Real Estate Finance Associate Attorney

A law firm is seeking a Real Estate Finance Associate Attorney for their Chicago, IL office. This position entails handling commercial real estate transactions, including acquisition, disposition, financing, and leasing.

Job Overview:

The Real Estate Finance Associate Attorney will focus on commercial real estate transactions, including documenting and closing acquisitions, dispositions, financings, and leases. This role requires 2-4 years of commercial real estate law experience and a strong academic background, with admission to the Illinois Bar.

Duties:

• Documenting and closing commercial real estate transactions, including acquisitions, dispositions, and financings.
• Handling office, retail, and industrial leasing matters, with potential experience in development and ground leasing considered a plus.
• Conducting legal research, due diligence, and title review for real estate transactions.
• Drafting and negotiating transactional documents, contracts, and agreements.
• Providing legal counsel and support to clients on real estate matters, including regulatory compliance and risk assessment.
• Collaborating with other attorneys and stakeholders within the firm to deliver comprehensive legal services to clients.

Requirements:

• 2-4 years of commercial real estate law experience.
• Strong understanding of real estate finance, leasing, and transactional matters.
• J.D. degree from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the Illinois Bar or eligibility for admission in good standing.

Education & Certifications:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the Bar in Illinois.

Skills:

• Proficiency in documenting and closing commercial real estate transactions.
• Excellent negotiation and contract drafting skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities effectively.
• Detail-oriented with a focus on accuracy and quality of work.

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.