Corporate - Private Equity Attorney / Real Estate - Finance Attorney / Real Estate - General Attorney in Chicago, IL

Law Firm

Chicago, IL

Corporate - Private Equity Attorney / Real Estate - Finance Attorney / Real Estate - General Attorney in Chicago, IL

Attorney

3-5 yrs required

No

Job Title: Associate - Real Estate Finance

Job Responsibilities:
The associate will join the Real Estate team at the law firm's Chicago office. Responsibilities include:
- Representing lenders and investors in permanent, construction, and mezzanine loan transactions, ideally involving commercial, healthcare, auto, office, multifamily, retail, and industrial properties.
- Closing acquisitions and dispositions.
- Negotiating commercial leases, including office, retail, warehouse, and industrial spaces.
- Working effectively as part of a team and independently in a fast-paced and intellectually challenging environment.
- Participating in business development and client-facing activities.

Education and Experience Information:
- Candidates must have 3-5 years of real estate finance experience.
- A . degree with strong academic credentials is required.
- Admission and good standing in Illinois, or taking steps to become admitted, is necessary.

Salary Information:
- The annual base salary ranges from $240,000 to $280,000, depending on class year and experience.

Additional Information:
The law firm offers a comprehensive Total Rewards Package, which includes:
- A discretionary annual bonus program.
- Retirement planning options with traditional pre-tax and/or post-tax Roth 401K contributions.
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision plans, optional health savings, flexible spending accounts, firm-paid life and disability benefits, and wellness programs.
- A competitive paid time off package, including vacation days, paid holidays, sick time, and personal days.
- Professional development opportunities through firm-provided training and programs.
- A hybrid work model with three days a week in-office attendance and two days remote, along with family-friendly policies.
- Additional perks such as employee discount programs, pre-tax commuter benefits, backup child and elder care, Milk Stork, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and fitness center discounts.

Equal Employment Opportunity:
The law firm is an equal opportunity employer, valuing and encouraging diversity. Applications are solicited from all qualified individuals regardless of race, color, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, protected veteran status, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. The firm participates in E-verify. Applicants requiring special assistance or accommodation during the application process due to a disability should contact the law firm's recruiting team.