Real Estate Associate (Senior-Level)

Ice Miller seeks a senior level associate to join our Real Estate Practice Group in New York Chicago Cleveland Columbus Indianapolis or Philadelphia. Ideal candidates will have five (5) to eight (8) years of experience. This role represents an opportunity to advise private equity funds independent sponsors developers investors lenders and corporate clients on complex real estate and business transactions involving real estate. The position offers exposure to a nationally recognized team handling high-value matters across acquisitions dispositions leasing and financing.

Ideal candidates will have a strong background in both real estate and broader business transactions with the ability to collaborate across multidisciplinary teams and practice areas.

Responsibilities:

• Draft and negotiate real estate purchase and sale agreements leases easements and other real estate-related documents
• Lead the real estate aspects of private equity independent sponsor and other M&A transactions
• Lead and manage sophisticated real estate transactions from term sheet through closing
• Conduct and analyze due diligence including title and survey review
• Advise and handle all aspects of real estate matters for clients on development projects joint ventures and private equity-backed transactions including negotiating drafting and execution of real estate documents for such transactions
• Assist with the structuring negotiation and documentation of mortgage loans construction loans bridge financing and mezzanine debt arrangements
• Collaborate with colleagues across corporate finance and tax teams to support integrated deal execution

Requirements:

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school with strong academic credentials
• 5 years of experience in commercial real estate law at a law firm or in-house legal department
• Experience with private equity transactions particularly as they relate to real estate investments
• Demonstrated experience in commercial leasing including drafting and negotiating lease agreements
• Strong interest in and experience with real estate transactions as well as business transactions that involve real estate
• Ability to work cross-functionally and adapt in a fast-paced team-oriented environment
• Excellent drafting communication and organizational skills
• Active law license in the state where office is located
• Must have permanent work authorization in the United States

What We Offer:

• Competitive compensation in a collegial mid-size firm environment
• Quality benefits including medical dental vision and retirement programs
• One-on-one career coaching and professional development programming
• A supportive culture centered on mentorship advancement and innovation
• The salary range for this position in New York is $315000 to $375000 in Cleveland Columbus and Indianapolis is $207000 to $235000 and in Chicago and Philadelphia is $245000 to $297000 based on experience plus opportunities for discretionary and hours-based bonus.

Ice Miller LLP embraces a work environment that is collaborative welcoming and focused on growth. To maintain our culture we are committed to building an inclusive workplace where talented attorneys from all backgrounds serve our clients focus on professional development and perform to their highest potential. Ice Miller is an Equal Opportunity Employer.