Our client is expanding its Chicago real estate practice and is seeking an associate ready to contribute to significant transactions from planning through closing. The work spans purchases and sales, joint ventures, and financing, with opportunities to collaborate closely with lawyers and clients.
The Work
- Support real estate purchase and sale transactions, helping move matters from initial analysis and planning through negotiation and closing.
- Contribute to joint venture transactions by researching legal issues, preparing transaction documents, and supporting deal strategy and execution.
- Assist with real estate financing matters, including analyzing relevant legal considerations and preparing clear, accurate written work product.
- Manage assigned transaction tasks and timelines, exercising sound judgment and coordinating with colleagues and business professionals to advance matters.
- Build and maintain client relationships by providing responsive advice, regular updates, and professional attention to client questions and concerns.
- Conduct thorough legal research and analysis, and draft and review contracts, correspondence, and other documents supporting transaction preparation and execution.
What You Bring
- Three to five years of experience in general real estate transactions, including purchase and sale, joint venture, and financing matters.
- A J.D. and admission to practice law in Illinois.
- Prior experience at a large or mid-sized law firm and a strong academic background from a nationally recognized law school.
- Demonstrated ability to draft clear, accurate legal documents and conduct thorough legal research and analysis.
- Sound business and professional judgment, strong attention to detail, and effective organizational and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to interact professionally with clients and colleagues.
- Ability to work collaboratively and independently, manage competing demands, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Why Consider It
Join a growing real estate practice handling a broad mix of purchase and sale, joint venture, and financing work.
The role offers meaningful involvement in transaction management and client relationships, supported by collaboration with lawyers and business professionals.
Ongoing development opportunities include legal knowledge, practice technology, management, and leadership skills.
The work arrangement calls for regular in-office presence with some flexibility to work from home.
Compensation & Benefits
The stated annual hiring range is $260,000–$365,000, depending on qualifications, and the package includes 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.