Real Estate Transactions Associate | Chicago, IL

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

Job summary

A national law firm in Chicago is seeking a Senior Recruitment Consultant to manage commercial real estate transactions. This hybrid role requires a Juris Doctor and offers exposure to high-profile deals along with a supportive team environment. Ideal candidates will have 3–6 years of relevant experience and strong interpersonal skills, providing a pathway towards partnership.

Qualifications

• 3–6 years of commercial real estate or real estate finance experience, ideally at a law firm or in-house legal team.
• Experience with acquisitions, dispositions, leasing, and mortgage lending.
• Ability to meet a billable requirement of 1,800 hours annually.

Responsibilities

• Handle a wide range of commercial real estate transactions including acquisitions, dispositions, financings, joint ventures, and leasing matters.
• Expose to complex, multi-state projects and direct client contact from day one.

Skills

Strong drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills

Collaborative and professional personality

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, and analytical 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

Industries

• Legal Services