Real Estate Finance Associate

TPO search; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Top-tier work exposure

Supportive culture

Firmwide resources

Competitive salary and bonus structure

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in Chicago is seeking a Real Estate Finance Associate to handle complex financing transactions. You will represent institutional lenders, draft and negotiate loan documents, and manage client relationships. The ideal candidate has 3 to 5 years of real estate finance experience, strong analytical and communication skills, and admission to the Illinois Bar. This role offers a competitive salary and supportive work culture focused on mentorship and professional growth.

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years of dedicated real estate finance experience.
• Experience with commercial real estate financing transactions.
• Proficiency with complex real estate documentation.
• Proficiency with complex real estate documentation, including loan agreements, mortgages, guarantees, and security instruments.
• Strong academic credentials and excellent drafting, analytical, and communication skills.
• Admission to the Illinois Bar (or eligibility to waive).

Responsibilities

• Represent lenders and firms in financing transactions.
• Draft and negotiate loan documents.
• Oversee due diligence and loan closings.
• Assist with structuring and closing single‑lender and syndicated loans.
• Manage client relationships and support broader real‑estate transactional needs.

Skills

Real estate finance experience

Loan origination and structuring

Document drafting

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Admission to the Illinois Bar

Job description

Real Estate Finance Associate – Chicago

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Job Details

• Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level
• Employment type: Full‑time
• Job function: Sales and Management
• Industries: Business Consulting and Services

Requirements

• 3 to 5 years of dedicated real estate finance experience
• Substantial experience representing lenders and/or borrowers in commercial real estate financing transactions
• Familiarity with loan origination, structuring, due diligence, and closing
• Proficiency with complex real estate documentation, including loan agreements, mortgages, guarantees, and security instruments
• Strong academic credentials and excellent drafting, analytical, and communication skills
• Admission to the Illinois Bar (or eligibility to waive)

Key Responsibilities

• Represent institutional lenders, banks, and private equity firms in financing transactions
• Draft and negotiate loan documents for acquisition, construction, and refinance deals
• Conduct and oversee due diligence, title and survey review, and loan closings
• Assist with structuring and closing single‑lender and syndicated loans
• Manage client relationships and support broader real‑estate transactional needs

Why Join?

• ✔ Top‑Tier Work – Exposure to high‑value, complex finance matters
• ✔ Supportive Culture – Collaborative team committed to mentorship and growth
• ✔ Firmwide Resources – Benefit from a national platform with cross‑practice support
• ✔ Strong Compensation – Competitive salary and bonus structure

About The Firm

Recognized as a leader in real estate and finance, this AmLaw 200 firm offers attorneys the chance to develop within a supportive and entrepreneurial environment. With deep roots in the Midwest and a national footprint, the firm values client service, innovation, and associate development.

How To Apply

To apply confidentially, please contact Freddie at [e-mail] with your resume and deal sheet.