Real Estate Finance Associate Attorney

Job Overview: A law firm in Chicago, IL, is seeking a skilled Real Estate Finance Associate Attorney with 2-4 years of experience to join their team. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience representing lenders and investors in various real estate finance transactions, including permanent, construction, and mezzanine loans, with a preference for involvement in diverse property types such as health care, auto, commercial, office, multifamily, retail, and industrial properties. The candidate should also possess proficiency in closing acquisitions and dispositions and negotiating commercial leases across different sectors. The role requires the ability to thrive as part of a team and independently in a dynamic and intellectually stimulating work environment.

Duties:

• Represent lenders and investors in real estate finance transactions, including permanent, construction, and mezzanine loans.
• Handle acquisitions and dispositions of real estate assets.
• Negotiate commercial leases for office, retail, warehouse, and industrial properties.
• Collaborate effectively with colleagues and clients to achieve successful outcomes.
• Conduct legal research and analysis as necessary to support transactions and client needs.

Requirements:

• 2-4 years of real estate finance experience.
• Experience representing lenders and investors in various real estate finance transactions.
• Proficiency in closing acquisitions and dispositions.
• Strong negotiation skills for commercial lease agreements.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and intellectually challenging environment.
• J.D. degree (or equivalent) with strong academic credentials.
• Admitted in (and in good standing with), or taking steps to become admitted in Illinois.

Education and Certifications:

• J.D. degree (or equivalent).

Skills:

• Strong understanding of real estate finance transactions.
• Excellent negotiation and communication skills.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
• Analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks effectively.
• Proficiency in legal research and analysis.

Here is a premier mid-sized law firm, with sophisticated practice in corporate, labor and employment, and litigation. It has one of the most successful and prestigious intellectual property (including patent prosecution and litigation), M&A, finance/commercial lending and investment services (mutual fund, etc.) practices in the nation. With a couple of offices in the East Coast, and a main office in Chicago, this firm is a powerhouse when it comes to technological and financial and finance matters. Its clients range from Fortune 500 corporations, other private and public companies, startups, banks and other financial institutions, securities brokers and dealers, mutual funds, investment advisers, insurance companies, multi-employer benefit plans, manufacturers, universities, school districts, municipalities, utilities, health care institutions, trade and professional associations, not-for-profit organizations, and individuals. Client contact is early, and you are expected to produce and work hard from the first day. Everyone takes their jobs very seriously, but mentorship and guidance is available for those who seek it. The pay is competitive with the largest law firms in Chicago, and the firm provides merit-based bonuses to avoid strict lock-step compensation. Top grades from top law schools are required. For someone who wants to be a part of an innovative, yet prestigious law firm that has superb reputation and sophisticated practice that rivals the large firms in town, this is your place.