🏙️ Real Estate Transactions Associate | Chicago, IL

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<p><strong>🏙️ Real Estate Transactions Associate | Chicago, IL</strong></p><p><br></p><p>📍 Location: Downtown Chicago (Hybrid)</p><p>💼 Practice Area: Commercial Real Estate Transactions</p><p>💰 Compensation: $215,000 to $255,000</p><p>🎯 Track: Partner potential</p><p><br></p><p><strong>✨ Why This Opportunity Stands Out</strong></p><p><br></p><p>✅ Work directly with major institutional investors, developers, and lenders on sophisticated deals</p><p>🏢 Hybrid setup with a modern office in the heart of Chicago</p><p>💬 Supportive, collaborative team with excellent mentorship and clear advancement paths</p><p>⚖️ National firm environment that still maintains balance, flexibility, and respect for personal time</p><p>🌱 Real opportunity to grow toward partnership within a structured, transparent career path</p><p><br></p><p><strong>⚖️ About the Role</strong></p><p><br></p><p>You will handle a wide range of commercial real estate transactions, including acquisitions, dispositions, financings, joint ventures, and leasing matters. The position offers exposure to complex, multi-state projects and direct client contact from day one.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>🎯 What We Are Looking For</strong></p><p><br></p><ul><li>Juris Doctor (JD)</li><li>3–6 years of commercial real estate or real estate finance experience, ideally at a law firm or in-house legal team</li><li>Strong drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills</li><li>Experience with acquisitions, dispositions, leasing, and mortgage lending</li><li>Ability to meet a billable requirement of 1,800 hours annually</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>🌟 Preferred Background</strong></p><p><br></p><ul><li>Attorneys coming from larger firms seeking a more balanced environment</li><li>Boutique firm attorneys looking for access to larger clients and multi-practice support</li><li>Collaborative and professional personality with strong interpersonal skills</li></ul><p><br></p><p>📩 Interested? Apply confidentially or message for more details about this opportunity.</p>

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