Commercial Real Estate Attorney

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Commercial Real Estate Attorney

Chicago, Illinois

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Direct (Permanent) Full Time

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$ 180,000 - $ 200,000 per year

Chicago, Illinois

Direct (Permanent) Full Time

$ 180,000 - $ 200,000 per year

July 28, 2025

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Job ID: LCAPP-CNP_1753717857

July 28, 2025

Job ID: LCAPP-CNP_1753717857

Job Summary

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A highly respected boutique law firm is seeking an experienced Real Estate Associate Attorney to join its growing transactional practice. This is a strong opportunity for a mid-level to senior attorney looking for meaningful deal work, a collaborative environment, and sustainable hours without sacrificing complex matters or client impact.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage commercial real estate transactions from start to finish.

  • Draft and negotiate purchase and sale agreements, leases, and related transaction documents.

  • Conduct due diligence, including title and survey review, zoning, and environmental analysis.

  • Collaborate with clients, lenders, and counterparties to ensure smooth closings.

  • Preferred: experience or interest in community development, affordable housing, or public-private real estate projects.

Ideal Candidate

  • J.D. with 5+ years of real estate transactional experience.

  • Strong background in commercial real estate, including acquisitions, dispositions, and leasing.

  • Confident managing deals independently while working within a collegial team.

  • Prior exposure to community development or affordable housing is a plus, but not required.

  • Licensed to practice law in Illinois or eligible for reciprocity.

Why This Firm?

  • Low billable requirement (1,600 hours) with competitive compensation ($180K-$200K).

  • Supportive, entrepreneurial culture with hands-on client work.

  • Flexible office policy - open to hybrid or in-office based on attorney preference.

  • Opportunity to work on meaningful transactions without Big Law burnout.

LCAPP-CNP_1753717857

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About Beacon Hill

Beacon Hill is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values the strength diversity brings to the workplace. Individuals with Disabilities and Protected Veterans are encouraged to apply.

Founded by industry leaders to set a new standard in search, career placement and flexible staffing, we deliver coordinated staffing solutions with unparalleled service, a commitment to project completion and success and a passion for innovation, creativity and continuous improvement.

Our niche brands offer a complete suite of staffing services to emerging growth companies and the Fortune 500 across market sectors, career specialties/disciplines and industries. Over time, office locations, specialty practice areas and service offerings will be added to address ever changing constituent needs.

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