Attorney, Commercial & Real Estate (1+ Years)

Job Description

Job Description

Attorney, Commercial & Real Estate (1+ Years)

Louisville, KY | Full-Time | Hybrid (2 days in office)

An in-house start for an early-career attorney. You'll handle vendor contracts and real estate leases at a national financial services firm, then cross-train into securities and regulatory work as you grow, on a two-day-a-week office schedule.

Protem Legal has partnered with a national financial services firm to hire an Attorney for its in-house legal department.

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

• In-house role open to attorneys with as little as one year of experience
• Clear path to cross-train into securities, regulatory and disclosure work
• Hybrid: two days a week in the office
• Compensation and bonus tied to experience and performance

About the Role

You'll give practical legal counsel and transactional support to business leaders, mainly on vendor contracting, real estate and related commercial matters. You'll handle routine and defined assignments independently, with review scaled to each matter's risk, and take on broader work as your knowledge grows.

What You'll Do

• Negotiate, draft and review vendor agreements and other commercial contracts
• Advise internal partners on contract terms and legal risk
• Support real estate leases and related matters
• Research legal questions and turn findings into concise guidance
• Work on projects involving new regulations, products and process changes
• Assist with securities, regulatory, disclosure and operational matters

What We're Looking For

• J.D. from an accredited law school, with strong academic achievement (e.g., top 25%, law review or honors) preferred
• At least one year of experience in a law firm, in-house department or regulatory organization
• Active admission in good standing to at least one U.S. state bar
• Strong research, drafting, contract review and negotiation skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office; responsible use of approved AI tools

Helpful Experience

• Commercial contracts, corporate or transactional experience
• Real estate leases
• Investment advisory, broker-dealer or securities regulation

Work Environment

Hybrid, with two days a week in the Louisville office plus in-person time as business needs require. Occasional travel to another office may be needed.

Compensation

Pay will be discussed during the interview process and is based on qualifications and experience.

How to Apply

If you want to build an in-house career at a financial services firm, apply confidentially through Protem Legal. We'll contact you before anything is shared with the company.