Join a Chicago practice working at the intersection of investment fund formation and commercial real estate. This professional-track position offers a 3–6 year attorney the opportunity to draft and negotiate core fund documents and contribute to a broad range of real estate transactions.
The Work
- Draft and negotiate organizational documents for investment funds, supporting matters from formation through completion of fund documentation.
- Prepare and negotiate investor side letters, addressing investor-specific terms and related fund requirements.
- Handle commercial real estate purchase and sale agreements, working on transaction documents for acquisitions and dispositions.
- Draft and negotiate leasing and real estate financing documents as part of a varied commercial real estate practice.
- Prepare and negotiate joint venture agreements for real estate ventures and related investment structures.
- Contribute to secondary transactions when relevant; experience with secondaries is a plus.
- Communicate effectively with clients and colleagues, manage deadlines and competing priorities, and deliver careful, timely written work.
What You Bring
- Three to six years of relevant legal experience in fund formation, commercial real estate, real estate finance, joint ventures, or a combination of these areas.
- Experience drafting and negotiating fund organizational documents and investor side letters.
- Experience with commercial real estate transaction documents, such as purchase, sale, leasing, financing, or joint venture agreements.
- Strong analytical and writing skills, attention to detail, and sound business judgment.
- Ability to organize work, manage competing priorities, and meet deadlines while maintaining high-quality work product.
- Ability to work collaboratively and independently and communicate effectively with clients, lawyers, and business professionals.
- Direct and applicable experience at an AmLaw 100 law firm is preferred.
- Juris Doctor degree and admission to practice in the state where the position is located.
Why Consider It
This professional-track, non-partnership-track role combines fund formation with a substantial range of commercial real estate work, giving you the chance to build experience across organizational documents, investor terms, and deal agreements.
A hybrid arrangement may be available, with details determined at hiring.
Compensation & Benefits
The stated annual hiring range is $135,000–$300,000, depending on qualifications, and benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance and a 401(k).
Confidentiality
This is a confidential opportunity. Contact Advocates Legal Recruiting to discuss the role and receive additional details about the client and team. All inquiries will be handled confidentially.