# Commercial Real Estate Associate

- **Company:** Scout Partners
- **Location:** Chicago, IL, US
- **Employment type:** 0
- **Job ID:** 291
- **Posted:** 2026-09-16T09:21:05+00:00
- **Apply:** https://scout-partners.com/job/commercial-real-estate-associate/

## Description

## Commercial Real Estate Associate


**Location:** Chicago, Illinois
**Salary Range:** $215,000-$255,000


Scout Partners is conducting a confidential search for a Commercial Real Estate Associate to join the highly successful real estate practice of a prominent Chicago law firm.


This position offers the opportunity to work on a variety of sophisticated transactions with meaningful autonomy and direct client contact. The successful candidate will become a contributing and influential member of the firm’s real estate group.



### Responsibilities





- Represent clients in sophisticated commercial real estate transactions.

- Draft, review, and negotiate transaction documents.

- Work directly with CEOs, business owners, investors, developers, and other decision-makers.

- Manage assigned matters with an appropriate level of independence.

- Collaborate with partners and other members of the real estate practice.

- Participate in client development and practice group initiatives.



### Qualifications





- At least three years of commercial real estate experience.

- Strong transactional drafting and negotiation skills.

- Excellent interpersonal, analytical, writing, and organizational abilities.

- Solid academic credentials.

- Interest in business development and contributing to practice group growth.

- Admission to and good standing with the Illinois bar.

- Experience with commercial real estate financing transactions is a significant plus.


The firm’s real estate attorneys work on sophisticated, high-value matters while benefiting from a collaborative culture, direct access to clients, and meaningful opportunities for professional growth.



### Compensation and Benefits


The anticipated salary range is **$215,000-$255,000**, depending on experience and qualifications. The firm offers medical, dental, and vision insurance; a 401(k) plan; pre-tax transportation benefits; firm-sponsored short- and long-term disability coverage; paid maternity, paternity, and parental leave; discretionary bonus opportunities; and additional benefits and employee perks.


Our client is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants without regard to legally protected characteristics.