Associate - Corporate Real Estate

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a highly qualified Associate for its Corporate Real Estate Practice in Chicago, IL. The role involves engaging in complex real estate transactions, including joint ventures, acquisitions, and commercial leasing. Candidates with substantial commercial leasing experience are particularly encouraged to apply.

Duties

• Engage in joint ventures, development projects, and real estate M&A.
• Participate in acquisitions, dispositions, and financings.
• Draft and review commercial leasing agreements.
• Collaborate with attorneys across various offices.

Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience.
• Experience in commercial leasing or related fields preferred.
• Strong drafting, analytical, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

Education

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

Certifications

• Admitted to practice law in Illinois or eligible for admission.

Skills

• Proficiency in legal research and writing.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Detail-oriented with strong problem-solving abilities.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health and wellness programs.
• Resources for family building and care.
• Support for health management 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.