Real Estate Associate — Mid-Level to Senior, Chicago

Job overview

The Real Estate Associate — Mid-Level to Senior role is listed in Chicago, IL, with additional offices in Pittsburgh, PA; Raleigh, NC; and Seattle, WA. Compensation is $210,000–$400,000 per year in the structured listing; the description states $225,000–$400,000. Direct Counsel represents a prestigious Am Law firm with a nationally recognized real estate practice. The associate works on sophisticated real estate transactions, including acquisitions, dispositions, financing, leasing, development, and joint ventures. The role provides client contact and responsibility while supporting complex matters across the firm’s national platform.

What you'll do

• Handle real estate acquisitions and dispositions
• support financing transactions, due diligence, commercial leasing, development projects, and joint ventures
• draft and negotiate transaction documents
• manage matters independently and collaborate with the team.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

real estate associate

mid-level to senior

commercial real estate

acquisitions

financing

leasing

chicago il

pittsburgh pa

raleigh nc

seattle wa

direct counsel

$210k–$400k/year

jd required

3–8 years experience

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

The posting seeks 3–8 years of real estate transactional experience and a JD. It highlights active mentorship, direct client interaction, meaningful responsibility, and national exposure.

About the employer

Direct Counsel is hiring for this role. Industry: Offices of Lawyers. Sector: 54.