Real Estate Investment & Finance Associate

Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 235,000 - 440,000; Full time

Job summary

Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP in Chicago is seeking an associate for its Real Estate Investment and Finance group. The role focuses on complex real estate debt and equity transactions and drafting transactional documents.

Qualified candidates have 3–5 years of experience at a recognized law firm and must be admitted to the Illinois State Bar or eligible for waiver. The salary range signals a senior associate level in a major market.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of complex commercial real estate experience at a recognized law firm.
• Admission to the Illinois State Bar or eligible for waiver.
• Experience with real estate debt and equity transactions and drafting transactional documents.
• Experience with title and survey due diligence and managing closings.

Responsibilities

• Draft equity operating documents, loan documents and purchase and sale agreements.
• Manage all aspects of transactional closings.
• Conduct transactional due diligence including title and survey matters.

Skills

Real estate debt & equity transactions

Transactional document drafting

Transactional due diligence

Closing the transactional process

Education

Illinois Bar admission or Waiver eligible

Juris Doctor (JD) or equivalent

Job description

Overview

• Required experience includes real estate debt and equity transactions.
• Must have experience drafting transactional documents, including equity operating documents, loan documents, and purchase and sale agreements.
• Candidates need experience with transactional due diligence review, specifically including title and survey matters.
• The role requires the ability to manage all aspects of transactional closings.

Posting details

Katten, a global Am Law 100 firm, is seeking an associate to join its Real Estate Investment and Finance group in the Chicago office.

Qualified candidates will have 3-5 years of complex commercial real estate experience at a nationally or regionally recognized law firm and be admitted to the Illinois State Bar or eligible for submission on waiver. Required experience should include experience with real estate debt and equity transactions, drafting transactional documents, including equity operating documents, loan documents and purchase and sale agreements, experience with transactional due diligence review, including title and survey matters, and the ability to manage all aspects of transactional closings. Our ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment, demonstrate sound judgment, and take ownership of work assignment responsibilities.

The estimated salary range for this role is $235,000 - $440,000. Salary determinations are made based on numerous factors, such as, but not limited to experience/job history and class/graduation year.