Real Estate Attorney

A top Am Law global firm is seeking a mid-level associate to join its Real Estate Practice in Chicago. This opportunity offers exposure to sophisticated, high-value commercial real estate transactions within a nationally integrated platform.

The firm is consistently ranked within the Top 15 of Vault and combines elite transactional work with a collaborative, grounded culture often described as distinctly Midwestern in its professionalism and approachability.

This role is ideal for an associate who is technically strong, commercially minded, and eager to deepen their experience across complex real estate structures at a premier international platform.

The Real Estate group advises institutional investors, private equity sponsors, developers, lenders, and operating companies on transactions spanning the full lifecycle of commercial real estate assets.

Core areas include:

• Acquisitions and dispositions
• Joint ventures and equity structuring
• Real estate finance (borrower and lender side)
• Leasing
• Construction and development
• Land use and entitlements
• Low‑Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) transactions

Associates work closely with finance, tax, corporate, and regulatory colleagues to deliver integrated, cross-disciplinary solutions.

• Draft, review, and negotiate transaction documents
• Support structuring and execution across multiple deal types
• Coordinate diligence and closing processes
• Work directly with partners and clients on complex matters
• Manage multiple active transactions while maintaining attention to detail

• Minimum 3 years of commercial real estate transactional experience
• Experience in some or all of the following: acquisitions, dispositions, lending, joint ventures, leasing, development, land use, or LIHTC
• Admitted to practice in Illinois (or eligible for prompt admission)
• Strong academic credentials
• Excellent drafting, analytical, and communication skills

$260,000 – $390,000
, commensurate with experience and class year.

Compensation includes bonus eligibility and a comprehensive benefits program.

The firm places strong emphasis on structured associate development and long-term progression. Associates benefit from:

• Formal leadership and business development training
• Executive-level education opportunities
• Individualized coaching and mentorship
• Clear milestone-based advancement reflecting increasing responsibility

The culture blends high-caliber, cross-border work with a collegial and respectful environment that prioritizes mentorship, professional growth, and inclusion.

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