Job Description
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Chicago, Illinois
Real Estate
Full-Time
On-site
Legal
Why Seyfarth
Real Estate Associate or Counsel (4+ years) – Chicago
At Seyfarth, we understand that great people are the key to our success, and we provide the opportunities to match. If you join us, you’ll work with state-of-the-art technology in a friendly and professional environment, and we will continue to invest in your professional development. If you want the freedom to grow at a firm that is invested in your future, keep reading.
The Opportunity
We have an exciting opportunity for a Real Estate Associate or Counsel to join our Chicago office and the Seyfarth Real Estate Department.
The Day-To-Day
As an associate in the Real Estate Department, you’ll have the opportunity to work on interesting, challenging, and groundbreaking cases in collaboration with senior attorneys.
Description
At Seyfarth, we understand that great people are the key to our success, and we provide the opportunities to match. If you join us, you’ll work with state-of-the-art technology in a friendly and professional environment, and we will continue to invest in your professional development. If you want the freedom to grow at a firm that is invested in your future, keep reading.
Our dynamic real estate department represents owners and developers in financing, purchase and sale agreements, leasing, and other real estate matters. We also regularly represent these parties in organizational structuring, real estate joint ventures, complex debt and equity financing transactions, and private offerings in connection with real estate development.
You Have
Four+ years of extensive experience with real estate transactions such as acquisitions, leasing, title/survey review, financing and development.
Familiarity with Delaware Statutory Trusts and joint ventures is a plus.
Interest in joining and actively contributing to a dynamic department handling a broad range of matters for a diversified client base.
Excellent academic credentials, as well as high level analytic, verbal and written communication skills.
Admission to the Illinois State Bar or meet the requirements to waive in.
What We Provide
We provide competitive salary and benefits at all levels. For associates, we provide comprehensive training through our mentoring programs, CLE initiatives, Seyfarth University, industry credentialing, and hands-on learning by working side-by-side with our partners.
More About Seyfarth
With more than 900 lawyers across 18 offices, Seyfarth Shaw LLP provides advisory, litigation, and transactional legal services to clients worldwide. Learn more about The Seyfarth Experience at www.seyfarth.com/careers.
NOTE TO AGENCIES AND APPLICANTS:
Search firms with an active fee agreement may submit candidates for this position. Please email Joel Shulman at jshulman@seyfarth.com for access to submit. If you do not have an active fee agreement with us, please send a blind profile to Joel at jshulman@seyfarth.com.
The salary range for this role is $305,000 to $380,000. This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employee’s pay within the salary range will be based on numerous factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, experience, skills, and business or organizational needs. This job is also eligible for an annual merit increase and bonus pay.
We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, and 401(k).
Location Specific Language
This position is based in Chicago, IL 60606.
Chicago, Illinois
Real Estate
Full-Time
On-site
Legal
Why Seyfarth
Real Estate Associate or Counsel (4+ years) – Chicago
At Seyfarth, we understand that great people are the key to our success, and we provide the opportunities to match. If you join us, you’ll work with state-of-the-art technology in a friendly and professional environment, and we will continue to invest in your professional development. If you want the freedom to grow at a firm that is invested in your future, keep reading.
The Opportunity
We have an exciting opportunity for a Real Estate Associate or Counsel to join our Chicago office and the Seyfarth Real Estate Department.
The Day-To-Day
As an associate in the Real Estate Department, you’ll have the opportunity to work on interesting, challenging, and groundbreaking cases in collaboration with senior attorneys.
Description
At Seyfarth, we understand that great people are the key to our success, and we provide the opportunities to match. If you join us, you’ll work with state-of-the-art technology in a friendly and professional environment, and we will continue to invest in your professional development. If you want the freedom to grow at a firm that is invested in your future, keep reading.
Our dynamic real estate department represents owners and developers in financing, purchase and sale agreements, leasing, and other real estate matters. We also regularly represent these parties in organizational structuring, real estate joint ventures, complex debt and equity financing transactions, and private offerings in connection with real estate development.
You Have
Four+ years of extensive experience with real estate transactions such as acquisitions, leasing, title/survey review, financing and development.
Familiarity with Delaware Statutory Trusts and joint ventures is a plus.
Interest in joining and actively contributing to a dynamic department handling a broad range of matters for a diversified client base.
Excellent academic credentials, as well as high level analytic, verbal and written communication skills.
Admission to the Illinois State Bar or meet the requirements to waive in.
What We Provide
We provide competitive salary and benefits at all levels. For associates, we provide comprehensive training through our mentoring programs, CLE initiatives, Seyfarth University, industry credentialing, and hands-on learning by working side-by-side with our partners.
More About Seyfarth
With more than 900 lawyers across 18 offices, Seyfarth Shaw LLP provides advisory, litigation, and transactional legal services to clients worldwide. Learn more about The Seyfarth Experience at www.seyfarth.com/careers.
NOTE TO AGENCIES AND APPLICANTS:
Search firms with an active fee agreement may submit candidates for this position. Please email Joel Shulman at jshulman@seyfarth.com for access to submit. If you do not have an active fee agreement with us, please send a blind profile to Joel at jshulman@seyfarth.com.
The salary range for this role is $305,000 to $380,000. This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employee’s pay within the salary range will be based on numerous factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, experience, skills, and business or organizational needs. This job is also eligible for an annual merit increase and bonus pay.
We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, and 401(k).
Location Specific Language
This position is based in Chicago, IL 60606.
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Real Estate Associate or Counsel (4+ years) position is now open for candidates interested in the Legal Jobs sector. This role in Chicago offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Legal Jobs is a plus.