Junior Commercial Real Estate Associate Attorney

Pay: $225,000.00 - $235,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Work on sophisticated, high-value commercial real estate transactions alongside accomplished attorneys.
• Gain exposure to real estate private equity, joint ventures, acquisitions, financing, and complex development projects.
• Enjoy a hybrid schedule with additional remote work flexibility throughout the year.
• Accelerate your career with dedicated mentorship, professional development, and meaningful responsibility.
• Collaborate with talented legal professionals on transactions involving major businesses and investors.
• Receive competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and eligibility for a discretionary year-end bonus.
• Make a difference through meaningful pro bono opportunities with recognized credit for your contributions.

Location: Chicago, IL — Hybrid. Enjoy a collaborative office environment Monday through Thursday, with remote flexibility on Fridays and additional designated periods throughout the year.

Note: Candidates must be admitted to practice law in Illinois and have experience with commercial real estate transactions. We are particularly interested in junior associates with 1+ years of relevant transactional experience who are eager to grow their careers.

About Us

Confidential Employer. We are a highly regarded international law firm known for handling complex transactions and delivering innovative legal solutions. Our collaborative Real Estate practice works with sophisticated clients across a diverse range of industries and property types.We believe great attorneys thrive when given meaningful opportunities, exceptional mentorship, and the support to build rewarding, long-term careers.

Job Description

We are seeking a motivated Junior Commercial Real Estate Associate Attorney to join our Chicago team. This is an exciting opportunity to develop your expertise while working on complex, high-impact real estate transactions.In this role, you will:

• Assist with commercial real estate acquisitions, dispositions, and investment transactions.
• Draft, review, and negotiate transactional agreements and supporting documentation.
• Work on real estate joint ventures, private equity investments, and M&A transactions.
• Support commercial real estate financing, fund formation, and leasing matters.
• Conduct due diligence, analyze transaction risks, and help guide deals through closing.
• Collaborate with experienced attorneys and clients on sophisticated real estate projects.
• Gain exposure to office, multifamily, industrial, hospitality, retail, and other commercial property investments.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
• Active admission to practice law in Illinois.
• 1+ years of experience in commercial real estate transactions preferred.
• Junior associate experience, ideally within the 2024 or 2025 law school graduating classes.
• Experience with acquisitions, dispositions, financings, joint ventures, or other transactional real estate matters.
• Strong drafting, analytical, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Experience at a large or highly regarded commercial law firm is a plus.
• Strong academic credentials preferred.

Why You Will Love Working Here

We offer more than an opportunity to practice law. You will join a supportive team where collaboration, professional excellence, and continuous learning are valued.With personalized mentorship, exposure to sophisticated transactions, opportunities to develop new skills, and a flexible hybrid work environment, you will have the resources to build an exceptional legal career. Ready to take your commercial real estate career to the next level? We would love to hear from you!

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Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Requirements: Must-have: IL bar license, 1+ yrs of commercial real estate transactional exp

• Required Years as Associate: 1+

• Salary bands:

1+ year: $225,000;

2+ years: $235,000.

Submission Email / Name:

• Submit all candidates via their career portal [HERE]

• Directions: Please apply as an agency, not a write-in. Click “Apply Now” → “Are You an Agency” → Enter Jon’s email address.

• Must submit resume, transcript, AND cover letters.

• Note for Jon: Candidate decisions will be emailed to the submitting recruiter via the portal. No need to email candidate materials separately.

Quick Recruiter Reference

Skadden is a global Am Law 100 firm advising major clients on sophisticated legal transactions. Hiring a junior Real Estate Associate in Chicago to handle commercial real estate acquisitions, dispositions, financings, joint ventures, and private equity transactions. Target 2024/2025 classes, Illinois bar admission, and relevant transactional experience.

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