Transactional Commercial Real Estate Associate — Chicago

We Are Legal Revolution; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 180,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Voice in strategy and client outcomes

Prestige work without burnout

Established client base across industries

Job summary

A leading law firm in Chicago is seeking an experienced attorney for a role focused on commercial real estate transactions and finance. This position offers the opportunity to work directly with senior partners and build a pathway toward partnership without the bureaucracy of traditional Big Law. Candidates must have 3-5 years PQE, a JD from a top law school, and a strong background in drafting and transaction experience. Apply to join a firm that values your voice and offers prestige work without burnout.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years PQE in commercial real estate transactions.
• Big Law training from AmLaw 100 or strong regional equivalent.
• Proven drafting and transaction experience.

Responsibilities

• Work directly with senior partners in a Chambers-recognized practice.
• Build a real pathway toward partnership.
• Manage sophisticated work without Big Law pressure.

Skills

Commercial real estate transactions

Real estate finance

Drafting experience

Transaction experience

Law review or moot court experience

Education

JD from Top 10–14 law school

Job description

Base pay range

$180,000.00/yr - $200,000.00/yr

Opportunity

At this firm, you will:

• 🏢 Work directly with senior partners, not get buried under layers
• ⚖ Join a Chambers-recognized practice
• 🚀 Build a real pathway toward partnership
• 📈 Work with international, corporate and financial clients
• 💡 Do sophisticated work without Big Law bureaucracy or billing-pressure culture

What We Are Looking For

Must-Haves (Non-Negotiable)

• ✔ 3–5 years PQE
• ✔ Commercial real estate transactions + real estate finance (core work)
• ✔ Big Law training – AmLaw 100 or strong regional equivalent
• ✔ JD from Top 10–14 (Top 20 considered for standout candidates)
• ✔ Proven drafting and transaction experience

What Will Make You Stand Out

• ⭐ Law review, top-of-class academics, or moot court
• ⭐ Experience leading components of deals with autonomy
• ⭐ Specific lending/finance background

Automatic No-Gos

• 🚫 No prior Big Law or top-tier real estate practice exposure
• • Scales up further

Why Candidates Love This Firm

Unlike Big Law, here you are not a number.

This firm offers:

• 📣 A voice in strategy and client outcomes
• 🥇 Prestige work without prestige-shaped burnout
• 🌍 An established client base spanning industries and geographies

How to Apply

If you meet the core experience and academic profile and want meaningful work, genuine growth, and balanced expectations, we would love to speak with you.

🔗 Apply now or reach out confidentially to learn more.