Real Estate Finance Associate – Am Law 200 Firm

McCormack Schreiber Legal Search; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 240,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

An established international Am Law firm in Chicago seeks a mid-level associate real estate finance lawyer with 3-5 years of relevant experience. The firm offers a supportive environment for career development and opportunities to engage in business development and client-facing activities.

Benefits

Strong support for associates in career development

Opportunity to pursue pro bono work

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of real estate finance experience including acquisitions, dispositions, and closings.
• Experience representing investors and lenders in permanent, construction, and mezzanine loan transactions.
• Experience negotiating commercial leases (industrial, warehouse, retail, and office).

Responsibilities

• Represent clients in real estate finance matters in both private and public markets.
• Assist with acquisition and disposition closings for various property types.
• Negotiate commercial leases.

Skills

Real estate finance experience

Negotiation

Education

Excellent academic credentials

Job description

About the Position:
We are working with an established international Am Law firm headquartered in Chicago that has an active need for a real estate finance lawyer (3-5 yrs) to join its busy practice as a mid-level associate. This practice represents Fortune 500 companies, lenders, borrowers, tenants, owners, and investors in a range of real estate finance transactions involving an array of properties. This is an excellent opportunity to join an established firm that strongly supports associates in their career development.

Highlights:
· Named among the “Best Companies to Work For” (law firm category) by U.S. News & World Report
· Firm strongly supports associates in pursuing pro bono work
· Opportunity to participate in business development and client-facing activities

Responsibilities:
· Represent clients in both private and public markets in a range of real estate finance matters
· Represent lenders and investors in construction, permanent, and mezzanine loan matters
· Assist with acquisition and disposition closings for retail, office, warehouse, and industrial spaces
· Negotiate commercial leases

Required Qualifications:
· 3-5years of real estate finance experience including acquisitions, dispositions, and closings
· Experience representing investors and lenders in permanent, construction, and mezzanine loan transactions
· Experience negotiating commercial leases (industrial, warehouse, retail, and office)
· Excellent academic credentials

Location:
Chicago, IL (Hybrid)

Compensation:
The anticipated salary range for this position is $240,000 – $280,000.

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