11 May 2026
Compensation
$260,000 – $420,000
Key requirements
3-7 years of experience at a top tier firm Focusing on substantive commercial real estate debt financing transactions Experience with mortgage and mezzanine financings Experience with preferred equity investments
TrendsThe role
Kirkland & Ellis is seeking a Real Estate (Finance) Associate with 3-7 years of experience for its Chicago office. This role focuses on complex commercial real estate debt financing transactions within the firm's Real Estate practice group.
What we're looking for
3-7 years of experience at a top tier firm
Focusing on substantive commercial real estate debt financing transactions
Experience with mortgage and mezzanine financings
Experience with preferred equity investments
Experience with permanent and bridge loan originations
Experience with construction loans
Experience with loan participations, syndications (including loan sales)
Experience with other co-lender and intercreditor arrangements
Experience with workouts and restructurings
Benefits
Competitive salary structure
Robust offering of benefits to all of its attorneys
Hiring contacts
U
Lateral Recruiting Department
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Real Estate (Finance) Associate
Kirkland & Ellis · Chicago · $260,000 – $420,000
Chicago · $260,000 – $420,000