A highly entrepreneurial and growing transactional law firm in downtown Evanston is seeking an Associate Attorney to join its close-knit team of four professionals supporting sophisticated commercial real estate and corporate transactional matters across the country.This is not a rigid Big Law environment. The culture is highly collaborative, fast paced, personable, and relationship driven. The team works closely together throughout the day, values strong communication and accountability, and genuinely enjoys working alongside one another. The atmosphere is professional but informal culturally. Think sophisticated transactional work without unnecessary hierarchy, politics, or ego.Ideal CandidateWants sophisticated transactional experience without sacrificing quality of lifeEnjoys working directly with clients and being part of a highly interactive teamValues mentorship, collaboration, and long-term growthIs entrepreneurial, adaptable, and business mindedWants meaningful hands‑on exposure instead of being siloed into one narrow practice areaAppreciates a culture built around trust, responsiveness, and strong work ethicPractice AreasCommercial real estate acquisitions and dispositionsCommercial leasingLending and financing mattersCorporate structuring and entity formationPartnership and operating agreementsInvestment and business transactionsResidential real estate transactionsNational transactional matters across multiple jurisdictionsResponsibilitiesDrafting and negotiating transactional documentsAssisting with closings from inception through post‑closingConducting legal research and transactional analysisReviewing contracts, leases, financing documents, and corporate agreementsCoordinating with lenders, brokers, title companies, opposing counsel, and clientsSupporting due diligence and corporate structuring mattersManaging multiple sophisticated transactional matters simultaneouslyQualificationsJ.D. from an accredited law schoolActive Illinois bar admission requiredApproximately 1–5+ years of transactional experience preferredCommercial real estate and/or corporate transactional exposure strongly preferredExperience with closings, entities, contracts, leasing, lending, or financing matters preferredStrong drafting, communication, and organizational skillsCollaborative personality with strong attention to detail and professionalismLitigators seeking a complete practice pivot will not be consideredCompensation & BenefitsCompensation approximately $100,000–$160,000+, depending on experience and potential business generationFull health insurance coverage5% 401(k) matchNo formal billable requirementEstimated workload roughly equivalent to approximately 1,600 annual hoursHybrid flexibility available over time after integration into the team environmentAdditional NotesThis is a full‑time onsite role based in downtown EvanstonThe firm is not seeking fully remote candidatesAttorneys coming from larger firms seeking more meaningful client interaction, autonomy, and work‑life balance are strongly encouraged to apply#J-18808-Ljbffr