Real Estate Associate | Wilmington, DE

StevenDouglas; Wilmington (DE); Hybrid; USD 195,000 - 215,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid maternity leave

Job summary

A leading AmLaw 200 firm is seeking a Real Estate Associate to join its Wilmington, Delaware office. This full-time role offers a hybrid work model and emphasizes mentorship within a collegial atmosphere. Candidates should have relevant real estate experience and a JD from an accredited law school. The position includes comprehensive benefits like medical insurance, 401(k), and opportunities for career growth.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of relevant real estate experience (lending, financing, acquisitions, and land use).
• Admission to the Delaware Bar required (or ability to waive in).

Responsibilities

• Draft and negotiate contracts, leases, easements, and loan documents.
• Handle transactions involving lending, financing, acquisitions, and dispositions.
• Assist with development projects, including preparing applications for land use approvals.

Skills

Excellent drafting, writing, and communication skills

Ability to conduct real estate closings

Strong academic credentials

Education

JD from an accredited law school

Job description

Base pay range

$195,000.00/yr - $215,000.00/yr

A leading AmLaw 200 firm with a national presence is seeking a Real Estate Associate to join its Wilmington, Delaware office. This is an excellent opportunity to become part of a collaborative real estate and land use team with a strong regional and national footprint.

The Wilmington office offers high visibility, direct partner access, and a collegial culture that emphasizes mentorship, professional growth, and long‑term development. Attorneys in this group gain hands‑on experience across a broad range of sophisticated real estate and land use matters, with the support of a team that values collaboration, balance, and client service.

Key Responsibilities

• Drafting and negotiating contracts, leases, easements, and loan documents
• Handling transactions involving lending, financing, acquisitions, and dispositions
• Conducting real estate closings and reviewing title and survey materials
• Assisting with development projects, including preparing and presenting applications for land use approvals
• Attending administrative hearings and advising clients on compliance issues
• Supporting real estate‑related litigation such as tax assessment appeals and condemnation matters

Requirements

• JD from an accredited law school with strong academic credentials
• 2–4 years of relevant real estate experience (lending, financing, acquisitions, and land use)
• Admission to the Delaware Bar required (or ability to waive in)
• Excellent drafting, writing, and communication skills
• Interest in growing within the Delaware market and contributing to the firm’s long‑term real estate practice

What’s Offered

• Manageable workload with a 1,750‑hour billable hour annual target, (additional 150 hours dedicated to business development and pro bono)
• Hybrid work model, requiring only eight days per month in the office
• Comprehensive mentorship and training with clear opportunities for advancement
• Collegial, people‑first culture that encourages cross‑office collaboration and community involvement
• Potential for long‑term career growth and partnership consideration

If you’re a Delaware‑admitted attorney looking to advance your real estate career within a supportive and nationally recognized firm, we encourage you to apply or reach out for a confidential conversation.

Seniority level

Associate

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Legal

Industries

Legal Services and Law Practice

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid maternity leave