Real Estate Associate Attorney

A law firm is currently seeking a Real Estate Associate Attorney for its Chicago office. The ideal candidate should have 4+ years of experience and a strong background in a variety of sophisticated real estate transactions, including joint ventures, fund formations, infrastructure/privatizations, secured financings, and acquisitions/dispositions. The candidate should possess excellent drafting and negotiating skills and have a solid academic background. The Real Estate Associate Attorney will play a pivotal role in handling sophisticated real estate transactions, contributing to joint ventures, fund formations, infrastructure/privatizations, secured financings, and acquisitions/dispositions. The role requires a candidate with strong experience, excellent drafting and negotiating skills, and a solid academic background.

Duties:

• Work on a variety of sophisticated real estate transactions.
• Contribute to joint ventures, fund formations, and infrastructure/privatizations.
• Handle secured financings and acquisitions/dispositions.
• Provide legal counsel on real estate matters.
• Draft and negotiate transactional documents with precision.
• Collaborate with clients to understand their real estate goals.
• Ensure compliance with relevant real estate laws and regulations.

Requirements:

• Juris Doctor degree from a reputable law school.
• Active Bar membership in the state of Illinois.
• 4+ years of experience in real estate law.
• Experience in joint ventures, fund formations, infrastructure/privatizations, secured financings, and acquisitions/dispositions.
• Excellent drafting and negotiating skills.
• Solid academic background.

Skills:

• Strong experience in sophisticated real estate transactions.
• Excellent drafting and negotiating skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Solid understanding of real estate laws and regulations.
• Detail-oriented with a focus on accuracy.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Associates say that this Vault 20 law firm offers consistently substantive work across all levels of seniority and a collegial atmosphere. The prestigious firm, which has offices located across the country, provides valuable training and abundant mentorship opportunities to its associates, as well as a partner-track atmosphere that strives for high associate retention. Associates also praise the firm for its generous pro-bono and face-time policies.