Real Estate Associate | Wilmington, DE

Base pay range

$/yr - $/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.

• 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

• 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

• 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.

Associate

Full‑time

Legal

Legal Services and Law Practice

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