Real Estate Investment and Finance Associate

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a mid-level Real Estate Investment and Finance Associate to join its Chicago, Illinois office. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of complex commercial real estate experience and be admitted to the Illinois State Bar or eligible for submission on waiver.

Duties

• Handle real estate debt and equity transactions.
• Draft transactional documents, including equity operating documents, loan documents, and purchase and sale agreements.
• Conduct transactional due diligence, including title and survey reviews.
• Manage all aspects of transactional closings.
• Demonstrate sound judgment and take ownership of work assignments.

Requirements

• 3-5 years of complex commercial real estate experience.
• Admitted to the Illinois State Bar or eligible for submission on waiver.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree.

Certifications

• Admitted to the Illinois State Bar.

Skills

• Strong transactional document drafting skills.
• Ability to manage transactional closings independently.
• Excellent judgment and responsibility in work assignments.

Benefits

Providing sophisticated top-quality legal representation nationally and globally, this full-service law firm offers services in areas of corporate, financial services, litigation, real estate, commercial finance, intellectual property, and trusts and estates. The firm's clients include public and private companies, Fortune 100, government and nonprofit organizations, and individuals. The firm has a collaborative and collegial environment where the most talented team of lawyers and professionals create creative and strategic solutions for clients' needs. In addition, the firm has an innovative team that provides strategies using new processes and software. The firm is committed to providing pro bono service and sponsoring a variety of programs that support education, arts and culture, health and welfare, and human rights. Focused on attracting diverse talents the firm provides various training and mentoring programs for professional growth. This nationally recognized firm has all the features of a successful law firm: highly skilled attorneys, amazing staff, a supportive work environment, and a competitive salary with great benefits.