sophisticated CRE transactions, including joint ventures, acquisitions, dispositions, and sponsor financing; strong drafting and negotiation skills; ability to manage substantial components of transactions; proactive, detail‑oriented, and

Qualifications

• 3+ years of real estate deal experience representing owners, developers, sponsors and investment managers.
• Experience with joint ventures, acquisitions, dispositions and sponsor-side financing.
• Strong drafting and negotiation skills and commercial judgment.

Responsibilities

• Draft and negotiate sophisticated commercial real estate agreements.
• Manage substantial components of complex real estate transactions.
• Take ownership of assignments and communicate effectively with deal teams.
• Collaborate across practice areas and with partners and clients.

Skills

Drafting

Negotiation

Commercial judgment

Transaction management

Ownership

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Strong academic background

Illinois Bar admission or eligible

Job description

Overview

• Required experience includes representing real estate owners, developers, sponsors, and investment managers in sophisticated commercial real estate transactions, with a particular focus on joint ventures, acquisitions and dispositions, and sponsor-side financing transactions.
• Prior large law firm experience is preferred.
• The role is part of Winston Taylor LLP's growing Real Estate Practice.

Posting details

Practice Area: Real Estate

Winston Taylor LLP is seeking a real estate associate with at least three years of experience to join our growing Chicago Real Estate Practice. The ideal candidate will have meaningful experience representing real estate owners, developers, sponsors and investment managers in sophisticated commercial real estate transactions, with a particular focus on joint ventures, acquisitions and dispositions, and sponsor-side financing transactions. Candidates should have strong drafting and negotiation skills, sound commercial judgment, and the ability to manage substantial components of transactions. We are looking for a proactive, detail‑oriented self‑starter who takes ownership of assignments, communicates effectively and works collaboratively across deal teams and practice areas. This is an excellent opportunity for an associate who is excited to assume meaningful responsibility, work directly with experienced partners and sophisticated clients, and contribute to the continued growth of a strong and expanding real estate practice. Prior large law firm experience is preferred but not required. Candidates should have a strong academic background and must be admitted to, or eligible for admission to, the Illinois Bar.

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences.

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