Real Estate Attorney

Larson Maddox; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 215,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Defined promotional path

Mentorship from senior leadership

PTO plan

Job summary

A reputable law firm in Chicago is seeking a mid-level associate attorney to join their Real Estate Practice. The role involves handling sophisticated real estate transactions and offers a hybrid work model with mentorship from senior leadership. Candidates should have over 4 years of experience in commercial real-estate law and must be admitted to the Illinois Bar. This position offers a competitive salary and defined path to partnership.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in commercial real-estate law, ideally within a law firm setting.
• Demonstrated experience handling real-estate transactions including leasing, financing, development, and construction.
• Strong understanding of real-estate finance and lending practices.

Responsibilities

• Represent national and regional real estate owners in transactions.
• Advise lenders on real-estate related lending matters.
• Draft and negotiate purchase and sale agreements and lease documents.
• Manage complex transactions from inception through closing.
• Collaborate with clients and third parties for successful outcomes.

Skills

Commercial real-estate law

Real-estate transactions

Real-estate finance

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

Juris Doctor from an accredited law school

Admission to the Illinois Bar

Job description

Associate Vice President, Head of Private Practice Transactions

A highly regarded client in the real estate sector is seeking a mid-level associate or counsel level attorney, with 4+ years of relevant experience to join their dynamic Real Estate Practice in Chicago. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated legal professional to work on sophisticated real estate matters in a collaborative and client-focused environment. A defined promotional path and mentorship from senior leadership will be offered from the start. The role sits in a hybrid (2 days in office) structure in Chicago.

Key Responsibilities

• Represent national and regional real estate owners, developers, and investors in a broad range of transactions, including acquisitions, dispositions, leasing, development, and construction.
• Advise institutional and private lenders on construction and acquisition financing, as well as other real‑estate related lending matters.
• Take an active role in drafting and negotiating purchase and sale agreements, lease documents, loan agreements, development contracts, and closing documentation.
• Manage complex transactions from inception through closing with minimal supervision.
• Collaborate effectively with clients, colleagues, and third parties to ensure timely and successful outcomes.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in commercial real‑estate law, ideally within a law firm setting.
• Demonstrated experience handling real‑estate transactions, including leasing, financing, development, and construction.
• Strong understanding of real‑estate finance and lending practices.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Admission to the Illinois Bar is required.
• Graduated with a Juris Doctor from an accredited law school.
• Hybrid work structure (2 days in office requirement)
• Defined promotional path to partnership
• Mentorship from senior leadership
• Competitive compensation and PTO plan

Base Pay Range

$215,000.00/yr - $300,000.00/yr

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Senior level: Mid‑Senior level. Employment type: Full‑time. Job function: Legal. Industries: Law Practice and Legal Services.