Real Estate Finance Associate

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a mid-level associate to join the loan servicing and asset management team within the Real Estate Finance group in Chicago, IL. The ideal candidate will have a strong academic background, relevant law firm or clerking experience, and excellent research, writing, and communication skills.

Duties

• Manage loan servicing consent transactions and loan modifications.
• Handle loan sales and other asset management matters.
• Collaborate with team members to support national practice growth.
• Navigate complex real estate finance subject matter effectively.

Requirements

• 3+ years of broad real estate finance experience.
• Exposure to CMBS, CRE CLOs, and other securitized products preferred.
• Ambition and team-orientation to support practice growth.
• JD and active bar admission in the practicing jurisdiction.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree.

Certifications

• Active bar admission in the practicing jurisdiction.

Skills

• Strong research, writing, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage complex transactions and asset management tasks.

Benefits

• Medical insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Disability insurance.
• Voluntary insurance including vision.
• 401(k) plan.
• Paid time off.

Ranked as one of the Best Client Relationships firm and as one of the top Best Known Firms in the nation, the attorneys in this firm are invested in understanding their clients? businesses from all angels, including the risks, challenges, and issues affecting their industries. This AmLaw 100 firm values diversity and inclusion. Attorneys strive to build true partnerships with the firm?s clients. The firm invests in its associates by providing opportunities for professional development based on each person?s desired career path. The goal is to give each individual the opportunity to achieve their best and take pride in their performance and quality of work. Compensation at this firm is competitive with peer firms in the region.