Associate - Corporate Real Estate

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a highly qualified associate for its Corporate Real Estate Practice in Chicago, IL. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of three years of experience in complex real estate transactions, including joint ventures, development projects, acquisitions, dispositions, and financings.

Duties

• Assist in the execution of complex real estate transactions.
• Collaborate with attorneys across various offices.
• Draft and review legal documents with precision.
• Provide strategic advice to clients in the real estate sector.

Requirements

• Minimum of three years of relevant experience.
• Strong drafting, analytical, and organizational skills.
• Understanding of real estate investing business.

Education

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

Certifications

• Admitted to practice law in the state of Illinois.

Skills

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Proficiency in legal research and writing.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health and wellness programs.
• Resources for family building and care.
• Support for financial planning and future savings.

The Midwest law office started their legal practice thirty years ago. More than one-hundred skilled attorneys are on staff. Areas of specialization are transactional and litigation law. Practice areas are comprehensive. Asset-based lending, bank financing, benefits-compensation, capital markets, environmental litigation, securities litigation-professional liability and transactional tax are some of their practice disciplines. Hospitality, financial services, energy and healthcare are a few of their practice industries. The Midwest practice is known for their legal prowess in tax matters of renewable energy projects.