Real Estate Finance Associate - Chicago
Company websitegtlaw.com (Greenberg Traurig, opens in new tab)
Base salary $235K to $320K
Employer-published annual base salary, USD. Advertised base range in Chicago, IL
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- LocationChicago, IL
- WorkplaceHybrid
- Status at last checkSource accepting applications when checked
- Last checked (1 h ago) · observed since
About this job
Greenberg Traurig (GT), a global law firm, has an exciting full-time employment opportunity for Real Estate Lending Associates in the Chicago office. We offer competitive compensation and an excellent benefits package. GT is consistently among the top firms on the Am Law Global 100; the Associate will have the opportunity to work with clients, large and small, from variety of industries across the country.
Qualified candidates should have 4-6 years of experience representing financial institutions specializing in real estate and asset-based lending, specifically loan origination. Experience representing developers in connection with the purchase, sale and financing of real estate and other forms of collateral a plus. Must be a member of the IL State Bar (or able to waive in).
We are seeking candidates with excellent academic credentials, strong communication and client service skills, as well as the ability to multi-task and manage their time to meet deadlines and complete projects.
To apply, submit your resume, cover letter and law school transcript (unofficial transcript is acceptable).
Submissions from search firms will only be accepted through our web portal for third-party submissions; for access, contact Julie Yedinak.
The expected pay range for this position is:
$235,000 - $320,000 per year
Actual pay will be adjusted based on experience, location, and other job-related factors permitted by law. Full time employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus, health insurance with an optional HSA, short term disability, long term disability, dental insurance, vision care, life insurance, Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, 401K, vacation, sick time, and an employee assistance program. Additional voluntary programs include: voluntary accident insurance, voluntary life, voluntary disability, voluntary critical illness and cancer insurance and pet insurance. Commuter and Transit programs may also be available in certain markets.
GT is an EEO employer with an inclusive workplace committed to merit-based consideration and review without regard to an individual’s race, sex, or other protected characteristics and to the principles of non-discrimination on any protected basis.
Source: Greenberg Traurig on Workday · View original posting (opens in new tab)
Pay in context
This role's base floor ($235,000) is above 99% of the 223 Finance & Accounting roles in Illinois listed on this site. Their median floor is $125,000; the middle half runs from $110,000 to $150,900.
Only jobs on this site count, and each one publishes a base salary of $100,000 or more, so this compares six-figure jobs with each other, not with the whole market. Computed Nov 8, 2026.
This listingReal Estate Finance Associate - Chicago$235K to $320K
Financial Services Regulatory & Compliance Associate (Junior) - Multiple Offices$235K to $310K
L&E Counseling Associate (3-6 years) - LA$235K to $390K
Corporate Associate - Los Angeles$235K to $390K
Private Wealth Services Associate – NY$235K to $420K
Corporate Finance - Associate (Mid-Level) - Boston$235K to $390K
Chart as a table
| Role | Published base |
|---|---|
| Real Estate Finance Associate - Chicago (this listing) | $235K - $320K |
| Financial Services Regulatory & Compliance Associate (Junior) - Multiple Offices | $235K - $310K |
| L&E Counseling Associate (3-6 years) - LA | $235K - $390K |
| Corporate Associate - Los Angeles | $235K - $390K |
| Private Wealth Services Associate – NY | $235K - $420K |
| Technology Transactions & Licensing Associate (Mid - Senior Level) - San Diego, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Silicon Valley, Portland, New York & Chicago | $235K - $365K |
| Corporate Finance - Associate (Mid-Level) - Boston | $235K - $390K |
Observed changes
- First observed on the employer's board
- Began meeting the published-salary criteria
- Observed since
- Employer-stated posting date
- 2026-03-04
Where this pay comes from
Location as the employer wrote it: Chicago
$235,000 - $320,000 per year
- Method
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- Checked
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What we verified
- The pay figures come from the employer's own listing, quoted exactly above.
- The pay is an annual base salary in US dollars with a minimum of at least $100,000.
- The role was publicly listed on the employer's job board when last checked.
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