Senior Real Estate Associate, Commercial Leasing

Job overview

The Senior Real Estate Associate, Commercial Leasing role is hybrid in Chicago, IL, with approximately 10 days monthly in the Chicago office. The annual base salary is $340,000–$360,000, with eligibility for performance-based bonuses. The role supports a nationally recognized real estate practice at a Chicago-based law firm. The associate independently manages sophisticated leasing transactions and advises institutional owners, landlords, tenants, property managers, and commercial real estate users. The work advances client matters through careful drafting, negotiation, and practical guidance on related commercial real estate issues.

What you'll do

• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial leases and related agreements
• represent landlords and tenants in office, industrial, and retail leasing transactions
• advise institutional owners, REITs, property managers, and commercial real estate users
• independently manage negotiations, documentation, and transactions
• address related commercial real estate issues
• collaborate with partners, clients, and legal professionals.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

senior real estate associate

commercial leasing

hybrid

chicago il

law firm

commercial real estate

lease negotiation

landlord and tenant

$340k-$360k/year

1,800 billable hours

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits
• paid parental leave
• tuition reimbursement
• performance-based bonus eligibility.

Why this role

Hybrid schedule with approximately 10 days monthly in the Chicago office; 1,800-hour annual billable target; performance-based bonus eligibility.

About the employer

Ana Bird Legal Search is hiring for this role. Industry: Offices of Lawyers. Sector: 54.