Transactional Attorney

Transactional Attorney HRforGrowth® is engaged as the talent acquisition partner to conduct this search on behalf of a client organization that is hiring for this role. Our Client is seeking a Transactional Attorney with a minimum of 2 years of relevant transactional legal experience to join its Corpus Christi, Texas office. The ideal candidate will have experience in business law, commercial real estate, energy law, corporate transactions, or a related practice area, with strong capabilities in contract drafting, negotiation, due diligence, transaction management, and client advisory. Job Type: Full-Time Compensation: $115,000–$155,000 annually Our Client is a highly respected full-service law firm providing sophisticated corporate, real estate, energy, and transactional legal services. The firm serves a diverse range of businesses, property developers, investors, and energy‑sector clients. The organization offers a collaborative and professionally rewarding environment where attorneys have meaningful client exposure, opportunities to handle complex transactions, and a clear path for long-term professional growth. Key Responsibilities Lead and manage transactional matters involving business, real estate, energy, and commercial law. Draft, review, structure, and negotiate sophisticated legal agreements and transaction documents. Handle purchase and sale agreements, asset purchase agreements, joint venture agreements, deeds, leases, and other commercial contracts. Conduct comprehensive legal due diligence for corporate acquisitions, mergers, real estate transactions, and related matters. Review property titles, zoning requirements, environmental considerations, and other real estate‑related issues. Advise clients regarding corporate governance, entity formation, contract compliance, and transaction structure. Identify potential legal and commercial risks and develop practical strategies for risk mitigation. Manage transactions efficiently from initial planning through execution and closing. Conduct legal research and provide clear, practical advice concerning applicable state and federal laws and regulations. Communicate directly with clients, opposing counsel, business stakeholders, and other transaction professionals. Coordinate with associates, paralegals, and other members of the legal team. Maintain accurate transaction documentation and ensure deadlines and closing requirements are met. Support clients in resolving contractual, regulatory, and other commercial issues arising from transactions. Required Qualifications Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school. Active admission and good standing with the State Bar of Texas. Minimum of 2 years of professional transactional legal experience. Experience in real estate law, business/corporate law, energy law, or a closely related practice area. Strong contract drafting, review, and negotiation skills. Excellent legal research and analytical abilities. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Ability to independently manage multiple matters and competing deadlines. Strong attention to detail and sound professional judgment. Ability to work effectively in a fast‑paced, client‑focused legal environment. Preferred Qualifications Experience handling sophisticated commercial real estate transactions. Experience with oil, gas, energy, or mineral‑related transactions. Experience with mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures, and corporate restructuring. Experience with title, zoning, environmental, or other real estate due diligence. Texas Board of Legal Specialization certification, or active progress toward certification, in an applicable area such as: Commercial Real Estate Law Residential Real Estate Law Farm and Ranch Real Estate Law Construction Law Property Owners Association Law Oil, Gas and Mineral Law Existing portable book of business is a plus but not required. This is a full-time, on-site lateral position in Corpus Christi, Texas. The attorney will work directly with clients and the firm's legal team and will be expected to manage matters with a high degree of independence and professionalism. Compensation & Career Growth Base salary of $115,000–$155,000 annually, depending on qualifications, experience, and overall fit. Additional benefits and compensation details will be discussed during the interview process. Opportunity to work on sophisticated corporate, real estate, energy, and commercial transactions. Meaningful client exposure and responsibility for complex matters. Long-term professional development and career advancement opportunities. Why Join? This position provides an opportunity to build a long-term legal career with a respected full-service law firm. The successful attorney will have the opportunity to work directly with clients, manage sophisticated transactions, develop practical business-oriented legal solutions, and collaborate with experienced legal professionals across corporate, real estate, energy, and commercial practice areas. About HRforGrowth HRforGrowth is a full-service HR and talent partner built to support companies that are scaling, transforming, or navigating change. HRFG is globally recognized for delivering quality, speed, and cost-effective talent solutions across every level of the workforce. Through its global talent acquisition practice, HRforGrowth applies world class rigor and precision to identifying exceptional professional and executive talent on behalf of its clients — from temporary staffing to permanent hourly workers through to placing C‑suite executives. HRforGrowth is presenting this opportunity in its capacity as the retained search partner and does not serve as the employer of record for this position. Equal Employment Opportunity In its recruiting and search practices, HRforGrowth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, or gender identity, and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals. HRforGrowth evaluates and presents candidates to its clients without regard to any protected characteristic. HRforGrowth endeavors to advise the hiring organization to comply with all applicable federal, state, and local equal employment opportunity laws — including those enforced by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) — in its hiring decisions, terms of employment, and workplace practices. #J-18808-Ljbffr