Description:
Responsibilities and practice:A Worlds Largest Law Firm invites exceptional real estate transactional lawyers—professionals who instinctively combine technical mastery with commercial intuition—to elevate their careers within our Chambers “Band 1,” nationally top-ranked and globally acclaimed Hospitality & Leisure practice. Be inspired by the opportunity to work on high-profile hospitality projects in some of the world's most dynamic cities and sought-after destinations and join the firm our clients routinely describe as “the gold standard in the industry” and “better than every other hotel team in the market.”
From day one, you will collaborate with an elite cohort of hospitality lawyers who advise marquee owners, investors, developers, operators, and financial institutions on the industry's most sophisticated hotel and mixed-use transactions. Our integrated, cross-border platform empowers you to handle every facet of a deal—whether it involves an iconic urban redevelopment, a luxury resort portfolio, or a cutting-edge mixed-use project—confident that you have at your fingertips the full resources of a global law firm
Your work will span the entire transactional life cycle. Key responsibilities will include
- Leading the drafting and negotiation of letters of intent, purchase and sale agreements, hotel management, license and franchise agreements, joint ventures, and other complex documents
- Structuring and closing hospitality financings, including the negotiation of credit facilities and related collateral packages
- Orchestrating seamless closings by taking ownership of deals and working cohesively with client and transaction contacts
- Directing due diligence reviews that anticipate and neutralize risk before it surfaces
- Mentoring and leading junior associate talent
- In short, you will be a trusted deal architect and closer, relied upon by sophisticated clients who expect nothing short of best-in-class counsel. A Worlds Largest Law Firm ' hospitality team has held Chambers USA's coveted nationwide “Band 1” ranking every year since 2007—a testament to our relentless focus on client service and our unmatched industry insight. Here, you will work side by side with partners who are recognized thought leaders, within a culture that prizes teamwork, mentorship, and the free flow of ideas. You will refine your craft on headline-making matters while enjoying the robust infrastructure, professional development resources, and cutting-edge technology that only a truly global law firm can deliver.
If you are ready to practice at the pinnacle of hospitality law, shoulder-to-shoulder with renowned practitioners who set the market standard, we welcome your application and the opportunity to explore how your talents will flourish at A Worlds Largest Law Firm.
Pursuant with states' laws, the salary range for this position will be $345,000 to $400,000, based on experience. Based on years of experience, A Worlds Largest Law Firm associates may have a title of Associate, Managing Associate, or Senior Managing Associate. A Worlds Largest Law Firm offers a competitive salary and benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401k, short-term/long-term disability, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, paid time off, paid holidays and discretionary bonuses.
Position Requirements:
Personal skills/attributes:
- Excellent academic credentials and proven analytical ability
- Outstanding oral and written communication skills
- Strong organizational and interpersonal skills
- The ability to manage competing demands with efficiency and poise
- Meticulous attention to detail
Technical skills:
- 5–7 years of legal experience in real estate/transactional work (hospitality industry experience is a plus)
- Previous large law firm experience (required)
Other Requirements:
Must be licensed to practice law and be in good standing with the State Bar of Illinois
