Simpson Judge USA · 11 hours ago
Real Estate Development Attorney
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
5+ years expSimpson Judge USA is a small-to-mid-size law firm with a Real Estate Group that handles commercial real estate transactions nationwide. They are seeking a Real Estate Associate to manage various aspects of commercial real estate development and investment.
Staffing & Recruiting
Hiring Manager
Lorna Hardcastle
Responsibilities
Structuring, drafting, and negotiating commercial real estate loan documents
Leading lender-side representation on acquisition, refinancing, and construction loans
Coordinating due diligence, including review of title, survey, zoning, and property-level documentation
Managing deal timelines and collaborating with internal teams and external stakeholders
Advising clients on risk, strategy, and market trends
Supporting junior team members and contributing to practice development as the group continues to expand
Qualification
Required
5th year or more senior associates in commercial real estate
Experience in ground-up development, acquisitions, dispositions, and leasing
Strong experience representing lenders, developers, and/or general contractors
Commercial real estate experience across multiple jurisdictions, with some exposure to cross border deals is a plus
Excellent drafting, negotiation, and communication skills
Ability to manage multiple complex transactions simultaneously
A proactive, detail-oriented, and collaborative approach
Company
Simpson Judge USA
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11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase