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Real Estate (Data Centers) Associate Attorney (4+ yrs) – Top International Law Firm

Full Time · In Office · Chicago, Illinois (USA)

$225,000–$390,000 · Posted Sep 4, 2026

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About the Position:

Our client, an international law firm, is seeking an attorney to focus on real estate data center transactions in its Chicago office. This collaborative and nationally ranked practice group handles a broad range of sophisticated deal work for real estate clients, offering full-service support across their matters.

Highlights:

  • · Chambers-ranked practice group
  • · A commitment to professional development, offering mentoring and leadership programs
  • · Learn from leaders in the real estate industry and develop a well-rounded practice

Responsibilities:

  • · Counsel a mix of domestic and international investors, owners, developers, operators, and lenders on data center, digital infrastructure, and other real estate deals
  • · Prepare and negotiate transaction documents, including purchase agreements, joint ventures, leases, development agreements, and financing paperwork
  • · Guide leasing, acquisition, disposition, and development matters for data centers and other commercial assets
  • · Help manage transactions that span multiple countries and collaborate with local counsel

Required Qualifications:

  • · 3+ years of experience handling real estate transactional matters, including international transactions
  • · Experience representing both borrowers and lenders across financing transactions involving a range of asset types, ideally including data centers or other digital infrastructure deals
  • · Strong academic background

Location:

Chicago, IL (Hybrid)

Compensation:

The anticipated base salary range for this position is $225,000 - $390,000.

About Us:

McCormack Schreiber Legal Search is Chicago’s leading legal search firm. We leverage more than 30 years of experience in the Chicago legal market to assist attorneys seeking new opportunities and employers searching for top legal talent.

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