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Commercial Real Estate Associate Attorney


Job Location:

Chicago, IL - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 26 June 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 23 September 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy
The job posting is outdated and position may be filled

Job Summary

Chicago Hybrid

Commercial Real Estate Associate Attorney
AmLaw 50 Opportunity
Compensation

$260000 $495000

A leading international law firm is seeking a Commercial Real Estate Associate Attorney to join its Chicago office.

This opportunity is ideal for an attorney interested in representing developers investors private equity sponsors lenders and other institutional clients in sophisticated commercial real estate transactions.

Ideal Background

36 years of commercial real estate transactional experience

Experience handling a broad range of sophisticated real estate transactions including acquisitions dispositions secured financings joint ventures and development matters

Experience with real estate joint ventures fund formations infrastructure transactions and privatizations is preferred

Experience representing developers investors lenders private equity sponsors REITs or institutional clients

Experience drafting and negotiating purchase agreements joint venture agreements loan documents and related transaction documentation

Strong drafting negotiation analytical and communication skills

Ability to work directly with clients and assume significant responsibility

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 global real estate platform

Exposure to complex acquisitions dispositions financings and joint venture transactions

Significant client interaction and responsibility

Opportunity to work on high-profile real estate and infrastructure matters

Strong mentorship and professional development

Collaborative and team-oriented environment

Interested

Aligned Talent Acquisition is currently working with firms seeking talented attorneys with this type of background.

Even if youre not actively looking or arent sure this opportunity is the right fit lets connect for a confidential conversation. Im happy to provide additional information and discuss how this role compares to others currently on the market.

Confidential inquiries welcome.

Devney Ayers
Director of Legal Recruiting
Aligned Talent Acquisition



Required Experience:

IC