Overview
Real Estate Associate Attorney Jobs in Chicago, IL at Aligned Talent Acquisition
Chicago | Hybrid
Real Estate Associate Attorney
AmLaw 100 Opportunity
Compensation
$230,000 – $350,000+
A nationally recognized law firm is seeking a Real Estate Associate Attorney to join its Chicago office.
This opportunity is ideal for an attorney interested in representing developers, investors, lenders, private equity sponsors, REITs, and corporate clients in sophisticated commercial real estate transactions.
Ideal Background
- 3–6 years of commercial real estate experience preferred
- Experience with acquisitions, dispositions, leasing, financing, and development transactions
- Experience drafting and negotiating purchase and sale agreements, leases, loan documents, and related transaction documents
- Experience representing developers, lenders, investors, or institutional real estate clients is a plus
- Strong drafting, analytical, and communication skills
- Excellent academic credentials
- J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school required
- Illinois bar admission required or ability to become admitted
Why This Opportunity
✅ Sophisticated national real estate platform
✅ Exposure to acquisitions, financings, leasing, and development matters
✅ Direct client interaction and meaningful responsibility
✅ Strong mentorship and professional development
✅ Partnership-track opportunity
✅ Collaborative and entrepreneurial culture
Interested?
Aligned Talent Acquisition is currently working with firms seeking talented attorneys with this type of background.
Confidential inquiries welcome.
Devney Ayers
Director of Legal Recruiting
Aligned Talent Acquisition
[email protected]
(216) 710-5174
Title: Real Estate Associate Attorney
Company: Aligned Talent Acquisition
Location: Chicago, IL
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