Real Estate Associate

Gould & Ratner LLP

Mid-level Real Estate Associate at Gould & Ratner, LLP, focusing on leasing, acquisitions, and dispositions. Collaborative environment with significant client interaction and business development opportunities.

Posted 6/24/2026full-timeChicago • Illinois • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Gould & Ratner, LLP, is seeking a mid-level associate to join its Real Estate Practice.
The ideal candidate will have experience with leasing, lending, acquisitions, and dispositions.
Experience with joint venture formation and construction matters is also beneficial, but not a requirement.
Candidates can look forward to working in a collaborative environment with partners and other associates.
The position will also offer substantial client interaction and business development experience.
This is an excellent opportunity for an energetic attorney who is interested in developing the breadth and depth of their practice.

Requirements

What you’ll need

3 - 7 years of experience in working on commercial real estate matters, specifically purchase and sales, financing (both borrower and lender side) and lease is preferred.
Strong drafting, writing, analytical, interpersonal and communication skills.
Willingness to work on multiple transactions simultaneously and an interest in developing skills in new areas
The ideal candidate has the ability to work as part of a team while also having the confidence and demeanor to assume individual responsibility when appropriate for matters involving direct client interaction.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive benefit package and competitive salary - more info can be found here **https://www.gouldratner.com/uploaded_images/GR-salary%20scale-benefits-page-2-01-21-25.pdf**
Emphasis on professional & business development.
Low turnover, collegial and collaborative environment.
Healthcare (medical, vision, dental), life and long-term disability insurance.
Competitive compensation, benefits package including 401k and profit sharing.
Paid primary and secondary caregiver leave.
Generous vacation, personal, & sick time allowance.
Pre-tax commuter benefits and wellness programs (e.g., in-office gym and massages; 24/7 tele-medicine).
Hybrid in-office/remote role. Gould & Ratner’s current in-office policy requires attorneys to be in the office 10 days a month.

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Hard Skills & Tools

leasinglendingacquisitionsdispositionsjoint venture formationconstruction matterscommercial real estatedraftingwritinganalytical skills

Soft Skills

interpersonal skillscommunication skillscollaborativebusiness developmentteamworkindividual responsibilityconfidencedemeanorability to multitaskinterest in skill development