Real Estate Transactions Associate | Chicago, IL

We Are Legal Revolution; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 215,000 - 255,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Job summary

A national legal recruitment firm in Downtown Chicago is seeking a Senior Recruitment Consultant to facilitate commercial real estate transactions. Ideal candidates should hold a Juris Doctor (JD) and possess 3–6 years of relevant experience at a law firm or in-house legal team. The role promises exposure to complex projects and client interactions from the outset, with a supportive environment. A competitive compensation of $215,000 to $255,000 awaits, along with medical and vision insurance and a 401(k).

Qualifications

• 3–6 years of commercial real estate or real estate finance experience, ideally at a law firm or in-house legal team.
• Strong drafting and negotiation skills.
• Experience with acquisitions, dispositions, leasing, and mortgage lending.

Responsibilities

• Handle a wide range of commercial real estate transactions including acquisitions, dispositions, and financings.
• Engage in complex, multi-state projects and direct client contact from day one.

Skills

Drafting skills

Negotiation skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

US Senior Recruitment Consultant - helping you find your dream job and companies find the best talent 🚀

📍 Location: Downtown Chicago (Hybrid)

💰 Compensation: $215,000 to $255,000

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

• ✅ Work directly with major institutional investors, developers, and lenders on sophisticated deals
• 🏢 Hybrid setup with a modern office in the heart of Chicago
• 💬 Supportive, collaborative team with excellent mentorship and clear advancement paths
• ⚖️ National firm environment that still maintains balance, flexibility, and respect for personal time
• 🌱 Real opportunity to grow toward partnership within a structured, transparent career path

About the Role

You will handle a wide range of commercial real estate transactions, including acquisitions, dispositions, financings, joint ventures, and leasing matters. The position offers exposure to complex, multi-state projects and direct client contact from day one.

What We Are Looking For

• Juris Doctor (JD)
• 3–6 years of commercial real estate or real estate finance experience, ideally at a law firm or in-house legal team
• Strong drafting, negotiation skills
• Experience with acquisitions, dispositions, leasing, and mortgage lending
• Ability to meet a billable requirement of 1,800 hours annually
• Attorneys coming from larger firms seeking a more balanced environment
• Boutique firm attorneys looking for access to larger clients and multi-practice support
• Collaborative and professional personality with strong interpersonal skills

📩 Interested? Apply confidentially or message for more details about this opportunity.

Seniority Level

Associate

Employment Type

Full-time

Job Function

Legal

IndustriesLegal Services

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)