Real Estate Developer Assistant Jobs in Illinois

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Salary: $200,000 - $215,000 per year
A bit about us:
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We are partnering with a highly regarded national law firm with a longstanding reputation for delivering sophisticated legal counsel to developers, investors, lenders, owners, and institutional clients across the country. With a collaborative culture and a broad platform spanning multiple offices, the firm provides attorneys with the opportunity to work on complex transactions while maintaining meaningful client relationships and a strong team-oriented environment.
Their nationally recognized real estate practice handles a diverse range of matters involving acquisitions and dispositions, financing, development, leasing, and joint ventures. Due to continued growth, they are seeking an experienced Real Estate Attorney to join their Chicago office.
Why join us?
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Competitive compensation package with base salary ranging from $205,000–$215,000 plus discretionary bonus
Opportunity to work on sophisticated, high-value real estate transactions
Significant client contact and responsibility
Collegial and collaborative culture with strong mentorship and support
National platform with cross-office resources and business development opportunities
Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability coverage, HSA/FSA options, and 401(k)
Generous PTO and additional commuter/parking benefits
Long-term growth potential within a firm committed to strategic expansion
Job Details
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Our client is seeking a Real Estate Attorney with 8+ years of experience to join its Chicago office. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with clients and take on substantial responsibility handling sophisticated commercial real estate transactions.
Qualifications:
J.D. from an accredited law school and active Illinois bar admission
8+ years of commercial real estate experience
Strong drafting, negotiation, and client management skills
Ability to independently manage transactions while collaborating with attorneys across multiple offices
Experience should include:
Acquisitions and dispositions of commercial real estate assets
Real estate financing transactions
Due diligence review and analysis
Commercial leasing matters
Real estate development projects
Joint venture transactions
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced attorney looking to join a growing national platform while continuing to build a sophisticated transactional practice and assume increased client-facing responsibility.
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