Real Estate Associate Attorney
- Chicago, IL
- Permanent
- Full-time
Location: Chicago, IL
Duration: Fulltime
Rate – $ 300000.00 USD - 390000.00 USDSummary:
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
- 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
- J.D. and admission to the Illinois Bar, in good standing
- Prior law firm experience is required