Real Estate Associate Attorney (Midlevel to Senior) - Chicago

Real Estate Associate Attorney – Midlevel to Senior

Direct Counsel is representing an AmLaw 100 firm seeking a Midlevel to Senior Real Estate Associate Attorney to join its nationally recognized Real Estate & Land Use practice. This opportunity is available in Chicago, San Francisco, Seattle, and Bellevue for an attorney with 5+ years of transactional real estate experience.

The ideal candidate will have experience with:

• Commercial real estate acquisitions and dispositions
• Leasing, development, construction, and financing transactions
• Real estate investments across a variety of asset classes
• Drafting, negotiating, and managing complex real estate agreements
• Direct client and counterparty interaction

Experience with data center transactions, including colocation, hyperscaler leasing, and powered land acquisitions, is a plus. Familiarity with AI tools, such as large language models, document automation, and workflow technologies, is also preferred.

Candidates should have strong drafting and negotiation skills, excellent business judgment, and a client-focused, collaborative approach.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary Range: $365,000 – $420,000 annually, depending on experience
• Annual discretionary bonus
• 401(k) plan
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid medical and parental leave
• Paid holidays and family care benefits

This is an outstanding opportunity to join a leading AmLaw 100 firm and work on sophisticated commercial real estate transactions with a nationally recognized practice.