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Hospitality & Leisure Senior Associate

Qualified Professional and Technical
Chicago, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 11/20/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/19/2026
Hospitality & Leisure Associate Attorney Responsibilities and practiceOur client invites exceptional real estate transactional lawyers—professionals who instinctively combine technical mastery with commercial intuition— 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. 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 documentsStructuring and closing hospitality financings, including the negotiation of credit facilities and related collateral packagesOrchestrating seamless closings by taking ownership of deals and working cohesively with client and transaction contactsDirecting due diligence reviews that anticipate and neutralize risk before it surfacesMentoring and leading junior associate talentPursuant with states’ laws, the salary range for this position will be $345,000 to $400,000, based on experience. Based on years of experience, Our client’s associates may have a title of Associate, Managing Associate, or Senior Managing Associate. They offer 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 requirementsPersonal skills/attributesExcellent academic credentials and proven analytical abilityOutstanding oral and written communication skillsStrong organizational and interpersonal skillsThe ability to manage competing demands with efficiency and poiseMeticulous attention to detailTechnical skills5–7 years of legal experience in real estate/transactional work (hospitality industry experience is a plus)Previous large law firm experience (required)Other requirementsMust be licensed to practice law and be in good standing with the State Bar of IllinoisThis is a Direct Hire Opportunity. Qualified Professional and our clients are EEOC compliant. INDQT

Salary : $345,000 - $400,000

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