Commercial Real Estate Finance Associate
Atticus Recruiting
Chicago, IL · Posted October 22, 2026
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About the job
Practice Area : Real Estate Description Our client, a well-regarded, mid-sized, full-service law firm seeks a highly skilled real estate finance associate for its Chambers ranked Real Estate practice group in Chicago. Requirements 2 to 5 years of sophisticated commercial real estate transactions experience, including acquisitions and dispositions, leasing, development, management and debt and equity financing. Experience representing lenders and borrowers on mortgage loans and other real estate financings is required, including negotiating loan documents, coordinating, preparing and reviewing due diligence materials and closing deliverables, and preparing and negotiating legal opinions. Excellent academic credentials and strong drafting, writing and oral communication skills. Firm offers exceptional mentoring, immediate hands-on experience, and a proven and realistic path to partnership. Location: Chicago Employment Type: Law Firm Experience: Junior Attorney Apply Now We submit confidential inquiries to our hiring contacts which preserves the confidentiality of the attorney candidate. Related Positions Commercial Real Estate Associate Our client, a large full-service, global law firm, has an opening for an associate in its Real Estate Practice Group, with at least 2-3 years of meaningful experience in the practice of real estate law and finance with a primary focus on commercial real estate transactions. Real Estate Learn More about Commercial Real Estate Associate » Commercial Real Estate Associates Our client, a prominent, global, full-service firm, seeks experienced real estate associates in its Chicago office. Real Estate Learn More about Commercial Real Estate Associates » « Back to Current Positions