Real Estate Associate

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Real Estate Associate in Chicago, Illinois. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of three years of experience in real estate transactions, including acquisitions, dispositions, lending, joint ventures, leasing, construction, development, land use, entitlements, and low-income housing tax credit transactions.

Duties

• Manage real estate transactions from inception to completion.
• Draft and negotiate agreements related to acquisitions and dispositions.
• Advise clients on joint ventures and leasing matters.
• Handle construction and development projects.
• Assist with land use and entitlement processes.

Requirements

• Minimum of three years of relevant real estate experience.
• Admitted to practice law in Illinois or eligible for prompt admission.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.

Certifications

• Licensed to practice law in Illinois.

Skills

• Strong analytical and negotiation skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Proficiency in managing multiple projects simultaneously.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits program.
• Bonus eligibility.

A kinder and gentler, preeminent international law firm, with clients that are the envy of any firm. Large, enthusiastic firm offering full-service practice to mega corporations, governmental entities and other important clients. Very prestigious, that has a reputation in corporate and finance that rivals if not surpass any of the mega-New York powerhouse law firms. In addition to corporate and finance matters, the firms strong practice groups include its litigation, real estate, commercial, intellectual property, tax, securities, antitrust, environmental, trusts & estates, healthcare and bankruptcy departments. The firms atmosphere is absolutely fantastic for its size, values its associates, provides superb mentoring and provides enough resources and support to enable each of its associates to succeed. Like any other large mega firm, to become partner, you have to be loyal, work hard and produce top-quality work, but unlike other firms, this jewel does not require its associates to have business. Perhaps the reason is that the firm has enough work to keep everyone busy and productive. Compensation is top of the market, but you are expected to earn it by putting long hours. It hires from the top law schools in the nation and requires superior academic credentials. These global gladiators, with clients and attorneys around the world, are anxious to hire the best and the brightest attorneys.