Transactional CRE Associate: Fast-Track to Partnership

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

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.