Real Estate Associate

Summary As a Real Estate Associate at Masuda Funai, you will handle real estate transactions for industrial, commercial, and multi-family use real estate. Transactions primarily involve the purchase/sale of property, new construction, and lease negotiations (primarily tenant representation). Essential Functions Represent clients in the acquisition and disposition of real estate; site selection and acquisition due diligence; title and survey examination; addressing zoning, land use and land entitlement issues; negotiating economic development incentives; property development and new construction; real estate financing, among other responsibilities. Respond to clients in a timely, forthright, and professional manner Manage and complete assigned tasks in a timely manner, and keep supervising attorneys and clients up to date on the status of assigned matters Coordinate and collaborate with attorneys, legal assistants, and assigned staff, as well as provide reasonable support to colleagues Maintain knowledge of legal developments in all states where admitted, including the timely completion of CLE as required by state licensing boards Regularly attend practice group and firm meetings Devote time to business development activities, either on a collaborative basis with Firm Principals, and/or on an individual basis. Required Qualifications Active license to practice law in Illinois 3-4 years of commercial real estate experience at a law firm Juris Doctor from an accredited law school Excellent verbal and written communication skills Strong research, analytical and problem-solving skills Strong organizational skills and attention to detail Excellent time management skills with proven ability to meet deadlinesPreferred Qualifications Licensed in the State of Michigan, in addition to IllinoisBenefits Associate Mentoring Program Hybrid, flexible schedule Unlimited PTO and generous firm holidays Premium medical, dental, and vision plans Flexible spending accounts for medical, dependent care, and commuter benefits Complimentary membership to onsite fitness center Generous 401(k) profit sharing plan and personal financial advisor Optional Voluntary Life, Accident, Critical Illness, Short-term Disability, and Pet InsuranceCompensation The salary range for this position is based upon various factors including the individual?s experience, skills, and qualifications. An estimate of the salary range for individuals working a hybrid schedule in our Chicago office is $145,000- $155,000. About Us Masuda Funai provides legal services to international companies with critical business needs in the United States. We advise multi-national companies in the establishment and growth of their operations and facilities in the U.S., frequently serving as their U.S. general legal counsel. Our international experience, cultural insight and the multilingual capability of our attorneys and staff make us uniquely qualified to represent companies of all sizes in all phases of the business life cycle. Our experience ranges from complex M&A and financing transactions, to tax analysis and real estate deals, to joint ventures and other development arrangements, to general day-to-day operations counsel. In everything we do, we focus on providing timely and highly customized services that fit our clients? needs. Masuda Funai is an equal opportunity employer committed to promoting a diverse workplace.

Qualification

Juris Doctor (JD)

Practice Areas & Specialty

Construction, Leasing, P&S, Real Estate, Zoning