Real Estate Associate Attorney (Hybrid)

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Our client, a prestigious Am Law 100 firm, is seeking a mid-level Real Estate Associate to join its Chicago office. This is a dynamic opportunity to work on a wide variety of complex real estate and real estate financing transactions, particularly involving New Markets Tax Credits (NMTC), while collaborating closely with a highly respected national team.

Key Responsibilities :

Represent lenders, investors, developers, and property owners in the acquisition, disposition, development, leasing, and financing of real estate across all major asset classes, including office, industrial, retail, multifamily, mixed-use, and community facilities

Draft and negotiate loan documents, purchase and sale agreements, commercial leases, development and joint venture agreements, and operating agreements

Manage all aspects of closings, including due diligence, title and survey review, zoning and land-use issues, and entity formation

Provide guidance on tax credit transactions (particularly NMTC), as well as operational and asset management matters

Mentor junior team members and oversee project deliverables to ensure timely, high-quality client service

Ideal Candidate Will Have :

4 to 7 years (ONLY) of sophisticated real estate experience at a law firm

Strong background in acquisitions, dispositions, financing (lender- and borrower-side), leasing, and development work

Experience with tax credit transactions is highly valued

Superior writing, analytical, and communication skills

A collaborative, client-focused mindset and the ability to manage multiple transactions in a fast-paced environment

Requirements :

J.D. and admission to the Illinois Bar, in good standing

Prior law firm experience is required