Real Estate Associate

Nixon Peabody, LLP | Chicago, IL, United States

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Posted Date 3/29/2026
Description

Description:

At Nixon Peabody, we are committed to attracting talented individuals from a wide range of experiences and cultures, including individuals from a wide range of racial, ethnic, social, economic, religious, genders, and personal backgrounds. Therefore, we encourage talented individuals of all backgrounds and experiences to apply.

Nixon Peabody's extensive experience in the practice of real estate law allows us to collaborate effectively with a diverse clientele. We work with developers, lenders, investors, and other industry participants who are preserving, investing, and developing in our communities nationwide.

In accordance with applicable Federal and State laws, the anticipated annual salary range for this position is as follows.

Chicago, IL: $250,000 to $350,000

In addition to a standard benefits package, this role may be eligible for additional contingent compensation based on an array of factors, including but not limited to: work performance, geographic location, work experience, education, and qualifications. Because such contingent compensation is not yet calculable or may be zero ($0) in some circumstances, the above-listed salary range is Nixon Peabody's good faith estimate of the annual salary it reasonably expects to pay for the position at the time of this posting.

Job Requirements:
Our Real Estate Group is seeking to hire a mid-level associate to join our team in Chicago.

The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of real estate transactional experience, including experience in the negotiation of commercial leases, purchase and sale agreements, real estate finance, and title and survey review. Retail leasing experience is a plus. Qualified candidates will have strong academic credentials, superb judgment and communication skills, and a commitment to providing excellent client services.

A career at Nixon Peabody is the opportunity to do work that matters. It's a chance to use your knowledge to shape what's ahead, to innovate, to learn at a firm that taps into the power of collaboration and collective thinking.
Salary250,000.00 - 350,000.00 Annual
Title
Associate / Attorney / Lawyer

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