Real Estate Associate

Real Estate AssociateChicago | 3rd–7th Year AssociatesAn excellent opportunity for a Mid/Senior level Real Estate Associate to join a top-ranked law firm in Chicago.The team advises leading developers, private equity firms, institutional investors, lenders and other sophisticated clients on a broad range of complex real estate matters. The role offers exposure to high-value transactions and the opportunity to work closely with experienced practitioners and clients across the full real estate lifecycle.The RoleAdvising clients on a broad range of commercial real estate mattersHandling complex acquisitions, dispositions, development and financing transactionsAdvising private equity firms, institutional investors, developers and other real estate investorsDrafting and negotiating purchase and sale agreements, joint venture agreements, leases and other real estate documentationAdvising on real estate finance transactions, including acquisition and development financingSupporting clients on real estate development, investment and portfolio mattersConducting due diligence and identifying and managing transaction-related risksWorking directly with clients, opposing counsel, lenders and other transaction stakeholdersCollaborating with colleagues across the firm's Corporate, Finance, Tax and Private Equity practicesCandidate Profile3+ years' experience in Real Estate lawStrong experience in commercial real estate transactionsExperience with acquisitions, dispositions, development, leasing and/or real estate finance preferredStrong drafting, negotiation and analytical skillsExperience at a leading law firm preferred, although strong candidates from specialist or mid-sized real estate practices will also be consideredComfortable taking ownership of matters and managing competing deadlinesStrong academic and professional credentialsIllinois Bar admission preferredCommercially minded, organised and able to work effectively as part of a teamWhat's on OfferMarket-leading compensation and benefitsExposure to sophisticated, high-value real estate transactionsDirect access to leading practitioners in the fieldExcellent training, mentorship and career progressionA collaborative and high-performing teamThe opportunity to work with leading developers, investors, private equity sponsors and institutional clients