Real Estate Associate Attorney Job in Chicago, IL Near Me - 342286 | BCGSearch.com

Real Estate Associate Attorney

Type Full-Time

Location Illinois - Chicago

Job ID 7ICU342286

Experience Level Midlevel Associate

Job Experience Min. 3 Years

Ranking 4 : Medium to Large Business $$$$

Estimated Salary Highest Salary Band in the Market

Practice Areas Real Estate - GeneralReal Estate - FinanceReal Estate - LeasingReal Estate - Purchase and Sale (Commercial)Real Estate - Purchase and Sale (Residential)

2024-08-13 07:38:16

A law firm in Chicago, IL, is seeking a Real Estate Associate Attorney with 3+ years of experience in real estate transactions. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in various aspects of real estate law, including acquisitions, dispositions, leasing, and development. Admission to the Illinois Bar or eligibility for prompt admission is required.

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Represent clients in real estate transactions, including acquisitions, dispositions, and lending.
  • Draft, review, and negotiate contracts, agreements, and documents related to real estate transactions.
  • Advise on joint ventures, leasing arrangements, construction, development, and land use matters.
  • Assist clients with entitlements, zoning issues, and compliance with local regulations.
  • Handle low-income housing tax credit transactions and other specialized real estate financing matters.
  • Conduct due diligence and manage risk assessment in real estate deals.
  • Collaborate with clients, opposing counsel, and other professionals to achieve favorable outcomes.
  • Provide legal advice and strategic guidance on complex real estate issues.
  • Manage multiple transactions and projects simultaneously, ensuring timely completion.

Requirements:

  • Juris Doctorate (JD) from an accredited law school.
  • Admission to practice law in Illinois or eligibility to seek prompt admission.
  • 3+ years of experience in real estate transactions, including:
    • Acquisitions and dispositions.
    • Lending and joint ventures.
    • Leasing and construction.
    • Development, land use, and entitlements.
    • Low-income housing tax credit transactions (preferred).
  • Strong background in real estate law and transactions.

Education:

  • Juris Doctorate (JD) required.

Certifications:

  • Licensed to practice law in Illinois or eligibility for prompt admission.

Skills:

  • Proven expertise in real estate transactions and legal documentation.
  • Excellent drafting, negotiation, and communication skills.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize effectively.
  • Knowledge of local real estate regulations and market practices.
  • Ability to work collaboratively with clients, colleagues, and external partners.
  • Detail-oriented with a commitment to providing high-quality legal services.

A kinder and gentler, preeminent international law firm, with clients that are the envy of any firm. Large, enthusiastic firm offering full-service practice to mega corporations, governmental entities and other important clients. Very prestigious, that has a reputation in corporate and finance that rivals if not surpass any of the mega-New York powerhouse law firms. In addition to corporate and finance matters, the firms strong practice groups include its litigation, real estate, commercial, intellectual property, tax, securities, antitrust, environmental, trusts & estates, healthcare and bankruptcy departments. The firms atmosphere is absolutely fantastic for its size, values its associates, provides superb mentoring and provides enough resources and support to enable each of its associates to succeed. Like any other large mega firm, to become partner, you have to be loyal, work hard and produce top-quality work, but unlike other firms, this jewel does not require its associates to have business. Perhaps the reason is that the firm has enough work to keep everyone busy and productive. Compensation is top of the market, but you are expected to earn it by putting long hours. It hires from the top law schools in the nation and requires superior academic credentials. These global gladiators, with clients and attorneys around the world, are anxious to hire the best and the brightest attorneys.

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