Real Estate Associate Am Law Law Firm

About the Position

Our client, a leading international law firm, is actively seeking a real estate lawyer with 4+ years of experience to join as an associate in its Chicago office. This firm’s real estate practice boasts more than 1,000 lawyers worldwide and handles the full spectrum of real estate matters, including investment, project finance, development, construction, leasing, partnership, joint venture formation, and disputes.

• Real Estate practice ranked Tier 1 in Best Law Firms’ rankings for 2026
• Ranked a top form to work for in the Midwest
• Strong pro bono recognition including earning a Beacon of Justice Award and ALDF Pro Bono Achievement Award in 2025

• Represent clients, including lenders, investors, developers, and owners, with the acquisition, disposition, development, financing and leasing of real property across all major asset classes
• Draft and negotiate loan documents, operating agreements and a range of other agreements, including those related to purchase and sale, commercial leases, and development
• Handle title and survey review, due diligence, zoning and land‑use analysis, and entity formation matters
• Advise clients on construction, development, and joint venture arrangements

• 4+ years of experience at a law firm representing clients in real estate acquisitions, dispositions, financings, tax credit transactions, leasing, and/or development matters
• New Markets Tax Credits (NMTC) and Historic Tax Credits (HTC) experience
• Excellent academic credentials

Chicago, IL (Hybrid)

The anticipated base salary range for this position is $300,000 – $390,000.