Transactional Attorney

Protouch Staffing; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Bar dues paid

CLE

Malpractice insurance

Career mentorship

Job summary

Protouch Staffing seeks an Associate Attorney in Knoxville, TN for its growing transactional practice. The attorney will handle commercial real estate, banking/finance, title, and corporate transactions with direct client interaction throughout the lifecycle.

The role requires J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school and Tennessee Bar admission (or within 6 months). Excellent drafting, research, and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• J.D. from ABA-accredited law school and bar admission in Tennessee or ability to obtain within 6 months.
• Experience in commercial real estate, banking/finance, title, or corporate transactions is preferred.
• Strong research, drafting, and client-service abilities required.
• Ability to manage multiple transactions and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Draft and review loan documents, purchase agreements, leases, and corporate agreements.
• Assist with commercial real estate acquisitions, financing, leasing, and development.
• Review title commitments, surveys, liens, and due diligence materials.
• Coordinate closings and post-closing matters.

Skills

Legal research

Drafting

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Client communication

Education

J.D. from ABA-accredited law school

Tools

SoftPro

Job description

Summary

A growing law firm is seeking an Associate Attorney to join its transactional practice. The attorney will work on commercial real estate, banking/finance, title, and corporate transactions, with direct client interaction and responsibility throughout the transaction lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Draft and review loan documents, purchase agreements, leases, easements, and corporate agreements.
• Assist with commercial real estate acquisitions, sales, financing, leasing, and development.
• Review title commitments, surveys, liens, and due diligence materials.
• Assist with title issues, title objections, and closing requirements.
• Handle entity formations, operating agreements, governance documents, and business contracts.
• Support mergers, acquisitions, reorganizations, and other corporate transactions.
• Conduct legal research and due diligence.
• Coordinate closings and post-closing matters.
• Communicate with clients, lenders, developers, title companies, and other professionals.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Tennessee Bar admission or ability to obtain admission within 6 months.
• 1-3 years of experience in commercial real estate, banking, finance, title, or corporate transactions preferred.
• Strong legal research, drafting, analytical, and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication and client-service abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple transactions and deadlines.
• Knowledge of Tennessee real estate/business law is a plus.
• SoftPro experience is a plus.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and bonus opportunities.
• Health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
• 401(k), PTO, and paid holidays.
• Firm-paid bar dues, CLE, and malpractice insurance.
• Mentorship and opportunities for long-term career growth.