Mid-Level Associate, Real Estate, Finance and Energy Transactions

Mid-Level Associate, Real Estate, Finance and Energy TransactionsChicago, IllinoisSalary: $250,000-$365,000 plus bonus (Indicative, dependent on experience)AmLaw 100 Firm, Permanent An established AmLaw 100 firm is strengthening its nationally recognised real estate, finance and energy transactions practice and is looking to add a mid-level associate to its Chicago office.The team acts for developers, institutional investors, lenders, private equity sponsors and energy companies on significant acquisitions, financings and project developments across the US.Chicago offers high-quality work, early client exposure and real responsibility, backed by the resources of a national firm.The opportunityThe caseload spans commercial real estate acquisitions and dispositions, real estate finance, and energy and renewable project transactions. The team would also consider associates from adjacent backgrounds, such as banking and finance, M&A or general real estate, who want to move into a broader transactional practice. For more senior lawyers, a non-partner-track career option is available. What you'll be doingActing on acquisitions, dispositions and joint ventures of office, industrial, multifamily and retail assetsAdvising lenders and borrowers on construction loans, mortgage and mezzanine financings and CMBS-related transactionsWorking on renewable energy, solar, wind and storage project development, tax equity and project financeLeading due diligence, including title, survey, zoning and environmental reviewDrafting and negotiating purchase agreements, loan documents, leases and ancillary closing documentsManaging closings from signing to funding, and supervising junior lawyers and paralegalsWhat we're looking forJD from a US law school and active US Bar admission (ideally Illinois, or eligibility to waive in)3-5 years of real estate, real estate finance or energy transactions experience at a leading law firmStrong drafting and negotiation skills, commercial judgement and the ability to manage several deals at onceBackgrounds in real estate, banking and finance, project finance or M&A are all of interest; senior associates welcomeSpecialist experience is advantageous but not essential.What's on offerSalary: $250,000-$365,000 plus bonus (Indicative, dependent on experience)Direct partner and client contact, with the chance to run your own mattersA national platform with premium deal flow across real estate, finance and energyA clear path to progression, with a firm known for developing and promoting from withinTop-of-market pay on the Cravath scale, plus market bonuses