Real Estate Associate Attorney

Job Overview

A top-tier law firm is seeking a highly motivated and organized Real Estate Associate Attorney to join its dynamic Real Estate Group in Chicago. This role offers the opportunity to engage with high-profile real estate clients, working on complex real estate transactions across the U.S. and internationally. The firm provides a collaborative environment, strong professional development, and a competitive compensation package.

Location

• Chicago, IL

Duties

• Represent clients in complex real estate transactions, including the negotiation of purchase and sale agreements, development agreements, construction documents, financing arrangements, and leases.
• Deliver high-quality work and maintain effective communication with clients and colleagues.
• Demonstrate strong problem-solving skills and enthusiasm for advising clients within the real estate sector.
• Exhibit responsiveness, creativity, and efficiency in handling tasks.
• Continuously seek to improve knowledge and skills, actively seeking feedback to enhance performance.
• Build strong relationships with clients and colleagues, integrating into the practice and contributing to business development efforts.
• Network with existing clients and explore business development opportunities.

Requirements

• 2 to 4 years of experience in real estate transactions within a law firm.
• Ability to organize and prioritize tasks while working under significant time constraints.
• Outstanding interpersonal, analytical, organizational, and communication (both written and verbal) skills.
• Strong work ethic and commitment to delivering exceptional service.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and within a team.

Education

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

Certifications

• Licensed attorney in good standing in the state of Illinois or eligible to waive into the jurisdiction.

Skills

• Strong negotiation and transactional skills within the real estate sector.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with clients and colleagues.
• High level of organization and attention to detail.
• Strong research and writing abilities.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package.
• Comprehensive benefits including medical and dental care programs, life and disability insurance.
• Student loan refinancing and consolidation services.
• Open/flexible vacation policy and generous paid parental leave.
• 401(k) plan with employer contributions.
• Wellbeing programs and workstyle support.
• Opportunities for professional development, training, and business development support.

The law firm is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. Area of concentration is business litigation. Patent litigation and securities arbitration are some of their notable practice disciplines. The legal practice staffs nineteen results-driven attorneys and a qualified support group. A team of competent paralegals are employed as well.