Associate Corporate Real Estate

A law firm seeks a skilled and driven Corporate Real Estate Associate to join its distinguished real estate practice in Chicago. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 3 years of experience working on complex real estate transactions, including joint ventures, acquisitions, dispositions, development projects, real estate M&A, and financing. This position offers exposure to a wide range of clients, including private equity funds, development partners, institutional investors, and more. The role provides an opportunity to work with a collaborative team of attorneys locally and across offices while focusing on high-impact real estate matters.

Duties

• Lead and support various real estate transactions, such as acquisitions, dispositions, joint ventures, and financing arrangements.
• Provide strategic legal advice in the context of complex real estate deals.
• Draft and negotiate key transaction documents, including contracts, agreements, and financing documents.
• Collaborate with internal teams to manage and execute development projects and real estate M&A.
• Work directly with clients to understand their business needs and provide tailored legal solutions.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously and ensure timely execution of tasks.
• Develop relationships with clients and contribute to business development efforts.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of experience in real estate law, particularly in joint ventures, development projects, and acquisitions.
• Strong understanding of the real estate investment landscape and related legal issues.
• Excellent drafting, negotiation, and organizational skills.
• Proven ability to work independently and as part of a team on complex transactions.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to provide practical legal advice to clients.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.

Certifications

• Licensed to practice law in the jurisdiction in which you are applying.

Skills

• Expertise in structuring, negotiating, and documenting real estate transactions.
• Ability to analyze and interpret complex legal and financial documents.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with an ability to build client relationships.
• Detail-oriented with excellent organizational skills.
• Business-minded and able to understand client goals and objectives.
• Collaborative team player with a proactive and client-focused approach.

Benefits

• Competitive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan options.
• Opportunities for career development and training within a dynamic firm environment.

This is an exciting opportunity for a corporate real estate associate looking to advance their career within a top-tier law firm. If you have a passion for complex real estate transactions and the desire to work with a variety of clients, apply today!

The Midwest law office started their legal practice thirty years ago. More than one-hundred skilled attorneys are on staff. Areas of specialization are transactional and litigation law. Practice areas are comprehensive. Asset-based lending, bank financing, benefits-compensation, capital markets, environmental litigation, securities litigation-professional liability and transactional tax are some of their practice disciplines. Hospitality, financial services, energy and healthcare are a few of their practice industries. The Midwest practice is known for their legal prowess in tax matters of renewable energy projects.