Commercial Real Estate Associate: Transactions & Growth

Protouch Staffing; New Castle (DE); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package

Comprehensive benefits

Professional development and mentoring

Job summary

Protouch Staffing seeks an Associate Attorney with 3–5 years of legal experience to join a growing commercial real estate transactional practice in Delaware. Prior CRE experience not required, but regional ties are a plus. Attorneys must be willing to take the Delaware bar after joining the firm.

The role involves assisting with acquisitions, leasing, financing, drafting contracts, and supporting lending transactions, with emphasis on due diligence and title work.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of legal experience in transactional practice.
• Commercial real estate experience preferred but not mandatory.
• Strong legal research, writing, drafting, and negotiation skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines.
• Collaborative, team-oriented mindset.
• Willingness to take the Delaware bar examination if not currently admitted.

Responsibilities

• Assist with commercial real estate acquisitions, sales, leasing, and financing transactions.
• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts, transactional documents, and other legal agreements.
• Support commercial lending transactions and related legal matters.
• Conduct legal research, property due diligence, and title-related research.
• Assist with title insurance, business entity formation, and preparation of legal opinions.
• Communicate with clients, opposing counsel, business associates, and public officials.
• Collaborate with attorneys and paralegals to manage transactions and ensure timely completion of assignments.
• Analyze legal issues, develop practical solutions, and maintain accuracy in all legal documentation.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Contract drafting

Negotiation

Communication

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Delaware bar readiness

Job description

Protouch Staffing seeks an Associate Attorney with 3–5 years of legal experience to join a growing commercial real estate transactional practice in Delaware. Prior CRE experience not required, but regional ties are a plus. Attorneys must be willing to take the Delaware bar after joining the firm.

The role involves assisting with acquisitions, leasing, financing, drafting contracts, and supporting lending transactions, with emphasis on due diligence and title work.